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of solidarity and peace amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [ [link removed] ]Tetiana
Pankiv, who sought safety in Ireland from the conflict, wanted to
contribute something positive to the community and her country. Today,
sunflowers are springing up across the country through [ [link removed] ]Sow Now.

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campaigners who fought for [ [link removed] ]global access to free drugs for HIV and AIDS
in the 2000s — and won! Check out this podcast from "100 campaigns that
changed the world."

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📣 Thousands of you have joined GenerAction to call on global leaders to
tackle climate change, COVID, and conflict. Right now, our activists are
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and clear! Join the action from wherever you are by following us on
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projections, and more over the next few days!

📚 Women with superpowers, group identity and polarisation, and a turbulent
roadtrip with a twist... check out the [ [link removed] ]Gates 5 summer reads list for
your holiday reading.

💡 [ [link removed] ]How to work for change and avoid burnout: activist and author Karen
Walrond shares what she's learned about how people define 'activism' and
how it can bring us joy.

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People Changing the World

[1]Zigwai campaigning for global Covid-19 vaccine access

Zigwai (right) campaigning for global Covid-19 vaccine access

Who are you and how did you become involved in activism?

My name is Zigwai Tagwai and I live in Abuja, Nigeria. I am 30 years old
and I have been a ONE Activist for about two years. I work in the
development space on youth engagement, political participation, good
governance and civic education.

In Nigeria, graduates are required to take part in the National Youth
Service Corps program for one year. It was during my service year in 2013,
that my interest in community development grew. I was sent to a community
in Benue state, located in north-central Nigeria, where I experienced what
it was like to not have access to basic social amenities such as portable
drinking water, a well-equipped health care center, schools with quality
teachers, and came across challenges of drug abuse and child pregnancy.

As part of the Community Development Groups, I supported drug free school
clubs and set up a counselling team to serve as a safe space for young
people struggling with drug abuse and worked with the community on
environmental problems like erosion, which had led to people losing their
homes and farmlands.

There were so many challenges to be addressed and I did the best I could
to help out, but I needed a bigger platform, the right instruments and
better resources to help drive lasting change.

Can you tell us about the work you do now?

There's a high level of voter apathy, lack of accountability and
transparency by the elected officials, and a gap in political education of
citizens in Nigeria, which drives the work I do.

I believe that there is a need for Nigerians to understand the power that
they wield, as well as the responsibilities they have in ensuring that
there is good governance, active democracy and sustainable development in
Nigeria.

I've worked on several public advocacy projects with organisations like
[ [link removed] ]Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) focused on educating
Nigerians on their civic rights, the functions of the instruments of the
state, and how they can effectively engage their elected representatives
within their communities. I'm also actively involved in initiatives that
aim to ensure free and credible elections in Nigeria like
[ [link removed] ]Accountability Lab Nigeria and the [ [link removed] ]Young African Leaders Initiative
(YALI).

What motivates you in and outside of your work?

An end to extreme poverty and preventable disease means a life of dignity,
self-respect and confidence as well as growth and stability. Everyone
wants a better life and a system that works effectively.

The only way that can become a reality is if we all become intentional
about ensuring that the infrastructures and policies needed are put in
place. My desire for a better life for myself, my family, my community
spurs me to keep at it, do more and speak out.

Outside of work, I listen to music and dance a lot (which I know how to do
very well), watch movies, travel and spend time with friends and family. I
recently saw OMG: The Musical, which is a Nigerian stage play about three
great heroines fighting against patriarchy in Nigeria.

📺 Watch this video of Zigwai who [ [link removed] ]has a message for anyone thinking
about getting involved in social change!



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