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Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November, over 400 youth leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing young people, and devise relevant policy solutions through four main agendas – economic, environmental, social and political. The theme of the Forum is ‘Adding …

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Diwali is a celebration of light that infuses the atmosphere with happiness, but Abhilash Borah, 21, a Correspondent from Assam, India, sees it as a time to reflect on the needs of others and on the power of education. This is the time of celebrations of joy, and the time of life to enjoy the …

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Girls and women in Nigeria are getting a boost from a programme designed to help close the gender gap in school success rates, writes Timi Olagunju, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who spoke to a trainer with the organisation. According to a 2014 UNESCO report, Nigeria has one of the largest number of …

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Preconceived attitudes can limit the potential of individuals, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kolkata in India, who argues in favour of challenging bias to allow personal and societal growth.  Often we are prevented from achieving success in a given field or endeavour, not due to lack of talent or skill, but rather due …

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Concerted effort to reduce world poverty has made an impact, writes Humphrey Musila, 25, a Correspondent from Kenya now studying in the United States, who traces links among poverty, education, and hunger. The world has achieved a lot in combating poverty. At one point, more than a billion people lived in extreme poverty worldwide. Under-nutrition due …

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Technology is part and parcel of everyday life, writes Juliana Chia, 24, a Correspondent from Singapore, who challenges youth to raise questions about inequality of access that puts some students at a disadvantage. The fact is that we are surrounded by technology in our everyday lives. Like it or not, we are increasingly reliant on our smartphones, …

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Finding employment after graduation is a daunting challenge, but Joshua Orawo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, says a record of volunteer experience can help. The education system in Kenya and most African countries has been criticised on various occasions as focusing on producing employment oriented people as opposed to job creators and potential employers. …

“Volunteerism as a relief to unemployment” Read More »

Disappointment in one’s plans does not mean defeat, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, but should be seen as an opportunity to reassess and use initiative. As a young individual living in the Caribbean, you sit and often times reflect on your past, present and future. You make a critical review of what has touched your …

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Focus and hard work are the keys to success for a young entrepreneur interviewed by Musa Temidayo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Some people think it requires a lorry load of cash to start a successful and enduring business, but Dami Subair, CEO of DamoSmart, knows that with a positive great mind set and …

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The world of marketing shapes our consumer choices, writes Abdullah Al Hasan, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, as he looks behind the scenes at how marketing works. Suppose you’re going to buy a product and you opt for a specific brand. Now the question is – why do you choose that brand? Maybe you …

“Marketing: it is challenging, creative and fun” Read More »