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We The Youth Podcast Chapter 1 - Page 1: Meet Rochelle Prasad : Empowering Youth Through Education and Overcoming Barriers In this inspiring page of We The Youth, we sit down with Rochelle, a dynamic Education Rights and Youth Engagement Activist with deep cultural roots in Fiji and a life shaped by her upbringing in Canada. With her extensive background as an Author, Professor, Political Candidate, and Social Entrepreneur, Rochelle has made a profound impact on youth advocacy and education, gaining recognition from the Royal Family, United Nations, and media outlets like the BBC. Rochelle shares her passion for ensuring quality education for young people around the world, explaining why she believes education is the key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this page, Rochelle dives into: - The unmet needs in youth engagement and the crucial role that educators and community enablers play in empowering the next generation. - The challenges young people face today, particularly when navigating systems that resist change. - Her insights as a leader on how youth can effectively overcome resistance and reticence from the systems they seek to transform. - Practical advice for young people on how to be a part of the systems they want to change, and how to advocate for their own empowerment. Rochelle’s journey from founding SPARK Foundation, named Canada’s top life education program for youth, to her continued advocacy for education rights, will leave you inspired and ready to take action. Don’t miss her practical advice for young changemakers striving to overcome obstacles and drive meaningful impact in their communities. Tune in and be part of the conversation about how we can all contribute to a future where youth are empowered, educated, and ready to lead the change they wish to see. Listen now to learn how education and engagement can spark change! https://lnkd.in/dSW99Cqe #WETHEYOUTHPODCAST #YFS #REIMAGINEYOUTH