This archive report was first published on 19 September 2019.
On September 19, 2019, The Standard published an article about Arnold Gekonge, the founder of Champions for SDG, a youth network that creates awareness about Sustainable Development Goals and encourages the youth to rise up and make a difference in their communities.
Arnold's passion for technology began at a young age, and he pursued a computer science undergraduate course after graduating from high school. He notes that people often think Computer Science is all about computers, but it involves a broad range of topics, including algorithms and complexity, architecture and organisation, graphics and visual computing, human-computer interaction, information management and intelligent systems.
During his university years, Arnold was involved in various volunteer activities, focusing on educating adolescents about their reproductive health rights and raising awareness on harmful cultural practices, such as FGM. This experience motivated him to become a social entrepreneur, using technology and online platforms to effectively reach out to youth with information on Sustainable Development Goals.
Arnold's advice to students is to make the most of their time at university, using it as an opportunity to define the direction their career and life will take. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, innovation, and individual development opportunities.
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