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by Anamta Afsar, Youth Officer The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Youth Team, in partnership with the Ghana National Youth Authority (NYA), and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, successfully delivered a two-day hybrid technical training workshop for youth development officers on 8-9 October 2025 in Accra. The workshop, themed around the implementation of Ghana’s National Youth Policy …

Commonwealth delivers a technical training for Youth Development Officers in Ghana Read More »

by Similoluwa Ifedayo It has been over a month since my last article. I could blame deadlines, schedules, or the tyranny of life itself. The truth is simpler. I stepped away from the Nigerian reality. That messy, chaotic, exhausting, exhilarating reality that asks if you truly want more, if you are willing to fight for …

Rejection is Fuel: A Love Letter from the Universe Read More »

by Imran Bacchus Young people are often told this isn’t for you or you shouldn’t do that. Despite these voices, some continue to press through the noises and challenges that they face. The harsh reality is some societies and environments are so bureaucratic that they stifle young and vibrant professionals and dreamers. There are many …

Are We Heard and Seen? Youth at the Forefront of Leadership Read More »

by Keerthana Anand, CAYA Advocacy Fellow Youth work is more important than ever as our world rapidly evolves.  The 5th Global Youth Work Conference from 17-19 November in Malaysia will bring together youth workers, practitioners, academics and policymakers to explore how local wisdom can shape globally connected, future-ready youth work. In this piece, Keerthana Anand, …

The Space In-Between: How Youth Work Changes People and Communities Read More »

Around the world, young professionals are not waiting for change, they are making it. From community lead energy initiatives to driving corporate policy, the youth of today are proving that the future of energy belongs to those bold enough to lead it. by Joshua Fenemer The energy transition is happening as we speak, and young …

Youth and The Energy Transition: Powering a Sustainable Future Read More »

by Hadia Khan Across the Commonwealth, young leaders are no longer waiting for change—they are shaping it. From education reforms to human rights and social inclusion, youth-led movements are redefining how policy is made. These emerging leaders are proving that participation is not just about being heard; it is about being effective in decision-making spaces …

Youth-Led Policy Change: Lessons from Emerging Leaders Read More »

By Lucia Ene-Lesikar, Chair of Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) Visiting the WTO Public Forum in Geneva for the first time this September as Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) was both inspiring and grounding. The Forum is one of the most important global gatherings on trade, has long been shaped …

Youth, Climate, and Trade: Reflections from the WTO Public Forum Read More »

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to support promoting the use of sport as a tool for achieving development objectives in the Commonwealth?  The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to recruit someone to support the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace (CYSDP), which is a platform for young people to advocate and engage on CYSDP with …

Call for Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Coordinator Read More »

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