Sam Pritchard rounds up the first day of OYW

Boris Johnson’s welcome speech last night was a hard act to follow…. but today we’ve heard a number of inspirational speakers; both counsellors and delegates.

Alia Latif on Prof Mohammad Yunus

I’ve definitely learnt a lot today as it has been an inspiring journey for me. Prof Muhammad Yunus’s speech was awesome, where he differentiate between charity and social business. I would most definitely want to bring that with me when I get back home.

Nikhil from India talks about the first session

The Environment and it’s protection. Nikhil from India explains how the vote was cast, but say there’s so much more work to be done and details to discuss.

Sir Bob Geldof addresses One Young World

OYW – Nicolo and Thomas

and two more – Nicolo from Italy and Thomas from Liberia on their first trip to London

One Young World – Nobukhosi and Sreenivas

Two delegates from Zimbabwe and France brave London’s freezing weather on the River Thames….

WHYS at One Young World, London

One Young World – Francesca Capuozzo

I believe that a better world is not an option but a duty which involves every single being. I work hard to accomplish this task in every aspect of life, by respecting my neighbour, by promoting differences, by supporting responsible consumption, by actively participating in the community, through politics, volunteering and youth gathering.

One Young World – Wen-Yu Weng

My name is Wen-Yu Weng, 18 years old, a third year biomedical student at Mahidol University in Thailand, and the Taiwanese delegate to One Young World. My only goal at this conference is to contribute as much as I can, while also learning from others as much as possible.

One Young World – Sam Pritchard

I’m Sam Pritchard, 22, from the United Kingdom, and am currently a London 2012 Project Manager at British Airways, as part of the ‘Leaders for Business’ graduate scheme.