High fences can protect those within, but Bryan Obaji, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, writes that they should not be a barrier to having concern for those outside the fence who may need a good neighbour. The beauty of a house is first seen in how well decorated it is on the outside. …
Independence day was a day of learning for Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who marked the occasion by taking part in sessions with change-makers and keen students. Fifty-six years after independence from the British, Nigerians are way into the journey of being responsible for the progress of her people, and …
The Global Youth Development Index and Report, an initiative of the Commonwealth Secretariat. ranks Britain as 4th overall in youth development out of 183 countries. The survey is a comprehensive study of multiple data sets covering 18 indicators, including literacy, mental disorder rates, political inclusion and voter engagement. The five domains of the study are education, health …
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The digital world offers opportunity to the burgeoning youth population of Africa, writes Judith Akoth, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya, who looks at the investment required to realise the potential. Our youthful population continues to bulge! According to statistics released by UNFPA, World Populations Day 2016, the youth population today stands at …
The battle against climate change saw a significant moment, writes Shishir Patil, 21, a Correspondent from Bangalore, India, when India and the European Union signed the Paris Agreement and allowed the movement to reach two important conditions. The last few weeks have been quite a tapestry of events. The most notable amongst them is the …
Nigerians voted for change in the most recent election, but as Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria writes, change has to come from both the leadership and the people. Nigeria’s present administration rode into power on the mantra of change. Many Nigerians did buy into it because the insight was apt, but …
Sailesh Singal, 21, a Correspondent from Siliguri, India describes how Youth Of Siliguri, a movement initiated by youth, have united to tell society that their combined efforts can create a positive and dynamic impact. The crux of the movement is willingness to revolutionise the thought process through creative awareness. Last year, Youth Of Siliguri initiated The Pocket Money …
The recent G20 Summit sent an encouraging message on climate change, writes Abhilash Borah, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Assam, India, who writes that observers will be watching for the COP22 in Marakesh to take another step toward responsibility and justice on climate issues. With China and United States of America being the top emitters …
The debate over the burkini has divided the left and right, but Will Nicholl, 23, a Correspondent in London, UK, frames the symbolic meaning of women’s clothing in the wider debate of power and control. As the debate surrounding the burkini continues, both left and right repeatedly fail to deconstruct the issue. The burkini argument needs to …
Wrong impressions were swept away when Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, made a guest visit to a Rotary Club visit. He discovered that Rotary embodies four important aspects for building a better society. Arguably the work done by Rotary Clubs seems not to be tracked as developmental, yet it’s critical if …