To take Africa out of the doldrums through developmental policies, youths from various parts of Africa gathered to discuss the continent’s age-long problems: Why is Africa poor? Why is it a backward continent? Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Gbongan in Nigeria reports on the first African Students For Liberty Conference. Students were already …
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During a visit to China Alvin Ma, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, explored some of the political and tourist stereotypes that dominate western concepts about the country. What he found was a pleasant surprise. “Yīnwèi wǒ láizì jiānádà, wǒ de pǔtōnghuà bù hǎo, wǒ huì shuōzhǐyǒu yīngwén, duìbùqǐ.” I scribbled the above romanized Chinese words …
Education for all children is the goal, but as Musa Temidayo, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria discovers on a morning walk, many children are still out of school and illiterate. He describes the hurdles they face, and the lost potential when education is seen as a privilege rather than a right. It’s 7:45am, this day 26th of …
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International Youth Day is a favourite event for Harnoor Gill, 16, a Correspondent from Georgetown, Canada. This year’s IYD includes the theme “Mental Health Matters”, and Harnoor offers readers some ideas for marking the day and celebrating youth. My favourite day of the year is today. I honestly have been waiting in excitement for it …
It amazes me to see how far they go to keep other cultures alive, writes Geetha Kanniah, an 18-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Malaysia, as she discusses her experience of the religious and cultural tolerance of Indonesia during a recent trip. Mutualism: a symbiotic relationship that keeps the world running. We learn it in our sciences- …
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Every vote counts in a democracy writes Pax Nvani, 25, a Correspondent from Eket in Nigeria, as he makes the case that voting is an obligation that has a powerful impact not only on the government but also on the country’s future. Nigeria gained independence in October, 1963, yet ever since that day has remained an uneasy federation …
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Humans have treaded the earth from time immemorial and the story of mankind has been one of innumerable highs and steadfast progress, writes Harmanan Singh, 17, a Correspondent from Mumbai in India. Sheer grit and scientific temper make us wonder, “What lies ahead”? Future cities may take calculated measures to reach the pinnacle of glory and …
Sri Lanka is making strides in development, but Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 26, a Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, argues that investment in the education system is a crucial step if the country is to achieve its goals. Though Sri Lanka has entered the new post-war development era of its history, still some parts of the educational system …
A shift in the cost of renewable energy has Khadija Holder, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, taking a new look at the viability of electric vehicles. She argues the innovative vehicles now making gains in developed countries can be equally beneficial in developing nations. Years ago, a debate with me on the winning energy strategy …
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The value of major sporting events should be measured in the sense of togetherness and inclusion they create, writes Carl Konadu, coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace working group, a network supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme. The XX Commonwealth Games 2014 took place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23rd through …
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