Abe Fergusson

Abraham Fergusson is living proof that the information superhighway can truly connect the world. This student of El Dorado Secondary Comprehensive has been surfing the Internet since he was 7 years old. He first became a "technophile" through his involvement with the International Education and Resource Network of Trinidad and Tobago (IEARNtnt). This non-profit group uses global communication technology to allow young people in Trinidad and Tobago to connect with more than 4,000 schools in 108 countries around the world and become "global citizens". Abe is an active member of the Port-of-Spain/Sister Cities UNESCO Youth Clug, and a member of the Trincity Community Youth Group. By realizing the fear of natural disasters and learning the importance of life, while cooperating and collaborating with the aim of empowering the children of the region to build a network for the culture of disaster prevention through International Education and Risk Management Education, his "Local Action for Global Challenge" Natural Disasters Youth Summit and Global Safety Map Project was introduced for the fruitful future of the region, utilizing Information, Communication and Technology.