Fariya Abubakari, 25, a Correspondent from Bawku, Ghana describes the life of woman farmer vulnerable to climate change as she argues the need for gender sensitivity in climate change policy. Kubura is an energetic young woman farmer from Binduri in the Upper East Region of Ghana who spends hours each day hauling water for her family, …
In June of this year, 14 young climate change experts and practitioners representing 11 Commonwealth nations gathered in London for the Commonwealth Youth Expert Group Meeting on Climate Change. The meeting aimed to formulate key recommendations and voluntary commitments for a post-2015 climate change agenda through a youth lens in the lead up to the 21st …
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Inflation and devaluation are hurting Zambia’s economy, writes Mercy Zulu, 24, a Correspondent from Lusaka in Zambia, as she examines factors behind the economic trend. I first moved to the vibrant city of Lusaka, Zambia in 2011 and instantly found myself thrown into an unaccustomed and much larger environment. Travel to my destinations evolved into …
Smoky kitchen stoves endanger women’s health and use scarce resources, but Judith Akoth, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya, says cleaner and more efficient alternatives are becoming available. The kitchen is a place where we cook our daily meals. Due to the nature of activities that take place in our kitchens, it is essential for …
Universal primary education is still a distant goal, writes Summaya Afaq, 23, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, but she argues that the goal is attainable if there is the political will to change priorities. The 21st century’s leaders are striving hard to implement democratic values that guarantee peace, stability and prosperity and ensure that no individual …
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Homosexuality is illegal in many countries, but Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, argues that it is time for African governments to recognise human rights and repeal ‘anti-gay’ laws. I was amazed reading Patrick’s story few weeks ago on one of the social media networks. He figured out he was gay at 13, …
Limiting global warming is the focus of the upcoming Paris Climate Conference, writes Geetha Kanniah, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Malaysia, who argues the real work will start once the agreement is reached. With the highly anticipated COP21 rapidly approaching, organisations are promoting renewable energy as fast as they can, hoping to accomplish more in the …
Times and Dates Personal Development Workshops 07 September to 10 September 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Developing Commonwealth communities through sport 2:15pm to 3:15pm: Commonwealth values and the rights of young athletes Just Play Festivals 07 September to 11 September 1:00pm to 3:00pm daily Location and Transport Football Federation of Samoa Headquarters, Talimatau Rd, Apia, Samoa …
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Pakistan faces an energy crisis but Faheem Bin Tariq, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, explains that a nuclear power solution poses a controversial dilemma. Pakistan is facing an energy shortfall and a crisis which is badly affecting the economy of the war-torn county, as well as her part as an ally in the war on …
Julius Shirima, the 2015 Pan-Commonwealth Youth Award recipient, tells us how he helps young business-people turn enterprising concepts into profitable ventures. Julius is investing the monetary assistance from his award into building projects so that his entrepreneurial work has a sustainable impact on local communities. At the age of 19 in 2008 while I was in …