Elias receives the Queen's Young Leader Award

By Her Majesty, the Queen, at the end of last month, presented Mavis Elias (25 years old) with the Queen's Young Leaders Award at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. in honor of the work she is doing. to transform lives in his community.

It is the fourth and final year that the Queen's Award has celebrated the achievements of some of the most exciting young transformers of the Commonwealth.

Elias received her award for the work she has done to help disadvantaged people in her community, by founding the EM Love Foundation, whose work ranges from providing food and clothing to families low income, organizing fundraisers for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

meet the queen was an opportunity that she had never envisioned in her wildest dreams. And the Queen's Young Leaders program was able to give me such an opportunity and a lot more than what she had negotiated.

In addition, Elias said that this trip has truly changed the life and that it will be eternally grateful. She hopes that this trip will enrich her work and make a dynamic contribution to Namibia.

As a young leader of the Queen, Elias has access to mentorship and tailor-made training through the Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge. They have been designed to develop their leadership skills and ensure that they are best positioned to pave the way for the future in order to tackle the most pressing issues.

"In this rapidly changing world, it's comforting to meet so many inspiring young people. gathered here today, who have already taken the lead and improved the lives of so many people across the Commonwealth. You are the hope and optimism that the world needs and we will do all we can to support you, "said the newly appointed Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex.

here with the young leaders of the queen tonight. It's really inspiring to meet these hard-working young people, who continue to devote their time and energy to helping others live better lives. Hearing their stories and the sacrifices they have made is a real honor and I feel very privileged to celebrate with them today, "said David Beckham, OBE.

Meanwhile, to support them in their future plans, a £ 200,000 Legacy fund has been created. It will be open to all 240 of the Queen's Young Leaders and the 282 highly commended finalists for applying for grants that will help them raise their work and allow them to work together to tackle the most pressing issues facing the Queen. Commonwealth.