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Jan Alliah is years old and lives in Donsol, Sorsogon province, Philippines. During the first moments of school closures due to the pandemic, she set out to help other boys and girls to continue studying and not lose everything they had learned. Today we chat with her about child leadership and, specifically, her leadership as a woman. You want to go to university, what would you like to study? I want to do Social Work. I can feel and see that children and adults need someone who can help them at all times, not juJan Alliah: "Leadership goes beyond being a man or a woman"
st during emergencies. What are the challenges of being a leader? When talking about being a leader, the most common notion is that only men should be leaders. That is one of the challenges. Also, as a child leader, there is the issue of age, people think that to be a leader you need to know a lot or you must be professional in the subject. How do you overcome all these stereotypes? I try not to limit myself by what others think a child leader should be, I just show them what I can do. I also try to change their mentality, make them see that to be a leader it is not essential that you be a man and professional. Leadership goes beyond being a man or a woman. How do you encourage other girls to participate in community activities? Every time I talk to other girls I explain the importance of education, I show them how it is a springboard for their success. As a child leader, I have experience with that.
I also teach them how to become a better leader. We all need someone to help us become a better person. I want to be that person who helps others overcome their personal challenges so that they can get out of their comfort zone, so that they can be a better person and leader, so that they are encouraged to join community activities. Can you give us an example of your work in this regard? I have a friend whose parents wouldn't allow her to go out. I thought that she should do something, try to open Cell Phone Number List the minds of people in general and their parents in particular so that they realize that girls should also be able to go out and enjoy free time. So I talked to her parents and asked them to let her come with me, I explained where we are going and how the activities we do can benefit us all. Now, little by little my friend has opened up to others. Who inspires you in life? My friends and my family. My mother has always taught me to participate in community issues that affect us. She has made a huge impact on my life, she is where I look for advice. My father and I are also very close, he is always there in difficult times and has taught me a lot, since before he was a member of the community council. Who else do you admire? I am inspired by the work of Educo, the organization with which I have developed a very important part of my personality. And I am also involved with another organization that encourages young people to protect the environment.
We have launched a lot of activities such as planting trees and creating gardens. Protecting the environment is part of the right to development and survival. What would you say to other girls who feel like their opinion doesn't count? Don't hesitate to express yourself, be encouraged to join activities even if you feel like you are out of place. Don't worry about what others say. You need to get out of your comfort zone to achieve great things. What does being an influencer mean to you ? Being an influencer is being a leader, someone who gives guidance and support to others, who imparts knowledge and also who learns from others. You don't have to be in a high-ranking position to be an influencer , you can be one on a small scale, in your own way. You can even show compassion or support someone who is going through a difficult time. She is one of the girls who participate in our projects and who we are going to get to know this week on the occasion of International Women's Day, next Monday, March With courage and effort, these young women are transforming the world around them, despite all the difficulties they encounter. They do not set trends on social networks, but they are true influencers, because they generate a social impact in their community and their decisions have an impact on all women in the world. Her empowerment empowers other girls.
st during emergencies. What are the challenges of being a leader? When talking about being a leader, the most common notion is that only men should be leaders. That is one of the challenges. Also, as a child leader, there is the issue of age, people think that to be a leader you need to know a lot or you must be professional in the subject. How do you overcome all these stereotypes? I try not to limit myself by what others think a child leader should be, I just show them what I can do. I also try to change their mentality, make them see that to be a leader it is not essential that you be a man and professional. Leadership goes beyond being a man or a woman. How do you encourage other girls to participate in community activities? Every time I talk to other girls I explain the importance of education, I show them how it is a springboard for their success. As a child leader, I have experience with that.
I also teach them how to become a better leader. We all need someone to help us become a better person. I want to be that person who helps others overcome their personal challenges so that they can get out of their comfort zone, so that they can be a better person and leader, so that they are encouraged to join community activities. Can you give us an example of your work in this regard? I have a friend whose parents wouldn't allow her to go out. I thought that she should do something, try to open Cell Phone Number List the minds of people in general and their parents in particular so that they realize that girls should also be able to go out and enjoy free time. So I talked to her parents and asked them to let her come with me, I explained where we are going and how the activities we do can benefit us all. Now, little by little my friend has opened up to others. Who inspires you in life? My friends and my family. My mother has always taught me to participate in community issues that affect us. She has made a huge impact on my life, she is where I look for advice. My father and I are also very close, he is always there in difficult times and has taught me a lot, since before he was a member of the community council. Who else do you admire? I am inspired by the work of Educo, the organization with which I have developed a very important part of my personality. And I am also involved with another organization that encourages young people to protect the environment.
We have launched a lot of activities such as planting trees and creating gardens. Protecting the environment is part of the right to development and survival. What would you say to other girls who feel like their opinion doesn't count? Don't hesitate to express yourself, be encouraged to join activities even if you feel like you are out of place. Don't worry about what others say. You need to get out of your comfort zone to achieve great things. What does being an influencer mean to you ? Being an influencer is being a leader, someone who gives guidance and support to others, who imparts knowledge and also who learns from others. You don't have to be in a high-ranking position to be an influencer , you can be one on a small scale, in your own way. You can even show compassion or support someone who is going through a difficult time. She is one of the girls who participate in our projects and who we are going to get to know this week on the occasion of International Women's Day, next Monday, March With courage and effort, these young women are transforming the world around them, despite all the difficulties they encounter. They do not set trends on social networks, but they are true influencers, because they generate a social impact in their community and their decisions have an impact on all women in the world. Her empowerment empowers other girls.