I apply the same amount of dedication to being a mom as I do to my music...

I've met dedicated people from all sectors of society who are committed to giving children the tools they need for a better future. I'm always impressed by the passionate young leaders I meet. As the pace of change accelerates, so do the challenges we face. However, the chances to solve them increase too.

I never went to the gym before in my life. But, at 32, I notice that my body responds negatively to bad food, so I must make double the effort.

I believe education is the key. As an activist and a child of the developing world, I witnessed education's power to transform lives.

Writing songs has a therapeutic effect, and it either kills off love or wins the heart of the lover.

I'm not a trained dancer, but I grew up in a culture that revolves around dance.

The schools play an important role when it comes down to protecting children against violence.Violence is one of the principal reasons why children don't go to school. It's also one of the causes of the alarming school dropout rates.