Jobs, security, and inclusive policy are on the minds of Cameroon’s youth, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, who says a milestone celebration is an opportunity for youth and society to engage and shape the country’s future. It’s February 2016 and once again the winds of the National Youth Week have begun …
The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP) has grown tremendously within the past year, adding a number of new team members from across the multicultural Commonwealth. While you may be aware of the CYSDP’s mission and vision, it’s important to know who our members are. Every month we’ll introduce a CYSDP member …
The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP) has grown tremendously within the past year, adding a number of new team members from across the multicultural Commonwealth. While you may be aware of the CYSDP’s mission and vision, it’s important to know who our members are. Every month we’ll introduce a CYSDP member …
Felix Byaruhanga of Uganda speaks about his experience at the Commonwealth YouthCAN Innovation Lab, held in Rwanda in February 2016. On 10 February I made my way to the Commonwealth YouthCAN Innovation Lab in Kigali. Immediately, the enthusiasm with which everyone introduced themselves was more welcoming and affirming that everyone was here to share and …
‘One of my most exhilarating experiences’ – YouthCan Read More »
Sport possesses unique attributes that act as a global communication platform. It has the ability to connect people and communities around the world, and to tackle multiple social and economic challenges. Around the world, sport represents a significant source of potential for enhancing and even accelerating development and peace efforts, particularly those related to achieving …
The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP) has grown tremendously within the past year, adding a number of new team members from across the multicultural Commonwealth. While you may be aware of the CYSDP’s mission and vision, it’s important to know who our members are. Every month we’ll introduce a CYSDP member …
Today, 22 April 2016 is Earth Day, celebrated around the world by millions of citizens under the theme ‘’Trees for the Earth —Let’s get planting’’. Highly concerned about the impacts of environmental degradation on human health and life, and our common future, people from diverse cultures, social and economic backgrounds, cultures and nations, have decided …
The Paris Agreement moves from an accord to climate action! Read More »
Members of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working group (CYSDP) delivered several events to celebrate the 2016 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace across the Commonwealth, impacting over 300 young leaders. Adeola Taiwo: SPYD Initiative, Nigeria A workshop was held under the theme “The role of Young People in SDP” on March 28. It …
Flashback to the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2016 Read More »
“If you are still saying young people are the leaders of tomorrow; you are just not getting it.” Angelique Pouponneau, Vice-Chairperson for Inclusion and Engagement in the Commonwealth Youth Council, opened the youth breakfast meeting at the Fourth Global Biennial meeting on Small States in Seychelles. She welcomed Mr Deodat Maharaj, Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; …
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We need not compete, we must collaborate, was the ethos of the panel discussion that took place following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) and the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU). The panel discussion was moderated by Mr Lawrence Muli from the Commonwealth Secretariat and panellists included: Ms Angelique …
Youth organisations should collaborate, not compete Read More »