by Sahdev “We are not waiting to inherit the Earth, we are defending it now!” Around the globe, a soft revolution is un-wrapping, this time not in the streets but in courts. Young people are filing lawsuits against their governments for failing to protect the planet. From the islands of Pacific to the plains of …
by Anamta Afsar, Youth Officer The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Youth Team, in partnership with the Ghana National Youth Authority (NYA), and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, successfully delivered a two-day hybrid technical training workshop for youth development officers on 8-9 October 2025 in Accra. The workshop, themed around the implementation of Ghana’s National Youth Policy …
Commonwealth delivers a technical training for Youth Development Officers in Ghana Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo It has been over a month since my last article. I could blame deadlines, schedules, or the tyranny of life itself. The truth is simpler. I stepped away from the Nigerian reality. That messy, chaotic, exhausting, exhilarating reality that asks if you truly want more, if you are willing to fight for …
Rejection is Fuel: A Love Letter from the Universe Read More »
by Imran Bacchus Young people are often told this isn’t for you or you shouldn’t do that. Despite these voices, some continue to press through the noises and challenges that they face. The harsh reality is some societies and environments are so bureaucratic that they stifle young and vibrant professionals and dreamers. There are many …
Are We Heard and Seen? Youth at the Forefront of Leadership Read More »
by Keerthana Anand, CAYA Advocacy Fellow Youth work is more important than ever as our world rapidly evolves. The 5th Global Youth Work Conference from 17-19 November in Malaysia will bring together youth workers, practitioners, academics and policymakers to explore how local wisdom can shape globally connected, future-ready youth work. In this piece, Keerthana Anand, …
The Space In-Between: How Youth Work Changes People and Communities Read More »
by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just homes that burned. Lives were uprooted, villages emptied, communities displaced and Christian farmers became refugees in their own country. What happens when the state fails in her duty to protect its citizens? In some parts of North-Central …
Faith in the Crossfire: How Church Networks Are Saving Displaced Nigerians Read More »
Around the world, young professionals are not waiting for change, they are making it. From community lead energy initiatives to driving corporate policy, the youth of today are proving that the future of energy belongs to those bold enough to lead it. by Joshua Fenemer The energy transition is happening as we speak, and young …
Youth and The Energy Transition: Powering a Sustainable Future Read More »
by Sahdev The extensive environmental changes caused by human activities have led experts to believe that we’ve entered “Anthropocene”- a geological era marked by significant human impact on the biosphere. Some of the biggest environmental issues are climate change, ozone depletion, and the mass extinction of wildlife. To tackle these challenges, countries around the world …
Pressing Need for International Court of Environment Read More »
by Maver B. Woodley, Capacity Building and Events Unit, Lead When young people from across the Caribbean gathered in Kingston, Jamaica, for the inaugural Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference (CYECCC) in September 2025, one thing was clear — the region’s youth are no longer content with being seen as future leaders. They are …
COP 30: Caribbean Youth Lead the Way in Shaping a Climate-Resilient Future Read More »
by Chaneil Imhoff Each October, the world pauses to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, yet too often, the conversation remains confined to awareness rather than action. In truth, mental well-being is not just a health issue but an economic necessity. A country’s ability to grow, innovate, and sustain development depends on the mental wellness of …