A recent two-day rural immersion camp to Dabhlon Village, organized by the Group for Rural Activities (GRA) [1] at IIT Bombay, provided students with a profound insight into rural life. Dabhlon village is located in Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district in Maharashtra, India. The journey commenced at 5 am from IIT Bombay with the students …

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The Commonwealth Youth Programme and UNCTAD recently held consultations with key stakeholders from civil society, academia and leading entrepreneurs to update the youth entrepreneurship guide launched jointly by the two organisations in 2015. The Commonwealth Youth Programme participated in UNCTAD’s 11th multi-year expert Meeting on Investment, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Productive Capacity-building and Sustainable Development …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Article written for the 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum on the Theme: Empowering Youth to Strengthen Inclusive and Resilient Democracies Recently, I faced a thought-provoking question in an application: “If you had the power to solve one problem, what would that be?” My answer was clear: The mindset problem. In today’s world, the …

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Many youths today are raised in homes and communities where they are exposed to conflicts and violence that infringe on their minds and infiltrate their thinking and actions. Thus, it is crucial that we take the time to recollect and reconsider our behaviours and decisions that can negatively affect a generation that is innocent and yet to have their lives roll out before them.

There is no better force for participation in the exercises of democracy in today’s societies than young people. Around the world, young people are taking on leadership roles by raising their voices, provoking change and transforming politics, and in the manner in which they exercise their rights in their democracies.

The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is pleased to announce the provisional results of the 2024 executive elections, which concluded at 12pm BST on 18th September 2024. The election saw robust participation from youth delegates across Commonwealth member states, and the executive will serve for the 2024-2026 term. The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) is the official …

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The passing of Honourable Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi is a profound loss for Uganda, the Commonwealth, and young people around the world. As the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Children and Youth Affairs), and Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce during the critical COVID-19 years, Sarah Mateke’s legacy will be remembered …

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Achaleke Christian, a passionate advocate for peacebuilding and an impactful change-agent in his home country Cameroon, believes that being named Commonwealth Young Person of the year in 2016 had a profound and positive influence on both his professional and personal life. Achaleke, who is also well-known internationally for his dedication and leadership, said the award, …

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A Short Bio About Yourself My name is Nathaniel Diong, and I live in Australia.  I’m 23 and the founder & CEO of Future Minds Network. Today, Future Minds has empowered 13,000 young people with the skills to find jobs and launch their own ventures. This includes starting 3D-printing businesses, advanced software applications and charities …

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