Biography and speech of Sharon Armstrong and Emma O'Kane

Sharon Armstrong is a seventeen year old student at Royal School Dungannon.
Her interests include history, politics and debating. Sharon recently participated in the JEDI youth consultation process around the 'Shared Future' document. She is keen to ensure the feedback gathered through this process is heard and acknowledged within the local political arena and that the voice of young people is not just swept under the carpet.

Emma O'Kane is a seventeen year old student at St. Patrick's School Maghera where she studies English, Religion and History. Emma recently spent time at the International School for Training in Vermont as part of a cross-community project organised by the Spirit of Enniskillen and will be attending the International Summit for Future World leaders in Washington DC in the near future. She is keen to ensure the value of this type of work is recognised and that the local political arena understands the contribution young people can make to local decision-making.