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#1. From English Clubs to Greening Cities: How this 18-Year-Old aims to Transform Algeria through Community Development
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In our first episode, 18-year-old Algerian changemaker, Ramy Zoghbi joins AmickyCarol to share how he's transforming his community through innovative educational and environmental initiatives despite cultural resistance and limited resources.
- Founder of ReoEnglishClub, a free online platform teaching practical English skills to Algerians
- Created Green Commu, a mobile app connecting apartment dwellers with gardeners to create green spaces in urban areas
- Winner of a national SDG competition presenting a sustainable cities project
- Exchange alumni with the US Department of State through the Youth Leadership Program with Algeria
- Community leader in Google Developer Groups focused on integrating technology into environmental solutions
- Co-creator of We Power DZ, a STEM education program for young Algerians
- Currently pursuing a computer science degree to further technological solutions for community problems
- Facing and overcoming community resistance to new ideas and international exchange programs
- Motivated by seeing his community's perception of his work and becoming an example for others
"Don't wait for people in power to create change. If you want to do something to improve your community, there is no better time than now. If we don't do these things ourselves, no one else will have the courage to do it for us."
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Chapters
1. Welcome to World Changers HQ (00:00:00)
2. Ramy's Impressive Accomplishments (00:01:27)
3. English Club: Breaking Community Norms (00:02:35)
4. Green Commu: Making Algerian Cities Sustainable (00:03:53)
5. Local Context & Needs in Algeria (00:07:39)
6. Innovating Against Educational Norms (00:10:14)
7. Challenges Starting a Business (00:15:02)
8. Navigating Challenges and Finding Motivation (00:16:44)
9. Experiences Studying & Living in the US (00:18:19)
10. Advice for Young Change-Makers (00:22:45)
11. Ramy's Future Plans and Goals (00:24:24)
12. What brings you joy? (00:26:05)
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