Youths of every race and dimension, have always stood center stage in the socio-economic developments of nations across the globe. They represent a measure of success or failure for every State or region based on what governments do with them and for them. They could be the driving force behind the development and peaceful existence …
The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will conduct five technical workshops at the Tomorrow’s Leaders Summit to be held in March. Its deputy minister, Datuk Fadillah Yusof, said the ministry had contributed RM143,000 for the summit which “encourages our youth to embrace science, technology and innovation as the enabler of a high-income economy”. About 1,000 …
The out-going Minister for Youth and Sports, Ms. Akua Sena Dansua, has expressed government’s determination to resolving major challenges that have for long confronted the youth. This, she said, it is government’s recognition to the fact that, without requisite investment in the youth, there cannot be meaningful development. She made these comments at the opening …
The out-going Minister for Youth and Sports, Ms. Akua Sena Dansua, has expressed government’s determination to resolving major challenges that have for long confronted the youth. This, she said, it is government’s recognition to the fact that, without requisite investment in the youth, there cannot be meaningful development. She made these comments at the opening …
Unemployment, the high failure rate in schools and a lack of recreational centres for young people are just some of the major problems faced by the youth of Okakakara, in the Otjozondjupa Region. Speaking to New Era over the weekend, some young people complained there are too many of them who are idle – and …
Kabarole youth chairman yesterday survived being lynched by fellow youth who accused him of begging President Museveni for “trivial things” yet there were more pressing issues concerning them in Tooro. The youth assaulted Mr Godfrey Mugabo after a meeting with President in Fort Portal town. During the meeting, Mr Mugabo among others, asked for a …
PUNE: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) national president Rajiv Satav has said that about 80-85 per cent office bearers of the Maharashtra Youth Congress would come from non-political background. “The general trend in politics is of promoting scions of politicians and only youth having political background have so far received plum posts. For the first time in history, the …
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Former home secretary David Blunkett has called on the Treasury and Big Lottery Fund to create a multi-million pound endowment fund to increase youth volunteering. Blunkett’s views are included in a wish list from civil society leaders published by the Social Investment Business today. Blunkett says youth volunteering is necessary at a time when young people are …
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If a teenager observes a schoolmate and standout athlete consuming alcohol at a party the night before a big game, should he intervene? If a girl knows a friend is digitally harassing a third party, posting nasty messages on social networking sites, should she report it? Those were among the questions directed to 100 local …
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