What gives a young leader confidence? Is it the work we do, the achievements we collect, or the people who choose to believe in us?
As I reflect on one of the most meaningful experiences of my life- attending the Earth Charter Youth Summit at Soka University of America in California. I realised that, for me, confidence has never come from titles or recognition. It has always come from the people who trusted my journey, often before I fully trusted myself.
Kollam, Kerala, July 18, 2025 — In the coastal town of Kollam, Kerala, a powerful global movement for environmental sustainability and peace took root in 2021, sparked by the vision of a young woman devoted to protecting the planet. Meet Greshma Pious Raju, a 30-year-old Catholic peacebuilder and the founder of the Ecopeace Teen Café. The initiative is a global online platform that empowers teenagers to lead conversations and take meaningful action on ecological sustainability and peacebuilding.
