When young people have meaningful conversations, the inspiration and lessons learned can be profound. Solo Matthewsella, 30, a Correspondent from Suva, Fiji, reflects on some of the thought-provoking moments at a recent Commonwealth training in London for youth leaders. In the course of an intense week of training, heavy conversations, culture eats, late nights, jet-lag and …
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