Young journalists should find their voice and master social media to express it reports Femi Asu, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. He recounts an inspiring session where seasoned journalists inspire young colleagues to create unique works. Young journalists have been enjoined to find their niche and maximise the benefits of the …
The damages caused by the slave trade cannot be erased nor pacified. However, compensation and benefits for descendants or countries affected by the slave trade is vital, writes Latoyaa Roberts, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. It is nearly 200 years since the Atlantic Slave Trade ended. Yet there are still concerns about …
Climate Asia study findings provide an insight into the worries and strategies of some of those most affected by climate change, writes Riddhima Yadav, 18, a Correspondent from Gurgaon in India. A new report says 57 per cent of Indians feel the direct impact of climate change, but 42 per cent do not feel informed …
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The founder of an innovative social enterprise in India tells Steph Carter, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, why ‘getting social’ can transform traditional health solution models in developing countries. In an increasingly interconnected world, social media now plays a central role in the architecture of development communications. Social media is an innovative and collaborative platform for …
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Nigeria’s National Youth Council has a lofty goal, writes Timi Olagunju, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. But he argues the Council has fallen short of the goal and has questions about its future. Let me start with a quick survey on the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). Firstly, have you heard …
The high rate of youth unemployment is a serious issue in Nigeria. However, one programme has been able to successfully transition some of the capital’s young people into the working world, reports Ayo Morakinyo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Youth unemployment is an issue of global concern because millions of young people in densely populated communities …
Four youth workers from around the Commonwealth have received awards recognising their exceptional work to empower young people, as part of Youth Work Week. The Commonwealth Youth Worker Award winners received their awards at a ceremony at theCommonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters in London on 30 October 2013. They are: Africa Region: Nelly Shella Tchaptcheut Yonga from …
Cameroon made history recently by sending voters to the polls for a ‘twin election’ of parliamentary and council candidates. Correspondent Alphonse Akouyu, 19, from Bamenda, Cameroon, takes a look at the campaign and election day. There is no doubt that Cameroonians put September 30th in the annals of history when they went to the polls to …
Reports on basic health indicators point to serious and continuing problems for the Attapadi people of India, writes Achuch Menon, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from India, who looks at some of the contributing factors. A survey of the Attapadi tribal belt in Kerala reveals that a large number of tribal children are born underweight and …
A climate change activist from India who works with local communities and governments for environmental change was today awarded the pan-Commonwealth and Asia region Commonwealth Youth Award. Priti Rajagopalan received a £5,000 grant towards her work at an awards ceremony at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters in London. She was joined at the ceremony by the …
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