World War 1 toppled empires and cost the world dearly, writes Debra Grace Lim Jia-En, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Malaysia, who explores how the great war changed the world as it was – in 1914. It is difficult to believe that this year, on the 11th of November 2018, it has been 100 years …
There are many ways that robotic technology could positively impact Nigeria’s energy sector, writes Obinna Nnaemeka Ejide, a 24 year old correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria who explores some of the ways that robots could enhance safety, improve efficiency and help to deliver cleaner energy to Nigerians. Imagine you are at your workplace, perhaps in the …
The power of art to rejuvenate communities is something Sushma.R.Vishwakarma, 24, a correspondent from Bangalore, India has read about, but a visit to the port city of Kochi in India, she writes, has given her a whole new appreciation for the power of art. As an architecture student pursuing my urban design semester, I was …
Although male circumcision (MC) and female genital mutilation(FGM) both involve the surgical removal of sections of the genitalia, while men benefit from circumcision,girls and women are harmed by FGM. Belema Ekine, 28, a correspondent from Tombia, Rivers State in Nigeria argues that with females suffering so much from FGM, advocacy is crucial to discourage the practice. …
Many musicians in Malawi are struggling to finance their careers writes Lonjezo Idrissa a 22 year old correspondent from Zomba, Malawi ,who argues that the illegal reproduction and distribution of music and payola are preventing many musicians from profiting from their music. Most musicians in Malawi spend their time crafting sensible songs for their fans. …
Our choices are already hurting our planet, writes Niharika Sharma,22 years old, a Correspondent from New Delhi, Indian based in the UK,who argues that consumers, businesses and governments all need to play their part if we are to preserve our planet for future generations. Climate change and ozone depletion are very real problems, despite what some …
As 2019 gears up, there is so much to look forward to in the sport for development space as we reflect on some of the highlights in 2018. In October, The United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) Social Forum in Geneva initiated discussions that have set the tone for sport for development for 2019. This was …
As 2019 gears up, there is so much to look forward to in the sport for development space as we reflect on some of the highlights in 2018. In October, The United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) Social Forum in Geneva initiated discussions that have set the tone for sport for development for 2019. This was …
Natural resources can help or hurt a country, writes Metolo Foyet, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now living in Niger, who argues that economic volatility and environmental degradation are two of the downsides to having certain natural resources. In some countries the exploitation of natural resources has even led to war. Natural resources can …
Lack of health education is one of factors feeding the high incidence of HIV/AIDS in one district in his country, argues Erisa Sserwaddad, 23 a correspondent from Kampala, Uganda who says government and other community based organizations need to act with urgency to address the needs of the fishing communities in Hoima district, Uganda. Despite …