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A nonprofit in Wisconsin is planting colorful flowers in sidewalk cracks to shine a light on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. The creative campaign offers hope while connecting communities to real solutions.
A suicide prevention advocate is building a statewide volunteer network to support struggling LGBTQ+ youth across North Dakota's 47 legislative districts. Anyone can join, and volunteers work on their own terms to create resources and connections in their communities.
A groundbreaking study reveals that aunts and aunt-like figures provide critical support for LGBTQ+ young people, especially when parents fall short. These family members offer everything from gender-affirming love to emergency housing.
Miss Toto combines drag performances with shark tagging research on the water, raising money for Florida's LGBTQ+ youth. Her annual Drag N' Tag event turns marine conservation into a celebration that supports Pridelines community center.
Ghana's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
Four major Chicago LGBTQ+ organizations are opening their doors to volunteers who want to make a difference beyond Pride month. From food pantries to youth centers, these groups offer flexible ways to support the community all year long.
The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation is offering $2,000 scholarships to LGBTQ+ high school seniors across the islands who dream of college. Applications are open through February 28 for students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and commitment to their community.
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
Ghana is gearing up to send young athletes to Africa's historic first Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this fall, with plans that go far beyond winning medals. The team aims to develop competitors who return home as changemakers and global ambassadors.
When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.
A youth-led giving circle just celebrated two years of charitable donations by helping hundreds of feral cats get the care they need. The 100 Kids for Change Oceanside group is racing toward 100 members with help from local service clubs.
Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.
A Ghanaian police detective is sounding the alarm on predatory network marketing schemes luring young people into overcrowded living conditions and financial ruin. His call to action is sparking national attention on protecting Ghana's most valuable resource: its youth.
A new youth-focused church in Lagos is combining spiritual guidance with practical training in digital skills and carpentry to help young people build meaningful careers. The initiative aims to transform lives by addressing both spiritual apathy and unemployment among Nigerian youth.
Tasmania is replacing its troubled youth detention center with a new facility that puts children's needs first, featuring small home-like buildings and cultural healing programs. The approach follows a major inquiry that exposed harm at the state's current youth prison.
A proven housing model that's helped thousands of young Australians find stable homes is coming to the Northern Territory, where youth homelessness rates are the nation's highest. Advocates say youth foyers have achieved over 80% success rates in transitioning young people into safe housing.
A global youth movement started by Nigeria's Anglican leader has seen 20,000 young people commit to faith and 10,000 volunteer for missionary work since 2021. The initiative is uniting fractured youth ministries and preparing a new generation of Christian leaders.
After facing national political tensions, MP Esmah Lahlah is returning to where her heart leads her: fighting for young people at the city level. The 46-year-old will lead Amsterdam's education, youth employment, and youth care as the city's newest alderman.
Fifty years after the Soweto uprising changed South Africa, a community-organized festival invites visitors to spend 76 symbolic hours celebrating youth courage through art, film, and remembrance. The four-day event culminates in a torch-passing ceremony where the 1976 generation hands their legacy to today's youth.
Three thousand students connected with 126 employers at Austin's 13th Annual Youth Career Fest, discovering career paths in healthcare, technology, trades, and more. The free event has become one of Central Texas's largest youth workforce development programs.
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