by Justin R. Langan As a resident of Manitoba’s expansive prairie lands, I experienced infrequent use of the term “youth engagement.” The organization of community events fell to adult leadership, while bureaucratic officials made policies, and young people received little opportunity to share their thoughts. Young people have consistently expressed themselves, although formal spaces have …
International Youth Day: Stop Telling Us We’re the Future Read More »
by Sameer Kumar Misra & Aditi Chhotaray Sylvester Stephen Mtenga a young person who grew up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and studied at Academic International School is slowly building a path in the worlds of writing, technology, and youth advocacy. He majored mostly in science subjects but had an interest in English Literature and …
Sylvester Mtenga: A Young Commonwealth Voice Exploring Tech, Writing, and Impact Read More »
by Justin R. Langan In May, youth representatives from G7 nations gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to present their official Youth 7 (Y7) Summit communiqué, an official message sent between people or to a media outlet. The world needs to listen to their message, which declares that young people will not accept broken systems as …
Youth to G7: We’re Not Just the Future. We’re the Present Read More »
by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.” No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …
Why Is Empowering the Boy Child So Controversial? Read More »
by Katerina Panagi On March 6th 2025, I had the incredible honour of being a finalist in the Social Action category at the Study UK Alumni Awards in Cyprus. This prestigious event celebrated UK alumni who are making a difference in their fields, from business and science to culture and social impact. As the first …
Commonwealth Correspondent among Finalists in the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in Cyprus Read More »
by Qaiser Nawab The Commonwealth Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan served as a beacon of hope and innovation as leaders, activists, and changemakers convened to discuss “Enhancing Youth and Women’s Green Skills: Based on the Commonwealth Experience.” I had the privilege of addressing this gathering, bringing voices from marginalized communities to the forefront and advocating …
by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in South Asia by leading the establishment and inaugural of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA). The initiative, officially launched during the CAYA Summit in Islamabad, is expected to strengthen regional collaboration on youth policies and elevate the role …
New Voice for Asia’s youth as CAYA takes its first steps in Pakistan Read More »
by Lilian Efobi The continuous building of educational partnerships that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria led to Jollof and Tea discussion between both countries at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The discussion featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including UNILAG’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development …
Leveraging UK-Nigeria Educational Partnerships for Economic Growth Read More »
by Jasmine Koria Volunteerism is a loaded word in our current socio-economic climate. This is especially true for youth aged between 18 and 29; this age group continues to be the target demographic of large-scale volunteer recruitment drives by international organizations such as the World Economic Forum and One Young World. My first impression of …
Value Added: How To Choose the Right Causes to Volunteer for In Your Twenties Read More »
by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …
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