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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.
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 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.
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.
Forty young people who fled Venezuela just earned their high school diplomas in Trinidad and Tobago, overcoming language barriers and displacement to complete their education. Their achievement shows what's possible when migrants get access to quality learning opportunities.
Nigeria's largest youth convergence kicks off April 22 in Lagos, bringing thousands together for five straight days of networking, creativity, and community building. The non-stop event reflects how young Nigerians are reshaping social connection in a country where youth make up over 60% of the population.
Two years after a government crackdown on youth crime, the town of Moree, Australia has cut youth offending in half. The transformation shows how targeted community programs can turn around even the toughest crime challenges.
Ghana is turning to the Asian Tigers' proven playbook to tackle youth unemployment: technical training that matches real job demands. The strategy could transform 14.8% youth unemployment into economic growth.
Britain is launching its biggest youth employment program in a decade, backed by £1 billion to unlock 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships for young people. The initiative tackles a troubling rise in youth unemployment that saw nearly one million young Britons neither working nor learning.
A groundbreaking project is putting cameras in the hands of young migrants, letting them share their journeys through their own eyes. The GRABS initiative uses photography and podcasts to showcase hope and resilience across borders.
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain this week, urging world leaders to stop dividing people for political gain and championing respect for migrants. The first American pope drew massive crowds, including a surge of young Spanish Catholics inspired by his modern approach.
Nigeria just launched a nationwide program to train six million young people in farming and food businesses over the next three years. The initiative comes with free land access, startup funding, and mentorship to turn struggling youth into agricultural entrepreneurs.
At the UN's International Migration Review Forum, Bangladesh's minister championed the dignity of millions of migrant workers worldwide. His message was clear: workers deserve rights, not just paychecks.
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