If you were thinking of places to kickstart global change, then the Scottish city (I must say its city status surprised me!) of Stirling probably isn't one of the first names you'd think of. But here I am, four days into the 3rd World Youth Congress, feeling a real motivation from Peace Child and the Scottish Executive to execute some change.

The hi-tech professionalism of the plenaries make me feel like I'm at the Oscars (well, I can dream) and I have been impressed by the overwhelming friendliness of the delegates. Walking across a Scottish loch against a backdrop of beautiful greenery (a welcome temporary antithesis to London's concrete jungle) to the greetings of individuals from all over the globe is a humbling experience.

That's not to say this WYC's not been without its problems. Originally assigned to "Clan" 36 (who will be renovating a flat in a deprived area of Glasgow), I met the clan leader of 35 last night at the Global Village. It so happened she was leading the project I had chosen to do - Falkirk on Film - and that two people who were registered for it hadn't turned up to her clan meetings. Why? Because I was one of them and had been sent to the wrong project! There are also - and this is something another delegate commented on - a huge number of stewards around, which doesn't lend well to decreasing bureaucracy.

Well, a packed lunch awaits, as do hundreds more delegates to be met. So I'll sign off. Let's see how far I get with the aim that I spoke of in a discussion group yesterday: "To expand my toolbox of networks, skills and social capital so the portfolio of projects that I can build will be greater." x