As governments around the world grapple with the increasing costs and concerns around mental illness, England’s Department of Education is expanding a trial programme, which aims to detect and treat mental illness in children, writes Ruth Adeyi, 24, a Correspondent from London, UK. England’s Department of Education is in the midst of dolling out providing …
Pack your bags, get ready to go. Shastri Sookdeo, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad now living in Amsterdam, takes you on a culinary journey to explore the best elements that Swiss cuisine has to offer. Rösti is considered to be the national dish of Switzerland. It’s a dish which has a lot of similarities …
The decision to admit Morocco as a member of the Economic Community of West African States is a contentious issue. Bryan Obaji, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, writes about its possible advantages and disadvantages. For individuals, organisations or states, the goal of having a functional union is based on the idea of having …
“A West African institution fast approaching a crossroad” Read More »
Championing a culture of volunteerism could be the key to build a stronger, more cohesive social economy, writes Mzeziti Mwanza, 25, a Correspondent from Lusaka in Zambia. For a long time, the culture surrounding voluntarism has been absent in Zambian communities. Citizens, both young and old, would rather have let their time pass idly than …
British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing significant opposition in her attempt to reform education policy, writes Mary Adeyi, 24, a Correspondent in London, UK. The School Standards and Framework Act (1998) introduced a long-term ban on the general academic selection of pupils across schools in the U.K. Although there were some exceptions made for …
“Critics reject Prime Minister’s ‘expansionist’ grammar school plan” Read More »
Young people living with disabilities must demand systemic change to ensure that balloting stations are accessible for all, both now and in the future, writes Vibhu Sharma, 24, a Correspondent from Delhi in India. Elections, in any democracy, continues to be a source of heated debates. While political candidates make tall (sometime egregious) promises to …
“It’s time young people living with disabilities are heard” Read More »
A broader coalition of government and non-governmental actors need to work together to find a solution to the problem of HIV/AIDS in Uganda, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala. Despite marked progress in reducing the new onset of HIV infections in Uganda, particularly among children, the country continues to bear a high …
“New cultural, social approaches are necessary to fight HIV/AIDS in Uganda” Read More »
As Africa teeters on the precipice of possibly the worst humanitarian crisis in its history, Azinwi Ngum, 26, a Correspondent from Cameroon, examines how a ecumenical training school is presenting young people with new ways of thinking about climate change. Africa is on the precipice of the worst humanitarian crisis in history. Streams are drying …
“Addressing the role of faith in the fight for eco-justice” Read More »
Ope Adetayo, 18, a Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria, offers a vision for progress and innovation in Africa. The world is at a time where technological developments have offered a different complexion to human existence. It’s a time where nothing is impossible, a time where there is a concrete possibility of human colonization on Mars. The …
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Commonwealth Correspondent Kenneth Gyamerah, 26, is the proud winner of Ghana’s 2017 Leadership in Education Award, given by the Education Community Awards in Ghana to recognise educators and young leaders striving to improve the country’s education sector in Ghana. Kenneth describes the origins and inspiring results of his commitment to ensuring education and mentorship for Ghana’s most vulnerable students. …