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Seeking my true self, I find brotherhood at last.

Fighting for kosen-rufu, I find my voice and my calling.

Toward the student division conference on July 26–29, 2024, at the Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC), the World Tribune sat down with two youth leaders Manami Koizumi and Jiwoo Kim to hear about the impact that attending this conference had on their lives. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us today. What was

In the Soka Group, I lay the foundation for a winning life.

Why youth are engaging in the May Commemorative Contribution activity.

Tackling my doubts with daimoku, I take the stage with a light heart.

Hunting for a job and home, I find the meaning of victory.

Leading with a prayer for a youthful Maine, I double my business and my passion to match.

Casting aside ego and self-pity, I connect with my mentor’s heart and blaze a trail to victory. I’m Kenichi Hackman from Torrance, California.

From The New Human Revolution, I learn that nothing is impossible.

Chanting to see my mother’s humanity, I unlock my own.

To lead with integrity, I summon the courage to seek my mentor’s heart.

As an educator, I transformed a chaotic classroom, as a son, I learned to love my mother, and as an individual, I learned to believe in myself. I’m Lance Powell from Atlanta.

Seeking meaning at a time of crisis, I discover in jazz a fighting spirit, and follow it to its source. I’m Grady Tesch from New York.

Supported by my parents and embraced by friends in faith, I take a stand for my life and help others do the same.

Fighting for his freedom behind bars, my father prompts me to seek out indestructible happiness.

Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength.

Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. I’m Oona Friedland from Detroit.

Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.

Striving in faith, I forge a winning heart and mind.