126 results for "youth"
💛 Acts of KindnessThousands of Students Celebrate School Pride in 5 States
Students from Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Georgia are coming together for SLAM-A-PALOOZA 2026, a virtual celebration of creativity and school spirit. The January 30th event highlights how expanding educational options helps families find the right fit for their kids.
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A high school wrestler in Roxana, Illinois just shattered a record that stood for years. Senior Lyndon Thies earned Athlete of the Month honors after his historic achievement on the mat.
🚀 InnovationNigeria to Train 1.1M Youth in Tech and EV Skills for Free
Nigeria is launching a massive free training program to teach 1.1 million young people job-ready skills in tech and electric vehicle maintenance. The program aims to prepare youth for the modern economy with training in cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, and EV technology.
🏆 SportsRose Lavelle Wins U.S. Soccer's Player of the Year
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle earned U.S. Soccer's 2025 Female Player of the Year after recovering from injury to score the winning goal in the NWSL Championship. Her young teammate Lilly Reale took home Young Female Player of the Year honors in her breakout rookie season.
💛 Acts of KindnessCalifornia Horse Rescue Heals Veterans and Youth Together
A nonprofit that saves abused horses is now using those same animals to help veterans with PTSD and underprivileged kids heal from trauma. Their "Raising Hay" fundraiser just raised money to keep both programs running free of charge.
🌐 Global NewsMorocco Postpones School Exams for Historic Soccer Final
Morocco has rescheduled national exams so students can watch their team compete in the AFCON 2025 final. The government decision honors a once-in-a-generation sporting moment that has united the entire nation.
🎬 Videos14-Year-Old Joins Dad as Firefighter at Same Station
Briella Neidermyer just became the youngest female firefighter at her Pennsylvania fire station, serving alongside her dad who has 25 years of experience. She's proving age is just a number when it comes to courage and dedication.
🌐 Global News52 Students Freed After Edo Protest, Governor Steps In
Fifty-two young protesters arrested in Edo State walked free this week after the governor personally intervened to resolve the standoff. The peaceful resolution shows what's possible when leaders listen to youth concerns and choose dialogue over confrontation.
💡 SolutionsAustralia Removes 4.7M Youth Social Media Accounts
Three weeks after Australia banned social media for kids under 16, platforms have removed 4.7 million accounts, giving parents new confidence their children can reclaim childhood. Other countries including Denmark are now following Australia's lead with similar protections.
💡 SolutionsNigeria State Opens Plant to Process 1.3M Chickens Yearly
Ogun State just launched a poultry processing facility that can handle 1.3 million birds annually, a major step toward reducing Nigeria's dependence on imported chicken. The plant is already attracting private investors and creating jobs for young people in the region.
💛 Acts of Kindness40,000 Kaduna Girls Get Life Skills Education Program
Kaduna State is making life skills education permanent for 40,000 girls after a successful pilot program. The governor plans to enshrine the initiative into law, ensuring every student learns resilience, leadership, and real-world problem solving alongside academics.
🚀 InnovationThai Students Cut Rice Field Methane Emissions by 40%
High school students from Thailand just won a global sustainability prize for an innovation that slashes methane from rice paddies while helping farmers save money. Their low-cost sensor system could transform how millions of farmers worldwide grow rice.
💛 Acts of KindnessTECNO's AI Tech Turns Nigerian Football Fans Into Creators
Nigerian football fans got more than a game at TECNO's AFCON watch parties, where AI technology let them predict scores, create personalized photos with Super Eagles stars, and win prizes. The tech brand transformed match nights into interactive fan festivals that made artificial intelligence feel fun and accessible.
🏆 SportsPace Wrestling Team Returns to State Finals After 3 Years
A Florida high school wrestling team believed they could win again, and that confidence carried them all the way back to the state championship. Their journey started with a crushing loss and ended with a clinching match that had their whole team jumping for joy.
💡 SolutionsRugby's Junior World Cup Expands to 16 Teams in Georgia
Rugby's premier under-20 tournament is growing from 12 to 16 teams and getting a fresh identity as the World Rugby Junior World Championship. Georgia will host the revamped competition featuring future stars from four continents across five thrilling weeks in summer 2026.
🦸 Community Heroes5 SA Teens Experience Antarctica, Rethink Their Futures
Five South African teenagers spent a week in Antarctica's Deep Field, witnessing pristine wilderness that transformed how they think about climate change and their careers. The experience, part of adventurer Riaan Manser's six-year mission, aims to turn young curiosity into environmental action.
🏆 SportsBayside Girls Win Conference Championship in Florida
The Bayside High School girls basketball team claimed the Cape Coast Conference championship with a commanding 51-29 victory over Viera. Their secret weapon? Communication and relentless teamwork that turned the game around in the second half.
💛 Acts of KindnessLaredo Teens Design Their Own Cancer Support Space
After five years of helping children with cancer, Smiles from Heaven in Laredo just opened a room designed entirely by teens for teens. The space gives young cancer patients and their siblings a place to talk about everything from treatment to dating, proving that being a teenager matters just as much as being a survivor.
🦸 Community HeroesIsraeli Runner Shares Dream Big Story Days Before PR
Ethiopian-born Israeli marathoner Haimro Alame inspired 400 Houston students with his story of overcoming a childhood foot injury to chase his athletic dreams. Three days later, he ran his personal best at the Chevron Houston Half Marathon.
🦸 Community HeroesOldham Raises £10K for Family of Community Sports Hero
When Dale Harris, a beloved youth football champion in Oldham, suddenly passed away at 31, his community responded with overwhelming support. More than £10,000 has been raised for his young family, with hundreds sharing stories of how he changed their lives.
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