Three Popes have emerged as leaders of the Catholic Church in the last twenty years, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria. Each one presents a unique perspective to lead more than a billion members of the Church. I grew up in the shadow of Pope John Paul II, a gregarious …
Awards highlight contribution young people make to achieving development goals The Commonwealth Youth Development Awards, which encourage and sustain investment in youth-led development, are open for 2013 nominations. Youth workers are encouraged to nominate young people, who are driving innovative projects in any number of areas, including agriculture, small enterprise, skills training, climate change/environment protection, …
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A festival highlighting the ethnic diversity of Melaka gave students practical experience and a measure of cultural pride, writes Muhammad Hafiz, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The “Festival Tradisional 2013 / FETAL2013″ (or in English – Traditional Festival 2013) gave me an opportunity to be an organizer, together with the rest …
Recent arrests may change the dynamics of peaceful protest related to war crimes trials, writes Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh. The dynamics and emotions of peaceful protestors at Shahbagh Projonmo Chottor (New Generation Circle) in Bangladesh are taking a new face with the recent arrest of a number of bloggers …
There is much work to do to improve schools across the globe, says Geetha Kanniah, 17, a Correspondent from Malaysia, who describes attributes that she would like to see as common standards for all schools. My dream school is first of all a school where life begins with the teacher who is full of passion …
For more than a thousand years, Delhi has commanded the attention of rulers and invaders who put their stamp on this bustling city, writes Mridul Upadhyay, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, India. The result is a metropolis with an indomitable spirit. At the first sight, Delhi may appear to be a city with …
Reported vote-buying became an issue in the most recent Barbados election, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas, Barbados. She argues that the ugly practice comes at a price for all sides. How much is your vote worth? An iPad? A few dollars? The promise of a cushy government job? On February 21, three …
Young Iraqi change-makers across the globe are helping to transform the fortunes of their nation, says Ahmad Samir, a Correspondent and Australia Regional Coordinator of I CARE. It has been ten years since the U.S.-led invasion in Iraq, and young Iraqis everywhere are tired of remaining idle. Despite today’s difficult circumstances, they are achieving extraordinary …
Less than two decades after the Rwandan genocide the country has seen a revolution in health care, writes Biodun Awosusi, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Mortality rates are down and treatment numbers are up under leadership that sees health care as a priority in economic recovery. The 1994 genocide in Rwanda dealt a …
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The Australian city of Melbourne recently hosted delegates at the Harvard World Model United Nations. The week-long conference was an inspiring demonstration of youth potential and global promise, says Francis Ventura, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia who was also a participant. The Harvard World Model United Nations is an annual gathering of around 2,000 …