Ambassadors in Panama

Luis Miguel Canizales

I love my native country, Panama. However, I consider myself a world citizen. I am passionate about the different cultures around the world. I want to make the Panamanian youth & government more aware of the health and environmental problems we have in Panama. Additionally, I would like to help solve the socioeconomic problems that we have in Panama, and I want to lead my generation in shaping a better Panama for future generations. . There are few people in our generation that are socially aware of what is happening not just in my country but world-wide. Currently, I am  majoring in International Maritime Business and minoring in Emergency Management . I have worked with the American Red Cross I was awarded the Ethics Medal for the Class of 2010 at St. Johns Northwestern Military Academy. I have held different leadership positions in the Battalion, from Battalion S-4 Logistic & Supply Officer through Platoon Commander, and Company Executive Officer. I have developed leadership skills and was awarded "The President's Volunteer Service Award" in 2010.

Organized and facilitated the Global Dignity Day session at the Bourne School District, in which reached 1500 students. Also in the process of organizing a Global Dignity Day in the Republic of Panama. Organized a Global Dignity Session in 5 different schools in Panama, four public schools and one private school reaching more than 1500+. Also participated in the Global Dignity Session in Pittsburgh this past October. I have also founded two youth run ngos, Organizacion de Jovenes Panamenos, which I motivate youngsters from low income backgrounds to attend universities as it is one of the ways to break the poverty cycle the live in. I also co-founded the Asociacion de Jovenes Panamenos Contra la Homofobia, in which we campaign to make same sex marriage legal in the Republic of Panama.On my latest collaboration I will be working with the World Congress on Access to Post Secondary Education. I spent time in Panama during the winter talking in universities about the importance of university education for all the youth in Panama.

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