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Bangladesh is making history today as millions cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led movement peacefully ousted the previous government in 2024. The vote marks a fresh democratic start for the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
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.
Over 127 million Bangladeshis cast ballots in their first free election after student protesters toppled an authoritarian regime in 2024. Five million first-time voters are helping shape their country's democratic future.
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.
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.
Three Southern women launched Y'all Vote to educate voters about local elections after a Supreme Court ruling weakened voting rights protections. Their grassroots network of content creators is proving that your vote matters most in your own backyard.
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.
During his visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV showed his sense of humor by admitting young people would probably choose a Bad Bunny concert over seeing him. Half a million young Catholics proved him wonderfully wrong.
Scientists found that older Americans who vote live significantly longer than those who don't, with voters showing up to 45% lower death risk. The health benefits persisted for 15 years and worked regardless of how people voted or whether their candidate won.
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.
After facing national political tensions, MP Esmah Lahlah is returning to where her heart leads her: fighting for young people at the city level. The 46-year-old will lead Amsterdam's education, youth employment, and youth care as the city's newest alderman.
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 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.
A proven housing model that's helped thousands of young Australians find stable homes is coming to the Northern Territory, where youth homelessness rates are the nation's highest. Advocates say youth foyers have achieved over 80% success rates in transitioning young people into safe housing.
Over 21,000 election workers in Kerala may have been unable to vote while helping others cast their ballots. Now the state's High Court is pushing to make sure every citizen can exercise their right to vote, no matter their duties.
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.
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.
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