by Alphonse Akouyu Recently, I was invited to reflect on ‘Why Community Initiatives Fail’ with a diverse group of youth who are nursing dreams of becoming game changers in their communities. Harboring any ambition of trying to bring about hope and transformation in any place which can be associated with the word ‘community’, is extremely …
by Lillian Efobi Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. In December 2018, January 24th was announced by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Education. The adoption was meant to be a declaration of the role that education plays in peace and development. Subsequently, this day has …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi February 2 is World Wetlands Day. Picture a world where 96.5 per cent of the Earth’s surface is filled with ocean water and there is no buffer between the dry land and this behemoth. Floods would bombard every land and life on land would look dystopic. What are Wetlands? This is …
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by Monica Islam Not too long ago, two institutions—Gujranwala Medical College Welfare Society (GWS) and Red Crescent Gujranwala—collaborated to organize the Commonwealth Youth Empowerment Seminar 2023, with a view to nurturing youth development, empowerment and leadership in Gujranwala, a large industrial city in Pakistan which is also known as the “City of Wrestlers” and is …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga In this day and age there has been a powerful wave supporting youth empowerment. Society has collectively come to acknowledge the vital role youth play in shaping and advancing communities. Gone are the days of belittling youth perspectives and refusing them a seat at the table because of their “underdeveloped minds”. …
by Ruth Gutierrez-Corley COP28 marked a very special time in history – one when the most vulnerable were heard and prioritized through the allocation of funds to loss and damage. It was a remarkable experience connecting with youth delegates from different parts of the world who shared their stories and expertise through the Commonwealth Youth …
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by Lillian Efobi The future of work is changing rapidly around the world and Nigeria is no exception. The country is undergoing a demographic revolution, with a young and growing population. This brings both opportunities and challenges to the youth labour market. On the one hand, the growing youth population represents a potential workforce that …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Nations at COP28 agree to ‘transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems BBC From the electricity that we use to power our coffee makers, to the fuel that powers our cars for our daily commutes, it is evident that a large part of our lives is dependent on energy. However, …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures. World Health Organisation We are all acquainted with the saying, “The greatest wealth is health” aren’t we? Or how about, “He who has health has hope; and …
by Chevaughn Brown, Membership Lead at the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network. Entering the COP28 venue in Dubai, there is a line of flags on either side of you. They each represent a country. Some are nearby, and some are clear across the world. Big and small, developing and developed, they have all experienced the …
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