by Liam Miller On August 30, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal passed away at 95. As expected, Sir Shridath has been celebrated as one of the great sons of the Caribbean region. For many young people, including myself, figures like Sir Shridath may only be encountered in the pages of history books. While these books serve …

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A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …

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by Pravena Jawahar, Ocean Youth Working Group, Vice-chairperson/Administration and Strategy Lead On the International Day of Biological Diversity, the Ocean Youth Working Group (OYWG) organised an insightful webinar titled “Biodiversity Conservation: Bridging Science and Action.” The event brought together experts, activists, and young leaders to discuss the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in marine biodiversity …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Nigeria has felt a new wind blowing since May 2023, a wind that blows with dryness and harshness; one that burns not just the skin of the common Nigerian man, but the pockets and even dreams of many young Nigerians. Democracy was restored in Nigeria in 1999 when a new constitution …

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by Ruhamah Ifere A 2024 analysis has found that every minute of the day, people around the globe create 3.5 billion snapchats, share 66,000 photos and videos on Instagram, send 231 million email messages, watch 625 million videos on TikTok, and stream 2.47 million videos on YouTube. This is an astonishing and constantly expanding amount …

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A Short Bio About Yourself My name is Nathaniel Diong, and I live in Australia.  I’m 23 and the founder & CEO of Future Minds Network. Today, Future Minds has empowered 13,000 young people with the skills to find jobs and launch their own ventures. This includes starting 3D-printing businesses, advanced software applications and charities …

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