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Oakville Beaver, 15 Apr 2016, p. 19

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Future rests with the potential in young people: Mohamed continued from p.13 "That is the largest youth population in the history of our times. We cannot, we should not, allow that to pass." She said young people around the world are doing amazing things that impact the lives of so many. Look at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, for example, or Pakistani activist for girls education Malala Yousafzai, noted Mohamed. "That is potential that would've gone untapped if somebody hadn't said, `Let's invest in Malala. Let's give her an education,'" she said. "That is the potential that sits in this room. Every single one of you has the potential to do something extraordinary." She encouraged the older students to think about applying to represent Canada at future G(irls)20 Summits. Describing how many past delegates continue to drive change in their respective countries, she said she sees each students' potential of becoming the next Prime Minister, the next lawyer, the next doctor or even the next social entrepreneur. "As you start to carve out your life and you figure out where you want to be, I would look at all the different role models that you have," she advised. "Who are the people that inspire you? Celebrate them and get in touch with them." Mohamed also described how her job is truly rewarding, allowing her travel to places she never expected to visit and working with individuals who are inspiring. "I've never worked so hard, but I've never been so happy," she said. Mohamed's presentation was followed by a five-minute brainstorming session where students were asked to write down three things they need to be successful, either personally or professionally. Their ideas will be given to Pippa McDougall, who will be representing Canada and voicing their thoughts at the seventh annual G(irls)20 Summit in Beijing, China in August. For more information about G(irks)20, visit www.girls20.org. 19 | Friday, April 15, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com CONCRETE only AIRE ONE MADNEss sAlE! HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR $ * ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) 3990 Or * $ Call for details 59 /mth OAC* FURNACE diAgNostiC spECiAl AR REGUL $ $99.00 www. . HEATING & COOLING .com 49 PACKAGE INCLUDES: · 95.5 % High Efficiency Gas Furnace · High Efficiency Central Air R410A Refrigerant ·10 Year Factory Warranty · Limited Time Offer 95.5% EFF. receive up to iN i.e.S.o. & GAS coMpANY reBAteS* $1500 · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando FREE ESTIMATES liMitEd tiME oNlY! Must Present Coupon. Cannot be Combined with other offers. Over 120,000 satisfied custOmers 9 Locations to serve you better 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 oaKviLLe (905) 849-4998 www.concretetrimmings.com www Since 1988 antique hardwood flooring 290 Speers road, oakville 905-825-8551 www.antiquehardwoodflooring.ca follow uS to See the lateSt trendS

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