Three Commonwealth young people have been announced as winners of a global competition designed to inspire, empower, and reward young people taking action on oceans. The #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge launched, by The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) at COP27, saw over 131 young people from …
Precious Chindimma Ebere is the Co-Founder of Do Take Action (DO). She is also coordinator of the Commonwealth Students Association and recently represented the network at the largest meetings of young people across the commonwealth, the Commonwealth Youth Forum. After the forum, Precious shared a glimpse of her life and work with 29-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, Abdul …
Fines and incarceration are the most common punishments for crimes in most societies. Whether it is a multimillion-dollar fine or many years in prison, these types of punishment rarely address the needs of the victims and affected communities. Sana Hussein, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, explores how restorative justice works and argues that it …
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Joel Bamwise is the Co-Founder & CEO of SpinAfrica. He is also coordinator of the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs – Africa (CAYE Africa) network and recently represented the network at the largest meetings of young people across the commonwealth, the Commonwealth Youth Forum. After the forum, Joel shared a glimpse of her life and work with 21-year-old …
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University students in Nigeria have had no classes for the last six months. The closure of their university campuses is not because of COVID-19 but as a result of a dispute between the government and the university lecturers represented by The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This round of industrial action comes after a 10-month-long …
“Don’t trust everything you read on the internet”. We should heed this warning if we don’t want to fall prey to fake news and online scammers! The internet comes with a plethora of advantages. It has made it easier for us to access information at any time and from almost anywhere. Sana Hussein, a 27-year-old …
Do you ever think about securing your financial future or the long-term management of your assets? In an era where young people are working to create generational wealth Sana Hussein, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya discusses the benefits of using a trust to manage your assets and generational wealth. Photo Credits: Canva About Sana …
Time and money are two important resources that we all use. Emma Akoth a 23-year-old Correspondent from Kenya argues that by making simple changes to our mindsets and habits we can make better use of our money and time. Photo Credit: Canva About Emma: I have a passion in writing motivational youth based articles. I believe …
South Africans have had over forty-six days of load shedding since the beginning of the year. Eskom SOC Holdings, a South African utility company that has been struggling to meet electricity demand, has implemented load shedding to ensure equal power distribution across the country. Ela Meiring, an 18-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from South Africa, said the …
Monique Vernon is an environmentalist and founder of Mr Goby and Friends. Her recycling initiative has been tackling improper waste disposal and promoting marine protection and restoration in Placencia, a seaside village in southern Belize. Monique was one of twenty finalists in the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Awards held earlier this year. 26-year-old Taiwo Olawehinmi, a …
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