TEDxYouth@Victoria - Nakita Sekhon - Passion to Action
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"Passion to Action" is Nakita Sekhon's personal motto and an ideal she lives every day. In 2001 Nakita traveled to India and saw first-hand the daily plight of many children. Since that eye opening experience, Nakita has volunteered with many organizations and even started her own organization when she was 14.
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January 15, 2012 (over 12 years ago)"Passion to Action" is Nakita Sekhon's personal motto and an ideal she lives every day. In 2001 Nakita traveled to India and saw first-hand the daily plight of many children. Since that eye opening experience, Nakita has volunteered with many organizations and even started her own organization wh...
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