Shopping at second hand stores can mean bargains and adventure, writes Harnoor Gill, 16, a Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, but it also means supporting charities that operate thrift shops and serve the needy. Gather all of your change because it’s time for you to have fun shopping while bargaining. Many people are not aware …
"Thrift shopping – a day for a real bargain, eh!" Read More »
Pakistan has tourism potential for nature and adventure enthusiasts, writes Isar Nazir, 23, a Correspondent from Jhang in Pakistan, who tackled challenging trails to reach the spectacular beauty of mountain forests and meadows. This indeed was the most dangerous and perilous (counting only the landscape, nothing else) excursion of my life. Although I’m not the …
"A tourist expedition to Pakistan’s Fairy Meadows" Read More »
Harassment is an unwanted problem for women around the world, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from St. Thomas, but activists are increasingly working to raise awareness about the issue and change the culture. The day I tried to explain sexual harassment to a nine-year-old was a blindingly hot Caribbean Saturday. We decided to spend …
Sharks are not rare in the waters of Western Australia but the debate about how to deal with them has grown to unusual proportions, writes Jake Elson, 20, a Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, who says government, activists and the media must all take responsibility for the acrimony and intimidation. Drum lines will not be returning …
"Explaining what’s wrong with the shark cull debate" Read More »
Public libraries are usually considered to be temples of knowledge, but Harmanan Singh, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mumbai in India, argues that when it comes to author rights libraries are pirates. Piracy – we all know what it means, right? Administrations around the globe will tell you that it is the illegal sharing of content …
"Libraries are pirates – we need public lending rights" Read More »
A new national identity card with links to an American credit card company raises red flags for Timi Olagunju, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who urges Nigeria to enact strong data and privacy protection legislation. Recently, Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan launched a new national e-ID card. Powered by MasterCard, it is a …
"Data protection for Nigerians must be first priority" Read More »
Media around the world are following news of the Ebola outbreak, but Lyn-Marie Blackman, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, says the crisis is not necessarily restricted to African countries. The Ebola virus has been diagnosed here! Doctor and health workers have been infected with deadly Ebola virus in African state! Doctor has died from Ebola …
"Ebola: is it under control or is it out of control?" Read More »
A student group in Cameroon is using volunteerism, team-work, and education to develop their vision of the future, writes Carole Nyemeck, 21, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon. For some, the dream includes studying in America to solve Africa’s problems. “The sky is the sole limit!” This could be the very leitmotiv of youth attending the …
Salma Yusuf, a Sri Lankan based human rights lawyer, lecturer and Commonwealth Correspondent, outlines from a youth perspective how to achieve a socially cohesive society, and why it is critical for young people to be on board. She notes that this can be done through inter-ethnic and inter-faith exchanges, as well as empowering women to …
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The prevalence of HIV among women in Nigeria deeply worries Adebayo Victor, 25, a Correspondent from Ibadan in Nigeria, who describes his work training community health extension workers to reduce transmission from mothers to children. Approximately 51.5 per cent of adults living with HIV in Nigeria are women. Presently, the south-south region of the country has …
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