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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.
A youth-led movement that started online five months ago brought its message to the streets of New Delhi for the first time. The Cockroach Janta Party shows how young Indians are finding creative new ways to make their voices heard.
Thirteen young Hawaiians reached the nation's first youth-led constitutional climate settlement, forcing the state to address greenhouse gas emissions. Now they're sharing how they did it at a free community event in Waimea.
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.
A satirical social media movement born from an insult has exploded into India's fastest-growing youth platform, giving voice to millions frustrated by exam scandals and unemployment. The Cockroach Janta Party now rivals India's biggest political parties online.
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.
When medical students warned that their hospital was running dangerously low on blood, a youth group decided to donate instead of just talking about it. The O'hana Foundation organized a blood drive that brought 13 donors to replenish critical supplies at Modilon Hospital in Madang.
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.
When India's chief justice called unemployed youth "cockroaches," 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke asked a simple question: "What if all cockroaches come together?" Now the satirical Cockroach Janta Party has nearly 23 million Instagram followers and is becoming a real voice for change.
A viral student movement protesting exam corruption has grown to 22 million Instagram followers in just two weeks, becoming India's largest online youth coalition. The Cockroach Janta Party held its first street protest in Delhi, demanding accountability after recurring exam leaks threatened millions of students' futures.
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.
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.
A new grant program called Nigeria Next is investing in young digital activists like Balkisu, a TikToker from Bauchi who found her civic voice through social media despite never affording college. The MacArthur Foundation initiative aims to unlock the potential of Nigeria's youth population, where 60% are under 30.
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.
Millions of young Bangladeshis voted for the first time in a landmark election that followed a youth-led uprising in 2024. While their new party won only six seats, Gen Z voters see the peaceful democratic process as a fresh start for their country.
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Fifty years after students in Soweto risked their lives to protest apartheid education, South Africa's young people are still marching for a better future. Their fight has shifted from oppression to opportunity, but the urgency remains the same.
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.
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