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A new leadership academy in Ghana is training 52 university students to become the country's next generation of ethical, tech-savvy business leaders. The program combines professional skills with real-world experience to help graduates drive economic transformation.
Ginette Kolinka survived the horrors of Auschwitz, and at 101 years old, she's spending her final years making sure young people never forget what happened. Her mission to combat rising hate by sharing her story with schoolchildren across France is reaching hearts when it matters most.
A New Jersey middle schooler just proved financial literacy isn't just for adults. Uwaila Agheyisi beat 95 other students in a month-long investing competition and earned real money to start her investment journey.
Rotary International's incoming president is making polio eradication his top priority while launching an AI literacy program to equip young people with future-ready skills. With membership growth targets and humanitarian peace initiatives, the organization is expanding its global impact. #
Ghana's President is reintroducing civic education in schools to tackle the country's littering problem from the ground up. The move aims to teach children proper waste disposal and social responsibility before bad habits form.
Fifty-five marathoners just completed the world's deepest marathon more than 3,600 feet underground in a Swedish zinc mine. They ran 26.2 miles through dark tunnels in 75-degree heat while raising over $1 million for youth education and animal welfare.
Nigeria just unveiled a groundbreaking strategy to fight HIV by focusing on prevention instead of just treatment. With 2 million people living with the virus, the country is shifting toward education and community action to stop infections before they start.
NMB Bank in Nepal just wrapped up a nationwide financial literacy campaign that reached over 4,000 students and community members during Global Money Week 2026. The program taught young people essential skills like saving, digital banking safety, and long-term financial planning. #
Six talented high school seniors in Medina County just received nearly $10,000 in art scholarships to pursue their creative dreams in college. The awards, funded by community art events and local donations, celebrate young artists while keeping their futures bright.
After losing her father to drunk driving, 18-year-old Lily Mathews is speaking to hundreds of students across South Australia about road safety. Her courage is helping launch a new regional program that could save lives.
Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.
Air Force Maj. Jonathan Buckingham has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from sand skiing to balloon popping, and turned his passion into a nonprofit that donates equipment and books to children worldwide. This weekend, he'll attempt his 18th record in Peru.
A university in Ghana is teaching thousands of children to grow their own food through a three-month organic gardening competition. The program aims to revive backyard farming and create a generation of climate-smart problem solvers.
Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, driven by more young people choosing education over job hunting. The shift signals confidence in investing in future careers despite current economic headwinds.
Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, down from 6.8% in December. While the economy shed 25,000 jobs, youth unemployment fell as more young people chose education over job searching.
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.
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia, the nation's highest honour, 25 years after her iconic gold medal run in Sydney. The recognition celebrates her athletic achievements and decades of work helping Indigenous youth through education.
A Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.