by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Faith Ndung’u Children in Kenya who are being raised in care in …
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A short bio about yourself I am Joseph Adeyemi, the founder of Agrivine, an enterprise dedicated to harnessing agriculture and food production as a catalyst for economic growth. At Agrivine, we empower African farming communities by providing them with the necessary skills, technology, and infrastructure to enhance productivity and sustainability. Our pioneering initiative, solar-powered agro-processing …
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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to support in tackling health issues facing young people in the Commonwealth? The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to recruit someone to support the Commonwealth Youth Health Network (CYHN), a platform for young people to advocate and engage on global issues related to health, through individual and collective action, …
Are you an environmentalist looking for an exciting consultancy opportunity? The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to recruit someone to support the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network. Learn more about the role here. Applications may be submitted here. The deadline for applications is June 14, 2024.
by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with other travellers. Many of my friends lost their lives due to scarcity of food and water’’ Libyan deportee One in every five recent graduates or serving corps members have planned their exit strategy either …
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by Karishma Arora Sit idle no more. Go, get education. End misery of the oppressed and forsaken. You have got a golden chance to learn. Savitribai Phule These are the words from the pen of the pioneer of women’s education in India. Uneducated at the time of her marriage, Phule was religiously taught by her …
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by Ruth-Ann Briscoe This year, we need to be attending way more music festivals and events just because! The first stop so far was Earth Hour Ja, at Hope Gardens, Jamaica, which is an annual event hosted by the Esirom Foundation. Originally put on by the World Wildlife Fund, the purpose is to encourage people, …
by Lilian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background, must remain a top priority for all Commonwealth nations, for quality education is cornerstone of progress, and our collective future depends on harnessing its transformative power. Nigerian Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman Investment in education isn’t confined to …
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A short bio I am Nicole Babirye, a 16-year-old student from Kampala, Uganda. I am the Vice President of Climate Action. I am passionate about climate change, STEM, and politics and their impact on African countries. Tell us a little about your event/project ( how it came about, the number of young people who benefited …
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A short bio I am Yahyaa Khan, an 18-year-old student at TNS Beaconhouse, DHA Lahore, in Pakistan. I am the founder of TNS Monologue Slam. Tell us a little about your event/project (how it came about, the number of young people who benefited and the impact it had) My Project started at TNS Beaconhouse, DHA …
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by Jada Chambers Any person who has ever used the phrase “Wrong place at the wrong time,” to try to cope with grief, must have endured so much torture in life, that even death has become trivial. And yet, these words have become a new anthem in the small Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and …
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