I am the founder of Working To Empower, a registered Canadian organization without Charitable status. I began the organization in 2005. In a nutshell I am the project manager and lead educator for HIV education projects. What makes the project unique is the youth-led training of local people to work within thier own communities. I try to act as a catalyst for change, empowering youth community based organizations focusing upon HIV & AIDS. WTE in addition to HIV education supports orphans to attend school (153 students) and starting income generating projects, and we support a children's home that cares for orphans living with HIV/AIDS. Although many organizations claim to support local organizations and people, WTE offers real empowerment via allowing local to lead community projects, to continue to run projects in the future, to be accountable for thier work, to submit proposals for new projects and write reports on thier progress. I am 23 years old and have been working with community based organization in seven African nations. When in Canada I speak at highschools to raise awareness.