This week Commonwealth governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. Ministers will discuss how sport can address social, economic and health challenges and review Commonwealth policy recommendations developed to strengthen sport-based interventions. But why is sport so important for national development? The Commonwealth Youth Programme asked …
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The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics captured the imagination of the world. It emphasised togetherness and was a celebration of humanity, says Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I just had the privilege of experiencing the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. The spirit of wonder and excitement travelled …
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The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics captured the imagination of the world. It emphasised togetherness and was a celebration of humanity, says Samantha Khan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. I just had the privilege of experiencing the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. The spirit of wonder and excitement travelled …
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Last week Kingston, Jamaica was the proud host of the Commonwealth Caribbean Youth Leadership Summit. The resumed Summit took place from July 23 to 26 and was the second phase of a process initiated in March 2011 by the CYP Caribbean Centre. The Summit was strongly youth-designed and -led, and comprised nineteen (19) delegates representing …
Catholics believe that every time the mass is celebrated, the bread and wine at the altar are turned into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. For Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, the faith can provide lessons – even for the secular minded – in how to treat less fortunate souls. “May this …
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Catholics believe that every time the mass is celebrated, the bread and wine at the altar are turned into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. For Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, the faith can provide lessons – even for the secular minded – in how to treat less fortunate souls. “May this …
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Commonwealth spokesperson’s statement for International Youth Day: Building a better world, partnering with youth International Youth Day 2012 is celebrated on 12 August as we honour the commitment and dedication of thousands of athletes gathered in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Most of the participants are young people. They remind us that achieving …
On the occasion of theInternational Youth Day 2012, the Commonwealth Youth Climate Network (CYCN) is pleased to release the report of its participation to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) last June, in Brazil. From 6 to 23 June, 2012 a group of six environmental young leaders from Australia, Cameroon, Canada, New Zealand, …
A one-year scholarship in honour of the outstanding Sunday Times foreign correspondent who was killed this year on assignment in Syria The Sunday Times is looking for future foreign correspondents to apply for this one-year scholarship. You will have practical experience of print journalism and digital media and a proven interest in foreign affairs. Candidates …
The Environmental Management Authority’s (EMA) Youth Ambassadors received the National Youth/Community Organisation Award along with Helping Hands at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Sunday. The National Youth Awards, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, applauded young people who have excelled in various backgrounds and provide an avenue for talented youth to …
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