Yosola Olorunshola
About Yosola Olorunshola
Yosola Olorunshola is a Communications Officer for Global Citizen. She studied History and French at Oxford University before completing a Masters in Creative Writing. Now based in London, in her spare time she writes fiction and runs a podcast called Diaspora Philes.
Why Yosola Olorunshola is a Global Citizen
I believe that whilst 1 billion people still live in extreme poverty, there is too much untapped potential in the world. If 59 million children remain out of school, we’ll miss out on the inventions and ideas these minds could later develop. I want to live in a world where the next Einstein or Rosalind Franklin was born in a developing country. Ending poverty would not only be the solution to so many of the challenges and conflicts we see today, it would make the world a more innovative place.
Stories
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Generation “Snowflake” is taking back control. Read more
Girls & WomenBritain Makes History by Electing Record Number of Female MPs
Another step towards gender equality and true diversity. Read more
CitizenshipUK Set for Hung Parliament as Theresa May Fails to Secure Majority
Another shockwave to the political establishment. Read more
OpinionGirls & WomenWhy People Are Saying the Manchester Attack Was an Attack on Girls & Women
Freedom is the enemy of extremism. Read more
Environment'Thou Shalt Not Frack' — Vivienne Westwood Tells Archbishop of Canterbury to Fight Fracking
'The green economy is the only chance we've got of paradise.' Read more
Citizenship7 Ways People Rushed to Help After Manchester Terror Attack
The true spirit of the city. Read more
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AdvocacyCitizenshipYes! UK Political Parties Commit to Protecting Overseas Aid
Keeping our promise to the world’s poorest. Read more
CitizenshipPeople Are Sharing Their Stories at London's New Migration Museum
"Migration is everybody's story." Read more
Girls & WomenIndian Schoolgirls Go on Hunger Strike to Fight Sexual Harassment
How everyday sexism is pushing girls to extremes. Read more