Ariana Joseph, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Antigua and Barbuda, now studying in Canada, writes that a recent policy change that requires a visa for her country’s residents to travel to Canada should act as a wake-up call for citizens to pay closer attention to diplomatic and political affairs. On Monday 26th June 2017 the …
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Policy makers and stakeholders have described the Free Senior High School Education in Ghana as a means to creating a society of opportunities and empowerment for every citizen, writes Kenneth Gyamerah, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kumasi in Ghana who examines the programme that rolled out in September. It is a daunting prospect at a …
by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The one-year mandatory scheme scheme has been in existence since 1975, when it was created by the government. The dual purpose of the scheme is to inculcate in Nigerian youths the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasise the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of …
Even as education rates rise, some students are being left behind. Santhiya Ramadas, 27, a Correspondent from Malaysia, describes a unique organisation that gives vulnerable youth a path to skills and a livelihood. You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day; you teach him to fish and you give …
Silence can be a crime, writes Chibuzo Chiwike, 16, a Correspondent from Aba in Nigeria, who argues that those who witness crimes without interfering or reporting it might as well be criminals. I am not an angel; I have been silent several times. Today, I am shaken to the core by what has happened, and as …
The freedom to ask questions is a crucial part of education, writes Olawole Olakunle, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who argues critical thinking is essential to solving society’s problems. I went to a bed-bug riddled school whose unofficial mandate was to make docile the crop of young people who are supposed to be …
Alvin Ma, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, describes the powerful combination of sport and education in creating a fairer future for the Commonwealth. “I wouldn’t claim to have made any great discoveries, but at any rate I satisfactorily inched forward in our knowledge of a particular aspect of medicine…I’m far more content with that …
Chimwemwe Manyozo, 28 is, Commonwealth Correspondent from Lilongwe, Malawai and co-founder of Maphunziro265, a youth development reflects on its contribution to making the Commonwealth fairer, more secure, more sustainable and more prosperous. As we are drawing close to the Commonwealth Heads of Government and Commonwealth Youth Forum, I have been battling with the Question ‘How …
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In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. He calls for mentorship programmes to help nurture their skills. Notwithstanding the surging youth unemployment, most organisations boast of youthful staff. This is attributed to the creativity, shrewdness and …
On the final day of the 11th Commonwealth Youth Forum, the young people of the Commonwealth finalised their declaration, expressing their policy recommendations to Heads of Government and action plan for the Commonwealth Youth Council. Layne Robinson, Head of Social Policy Development at the Commonwealth Secretariat said that the young people spoke very clearly on …
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