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Ghana's National Youth Authority brought together government agencies for a day of sports, games, and friendly competition at Accra Sports Stadium. The inter-agency gala is part of month-long celebrations promoting youth engagement across the country.
Young Ghanaians are stepping into the national spotlight as leaders open the doors for direct policy conversations. In a country where 70% of people are under 35, this forum puts their voices at the center of development decisions.
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.
Thailand's youth aren't just complaining about mental health struggles anymore. They're sitting at the policy table designing real solutions with government officials.
A new regional coalition is connecting thousands of young climate innovators across Eastern Africa with funding, mentorship, and a direct voice in shaping policy. Starting with 30 youth representatives, the initiative aims to turn grassroots solutions into region-wide impact.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrated the nation's young people as architects of the future on International Youth Day. His message highlights how investing in youth drives national progress and global leadership.
Ghana is bridging the gap between AI education policy and real job opportunities through a landmark summit connecting ministries, students, and innovators. The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit aims to turn digital skills into actual employment for Africa's youth.
New York just ranked as the nation's best state for child mental well-being, and Governor Kathy Hochul credits one game-changing policy: phone-free schools. Students are playing cards at lunch again, teachers report better engagement, and 92% of schools say the transition went smoothly.
Uganda has reserved 30% of environmental committee seats for young people and launched a Youth and Children's Pavilion to amplify their voices in fighting climate change. The nation is betting on its youngest citizens to lead the charge against environmental challenges.
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.
Young people across five Ghanaian districts are getting a seat at the table where local development decisions get made. A new dialogue program is breaking down barriers that kept youth voices out of city planning and budget decisions.
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.
After pole vaulters faced fines and harassment for traveling with their equipment, India's railway system is drafting its first-ever policy to help athletes transport their gear. The sports ministry stepped in after athletes carrying 17-foot poles were forced off trains.
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.
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.
Over 200 young innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered at South Africa's 11th Annual Green Youth Indaba to chart pathways for youth-led sustainable solutions. The two-day summit focused on turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities through circular economy strategies and cross-sector partnerships.
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 Ghanaian police detective is sounding the alarm on predatory network marketing schemes luring young people into overcrowded living conditions and financial ruin. His call to action is sparking national attention on protecting Ghana's most valuable resource: its youth.
New research reveals why young people join gangs and proves harsh laws don't work. Early intervention programs targeting friendship, family, and community connections show real promise instead.
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