Behaviour can be a reaction to stereotypes, but as Harmanan Singh, 17, a Correspondent from Mumbai in India writes, there is much to learn from looking beyond first impressions. It was yet another crowded, packed day at the railway station. I scuttled with a million others as I took the eternal climb on the staircase …
"To the kid at the station: you taught me a lesson!" Read More »
Commonwealth Sports Ministers should consider how to encourage young people to become more involved in sport to improve their self-worth and confidence, while also enhancing their health and academic success, writes Olivia Hart, 16, a Correspondent from London, United Kingdom. Sports Ministers across the Commonwealth will come together for a meeting on the 21st July two days before …
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Living in an island nation brings a wealth of beach opportunity, says Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 25, a Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, as he describes some of the enticing options available to residents and visitors. It was last January that I received a random Facebook notification that I have won a free whale watching tour. …
"The land of beaches – Sri Lanka is calling you!" Read More »
Nigeria’s government is struggling with insurgency and corruption, but Elijah Elaigwu, 25, a Correspondent from Nigeria, says a prolonged teachers’ strike is an urgent problem for students, staff, and the country’s future. While the nation is battling to curtail the volume of lives being taken through insurgency, to reduce the high rate of corruption, and …
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Kenya’s government has promised to reform the public service sector, but Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, argues that the attitudes of elected representatives also need reform if the public is to see any change. I had to travel to Kisumu (my home county) a fortnight ago because I had a number of meetings …
Efforts to reduce poppy production in Afghanistan have shown little result, writes Pax Nvani, 25, a Correspondent from Eket in Nigeria, who argues for an approach that uses understanding as well as cash. Afghanistan is reportedly the world leader in opium production, with approximately ninety-three per cent of the illicit production, generating revenue equivalent to …
Climate change has been regarded as an environmental or business issue, but Naman Sanghvi, 23, a Correspondent from India, argues that viewing it as an ethical issue changes the imperative for action. Can we evoke greater motivation among negotiators if climate change were to be treated as an ethical problem and not simply a leash on …
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Do you know of a youth worker who had made an exceptional contribution? It could be a colleague or someone in an organisation that’s made a difference in your community. Nominations are open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014, which recognise the excellence of youth workers and their enduring positive impact on young people …
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Team Commonwealth is an apt theme for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who argues that teamwork – especially among the youth of Commonwealth countries – is the key to sustainable development and an equitable future. This year, as the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games continue …
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Drugs are an increasingly problematic global issue with people dying each day from an overdose. Though countries are decriminalising or even legalising substances such as cannabis to decrease this alarming statistic, a shadow is cast by the potential exploitation of this free distribution from the corporate world of big business. Krishani Dhanji, 17, a Correspondent …
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