Category Archives: Corozal District 2011

Marla is youth volunteer leader with 4H and Youth for the Future and will be be initiating her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at University of Belize next year. She is very passionate about the environment and has led several conservation campaigns and SRH education in her native Progreso Village. She has assisted YFF in conducting sessions for young people and is a member of the GOJoven Hummingbirds—a youth group established by the 2009 Belize Team’s LAP.

Marla aspires to become a wildlife biologist, journalist, and photographer. Her dream job is to work with National Geographic and give voice to her interest in women’s rights within environmental issues. She hopes to gain more skills as a member of GOJoven and work towards positive change in sexual and reproductive health and the environment for the youth of her community.

Osvaldo Cantun is a recent graduate ofCentroEscolarMexicoJunior College, where he graduated as valedictorian and with an Associate’s Degree in Biology. Osvaldo became passionate about sexual and reproductive health issues as a member of the GOJoven Hummingbirds—a youth group that was established in Corozal as part of the GOJoven 2009 Belize Team’s LAP. Osvaldo is also very interested in conservation was an active member of the environmental club at his school. He sees himself as a leader because he always takes the initiative to guide his peers but believes that the participation of the entire group is always the key to success.Osvaldo hopes to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Environmental Science and plans to become a teacher in the future so that he can inspire other youth.

Errol Longsworth is 27 years old and is currently the Outreach Case Officer at the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC) assigned to the Corozal District.  Although he is currently working full-time, Errol would like to continue to pursue his Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Social Work at theUniversity ofBelize. Errol has been a volunteer with UNICEF and also with Youth for the Future (YFF) as a youth leader.  He has also participated in a number of activities and trainings with Alliance Against AIDS (AAA) and a number of Denomination Youth Groups.

Errol‘s belief that every young person deserves a second chance, fuels his work with at-risk youth as a Youth Facilitator. Before Errol was employed by NDACC he was a volunteer with the organization for nine years.  He envisions his future including work in an organization focused on youths or working with UNICEF. He has a heart for volunteerism and will always give up his time to assist anyone or any organization

Nekeisha Lima is an energetic 23 year old mother of two who volunteers at the Corozal Health Center, providing neo-natal care with her mother, who is a community health worker. She also attended the Corozal Community College, and has a passion for sports, dancing and travelling. She is currently a member of the National Executive Committee of The Belize Youth Movement and her goal is to empower young people in the areas of SRH as well as promote positive youth development in her community.