Fast food is a growing presence among food options, but Ashley Foster-Estwick, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, raises concerns about what it means for health and nutritional literacy. It is fast, processed, reasonably priced and often times delicious. If it takes you a little longer to figure out the answer to my opening line, …

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Silence can be a crime, writes Chibuzo Chiwike, 16, a Correspondent from Aba in Nigeria, who argues that those who witness crimes without interfering or reporting it might as well be criminals. I am not an angel; I have been silent several times. Today, I am shaken to the core by what has happened, and as …

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The freedom to ask questions is a crucial part of education, writes Olawole Olakunle, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who argues critical thinking is essential to solving society’s problems. I went to a bed-bug riddled school whose unofficial mandate was to make docile the crop of young people who are supposed to be …

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In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. He calls for mentorship programmes to help nurture their skills. Notwithstanding the surging youth unemployment, most organisations boast of youthful staff. This is attributed to the creativity, shrewdness and …

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Education about a nation’s history and culture is essential to creating the social fabric that leads to good citizenship and leadership, writes Abdullah Al Hasan, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh.  Every country has its own history and culture. Every country has a long tale to tell. The way the current world is …

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A passion for writing has opened doors for Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from  Gombe in Nigeria, who finds opportunity in competitions and in volunteer work. I have been always fervent in writing fiction and non-fiction. I’ve told myself that one day I’m going to write a book. To tell the true, I fell in love …

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Education is both a right and a critical opportunity, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, who argues it is also an essential but overlooked need for migrant children. Education constitutes among the most powerful tools that can provide children on the move with the right skills to achieve personal fulfillment, …

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Youth have been asked their views on education, writes Victor Ndede, 23, a Correspondent from Eldoret, Kenya, and responded with far-reaching ideas about curriculum, graduation rates and integration with the labour market. According to the  Next Generation Kenya Report report, more than one in every five Kenyans is aged between 15 and 24 years of age. …

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A programme that gives graduates experience in the public service sector is not without critics, but Richmond Setrana, 26, a Correspondent from Tema in Ghana, argues it is a positive step to counter unemployment. The menace of unemployment that has been looming in the West African country of Ghana appears to have met its Waterloo …

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A programme to assess the quality of education could help schools as well as students, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who notes there are wide variations in the current system.  A number of situations have both directly and indirectly influenced the writing of this article, including my engagement with the Commonwealth …

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