Divinity Barkley

Divinity Barkley
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Short Description: 

While studying abroad in East Africa, Divinity was moved to take action by the large number of youth who had resorted to petty crimes rather than continuing their education. Divinity started Amagezi Gemaanyi (Knowledge is Power) Guesthouse

Winner/Finalist Info
Recipient's Age: 
24
Finalist or Winner: 
Finalist
State: 
CA
City: 
Carson
Describe what this winner does/did: 
While studying abroad in East Africa, Divinity was moved to take action by the large number of youth who had resorted to petty crimes rather than continuing their education. Divinity started Amagezi Gemaanyi (Knowledge is Power) Guesthouse as a community learning center in Lubya, providing outreach and education services to more than 800 youth living in urban poverty.
Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
2010