Frequent floods are a deadly fact of life, writes Fariya Abubakari, 25, a Correspondent from Bawku, Ghana, who argues that better solid waste management could mitigate disaster. It was on Wednesday evening in June, 2015, that a heavy downpour of rain killed Mr. Boamah’s wife and children and displaced his property. His house gushed fire …
Bangladesh is a partner in space research but so far has no astronaut of its own, writes Monica Islam, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, who examines some of the issues in the country’s space industry. The Convocation Plaza of a private university in Bangladesh was packed with enthusiastic youths when NASA astronaut Ronald J. …
This post was written by Katherine Ellis, Director of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Youth Division. On the inaugural World Youth Skills Day, I want to recognise and highlight the importance of investing in youth skills development. To fully achieve outcomes in democracy and national development, and indeed sustainable global development, it is vital to have a …
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Interaction with others and among nations can frequently require the call for forgiveness, writes Harnoor Gill, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada, who recommends practicing forgiveness every day. Forgiveness is defined as the action of being able to forgive others as well as being forgiven yourself. As people interact with others around them, …
Students have a clear vision of the future they want, and as Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados reports, they were not hesitant to share those views with the United Nations Secretary General when he attended the CARICOM Heads of Government summit. Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary General, paid a visit to …
Freedom of speech is protected in Kenya’s constitution, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, but laws also ensure that free speech isn’t used to incite or promote hatred. Many scholars, academics and legal practitioners will agree with the school of thought that when it comes to freedom of expression and hate speech, …
Examining the factors behind terrorism is a means to combat the threat, writes Humphrey Musila, 25, a Correspondent from Kenya now studying in the United States, but the process involves asking hard questions. My heart goes out to the victims of the terrible and senseless attack that took place on 2nd of April 2015 at Kenya’s …
Diet has become a controversial topic but Lyn-Marie Blackman, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, questions the need to criticize the choices of others. We live in a world where everybody eats food. Some have chosen diets based on religion, home life or financial standing. However, some have chosen to be judgmental about dietary habits, in spite of their lack of …
Human activity has been blamed for contributing to environmental disaster in the oceans, but as Ariela St. Pierre-Collins, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados writes, the sea occasionally fights back. Picture this: a peaceful looking soybean plantation in the Amazon where trees used to be. Look closer, and you’ll see a stream of water running through …
Cricket fans are passionate about supporting their teams, but as Monica Islam, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh writes, fans should not endorse violent words or attitudes. A three-day cricket series between India and Bangladesh concluded on June 24, with Bangladesh emerging as the winner of the series. India, however, averted a washout – a “Banglawash” – …