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Young Australians are proving financial resilience works, with 89% of Gen Z women and 85% of men actively saving money despite tough economic pressures. Experts say building strong money habits early is the key to weathering any financial storm.
A special hotline is collecting thank-you messages from fans celebrating the U.S. women's hockey team's Olympic gold medal win. Hundreds of callers, including young girls who play hockey, have already shared how the team inspired them.
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England shattered attendance records with nearly half a million fans and generated £295 million in economic impact. A stunning 75% of young women who engaged with the tournament said they felt more motivated to be active afterward.
A new partnership is transforming Africa's astronomy research into real businesses and sustainable solutions for communities. Young innovators will now get the mentorship and support to turn their space science ideas into world-changing ventures.
A Chennai school where art is a way of life is showcasing 3,500 student-created artworks, from ceramics to hand-woven textiles. Every piece was made entirely by students from grades 1 through 12.
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When a tennis match cancellation threatened to deepen divides, two Johannesburg schools showed why listening matters more than winning arguments. Their story reveals a path forward when communities disagree.
Ethiopia just launched an AI innovation hub in Addis Ababa that aims to make the country a continental leader in artificial intelligence. The facility will help young Ethiopians develop homegrown tech solutions instead of relying on imports from abroad.
Over 3,700 students in Lagos are heading to class with new uniforms, bags, and hope thanks to a massive education drive. The program is just the start of a billion-dollar commitment to transform Nigerian education.
Mukesh Kumar went from financial instability to running a thriving cyber cafe in rural Ambedkar Nagar after discovering an interest-free loan program online. His digital services center now helps hundreds of villagers navigate government paperwork and online applications.
A Nigerian nonprofit is taking a proactive approach to youth drug abuse by establishing student-led clubs in dozens of schools. The 10-year initiative has now expanded internationally after showing promising results at home.
On Vashon Island, Washington, 89 high school seniors applied for scholarships this year, and every single one will receive money for college. This small community has spent nearly 40 years making sure no graduate who asks for help gets left behind.
Two high school students turned their class projects into state law, requiring climate change education for all Illinois high schoolers starting in 2026. Their success shows young people can drive real policy change when adults listen.
Young business leaders from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon just completed an intensive entrepreneurship program in Japan, learning skills to tackle food security challenges back home. The UN training equipped them with real-world business tools and hope for their communities.
A Dubai-based charity has transformed $346 million in donations into education programs that reached 117 million people across 60 countries since 2007. The organization's comprehensive approach tackles everything from teacher training to emergency education during crises.
A Canadian program teaches teenagers computer science by having them remix songs from Indigenous artists, turning STEM education into a celebration of culture. The initiative pairs tech skills with powerful conversations about First Nations experiences.
A Cape Town teenager who woke at 4 AM daily to sell sweets for his matric ball just landed a three-year, fully-funded business degree. Rudolph Lekay's determination earned him a complete bursary covering tuition, housing, and living expenses. #
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
A young woman walked into a Pryor Creek police station with one mission: thank the officer who changed her rainy morning years ago. Detective Allen's simple act of kindness in 2019 left an impression that lasted through the years.
Scotland is empowering boys and young men to fight online misogyny with a bold new campaign that shows how sexist content hurts real girls in their lives. The five-week initiative reaches young people where they spend time online with a simple but powerful message: don't like, share, or comment on harmful content.
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