by Imran Bacchus Our society has placed a great deal of strain on the lives of our young people. It has programmed them to think and behave a certain way; that they have to achieve a particular thing by a certain age. This sort of pressure and way of thinking is far from the realities …
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Economy & Trade | Editor's Pick | Social Development
The ‘japa’ wave and the rise of Nigeria’s diaspora assets
December 26by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh largest in the wo …
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Democracy & Participation | Governance | Politics | Youth Development
Nigeria’s growing challenges call for more youth activism
December 16by Similoluwa Ifedayo Youth activism is a powerful force for addressing pressing societal issues. Ni …
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Environment & Climate Change | Sustainable Development Goals | Youth Networks
How youth networks joined forces for climate action at COP
December 15by Chevaughn Brown, Membership Lead at the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network. Entering the C …
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Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Is your mental health your sole responsibility? A Ghanaian perspective
November 12by Ewura Adwoa Larbi September is suicide prevention and awareness month. It is a time to remember l …
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Read moreby Jasmine Koria Photo Caption: The SPC (Pacific Community) Breakout Room on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Youth Forum. This session was facilitated by representatives of the SPC (Pacific Community), with the assistance of Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce Members Sabina Moce and Va’agi Kevin Lucky (far right) by Jasmine Koria Participants at this year’s …
by Katerina Panagi In today’s rapidly evolving world, active citizenship has become a pillar of democratic societies. It embodies the idea that individuals have the power and responsibility to engage in their communities and influence decision-making processes. However, in Cyprus, many young people struggle to see the potential benefits of their participation in civic life. …
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by Jasmine Koria The Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa opened on October 21 with an engaging Plenary Session on Leveraging Youth Leadership for Strengthening Democracies and Youth Engagement and Participation. Moderated by Prof. Luis Franceshi, Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth, and coordinated by Jasmine Koria of the Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce, the …
by Imran Bacchus We live in a fast-paced world and there are many shifts and evolutions in trends and patterns of doing things. We are seeing the lives of young people changing drastically with access to many more opportunities and resources than before. However, there can be a mental and emotional pressure upon our youths …
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 …
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 …
by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Faith Ndung’u Children in Kenya who are being raised in care institutions are being reunited with their families whose capacity to support and care for them is being enhanced through agricultural skills training and education. Faith Ndung’u, founder of GEEP-KENYA, says she is largely collaborating with the Government’s Department …
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.