The International Day of Peace observed on 21 September is designated by the UN General Assembly as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace among nations and peoples. Brian Dan Migowe, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, writes that today more than ever, Commonwealth youth are immersed in a campaign to achieve that goal through involvement in this year’s theme, …
Conflict and violence costs money as well as lives, writes Francis Ventura, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, who argues for investment in peace as he describes a school where peace-building is a priority. He stood there. He was breathing, but he seemingly had no life. I had just attended mass at the All Saints Christian Church …
Climate change is a fact of life in many regions, writes Fariya Abubakari, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bawku, Ghana, as she describes the economic impact and the personal toll on those vulnerable to changed conditions. “I am confused and don’t think my child can continue her education to the university. I will not plant …
Youthful enthusiasm and activism have a powerful role to play in Nigeria, according to a former Secretary General of the Commonwealth. As Sola Abe, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria reports, youth engagement can help Nigeria restructure for positive social change. In commemoration of the International Youth Day 2016, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, …
Finding directions has been no easy matter in Ghana, writes Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, but that is changing as standard street signs are adopted. The new signs open the door to vital services. Those who have been out of Ghana for some time will notice something fundamentally different about the country …
African agriculture is poised for development as business and government pledge to invest, writes Commonwealth Correspondent Michael Gyekye, 23, from Ghana. The result could be less hunger, more jobs, and stronger economies. African leaders across business and politics and the continent’s development partners are poised to elevate agriculture on the continent to an enviable pedestal through …
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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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 …
The Commonwealth Secretariat is bringing together young entrepreneurs from across West Africa with the intent of setting up a new regional youth alliance, writes Timi Olagunju, a young Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. From October 25-27, 2016, young entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth countries of Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, …
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