The Youth Development Index, a new global measure of the development and empowerment of young people, was launched by The Commonwealth on 19 September. We asked contributors to YourCommonwealth.org to define youth development. Here are some of their answers: “Youth development is when there is equal opportunities for all youths to gain access to basic resources …
Sometimes wonderful opportunities present themselves. Unfortunately, a lack of funds could impede the path to a life-changing experience. Emily Murray, a Correspondent from Australia, provides various avenues young people can explore to afford their dreams. So, you’ve found an incredible opportunity – but how are you going to afford it? Don’t panic! There are many …
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The use of chemical weapons in Syria has world leaders pondering a military response, writes Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 15, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados. But she argues that education offers a better option. The global community was taken by storm when graphic photos were posted featuring the human rights-defying deaths of people mere hours after …
Singapore has achieved remarkable economic growth in its short history, but Aristle Tay, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Singapore, says economic equality in its society is still a distant goal. Rapid economic growth since its inception in 1965 has morphed my island home of Singapore into a protean cosmopolitan city with admirable standard of living …
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Rum is strongly associated with the Caribbean and has a major impact on island economies. But Khadija Holder, 24, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says changes to subsidies and trade agreements could threaten jobs and income across the region. Caribbean rum’s distinct brew and strength is internationally recognized. Whether it’s St. Lucia’s Chairman’s Reserved …
Corruption is a worldwide problem that cripples economies, writes Collins Kimaro, 19, a Correspondent from Tanzania. But he argues the solution starts with individual decision and action. Dear Corruption, I write to you today not to condemn you like many have done before me, but to expose your simplest yet most destructive trait. Many have …
International Peace Day means striving for more than just the absence of war, argues George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Kenya. It also means national stability and personal security. “All you need is love…love is all you need.” The Beatles. The Commonwealth Students Association joined other persons in celebrating the International Day of Peace. …
Society demands action on issues including civil liberty, labour rights, and protection of the environment, writes Musa Temidayo, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who argues that public interest litigation can provide access to justice. When rights that existing laws guarantee are not followed in practice, public interest litigation can intervene. Time and the vagaries …
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Some pundits say India is poised to become a superpower in the next decade. Achuth Menon, 20 a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, argues the country must meet a number of goals before that happens. India and her people will emerge in the forefront of world nations as a shining economic super power – provided the systems …
Young journalists should find their voice and master social media to express it reports Femi Asu, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. He recounts an inspiring session where seasoned journalists inspire young colleagues to create unique works. Young journalists have been enjoined to find their niche and maximise the benefits of the …