by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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by Karishma Arora Sit idle no more. Go, get education. End misery of the oppressed and forsaken. You …
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by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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by Samara Ali It’s the beginning of March 2020, and amid the excitement of a mundane school break, c …
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Read moreThe Head of International Relations for Mozambique’s National Youth Council, Limpo Castigo, speaks to Commonwealth Correspondent Francis Ventura about the improving prospects for young people in his country. Ventura: Mozambique was last of all Commonwealth nations in the 2010 United Nations Development Index, at number 168. Why is this the case, how can it be …
"Many countries have never faced a civil war as we had" Read More »
Young people face mounting problems due to rapid urbanization, economic shocks which result in rising poverty and unemployment, and the failure of many countries to modernize education, writes Tamica Parchment, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kingston, Jamaica. Evolution is a natural phenomenon that is seen in every aspect of life. Everything must change to adapt to …
“All hope is not lost. IGOs, NGOs and govts must collaborate” Read More »
On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Tamara McKayle, …
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On 25 July, governments will meet in London to consider how sport can contribute to advancing vital development goals. The 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will review how all types of games can address social and economic challenges and promote global public health. But why is sport so important for national development? According to Tamara McKayle, …
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‘Education goals are unfinished business’ – Commonwealth Secretary-General Commonwealth education ministers will meet in Port Louis, Mauritius, from 29 to 31 August 2012 to discuss priorities for the next three years and the Commonwealth’s contribution to the post-2015 development goals framework. Under the theme ‘Education in the Commonwealth: bridging the gap as we accelerate towards …
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NZ students gain leading voice in Commonwealth Students’ Association New Zealand became one of nine countries represented on the Commonwealth Students’ Association steering committee, with the addition of Pete Hodkinson to the committee when it met in London this month. Pete Hodkinson, 2012-2013 President of the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA), joins Jamal …
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The CSA will engage and empower students in the Commonwealth to influence key education decisions and policies. The Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) has launched its strategic plan to guide its work in representing the voice and concerns of students in the Commonwealth. The CSA Steering Committee – an elected team of nine student leaders from …
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Citizens working together as a civil society can have an impact on development even in nations with fragile governance, writes Naseema Perveen, 21, of Islamabad in Pakistan. A first step is to promote education. Civil society could have momentous impact on development, especially in states where the government is fragile. By pooling resources and mobilizing …
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There is much work to do to improve schools across the globe, says Geetha Kanniah, 17, a Correspondent from Malaysia, who describes attributes that she would like to see as common standards for all schools. My dream school is first of all a school where life begins with the teacher who is full of passion …
Nigeria has the world’s highest rate of out-of-school children of primary grade level, reports Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but an ambitious new campaign aims to put the country on track to meet goals for universal education. The single most effective means of reducing poverty, especially in a developing country like Nigeria, …
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