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The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals Finland leads the world in well-being, while highlighting how social media use connects to youth happiness globally. Despite regional challenges in North America and Western Europe, young people worldwide show increasing empathy and patience.
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.
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 wellness industry exploded by 28.4% in 2023, claiming the world's highest growth rate as global consumers invest trillions in longevity and preventive health. The country now ranks 8th globally in healthcare quality and is transforming ancient healing wisdom into cutting-edge wellness innovation.
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.
The Devils Youth Foundation just hit a milestone, awarding a record $1.5 million to support 38 organizations and 10 deserving students across New Jersey. More than 93,000 young people will benefit from programs focused on sports, wellness, education, and the arts.
A Florida high school just transformed a classroom into a dedicated space where students can reset, build coping skills, and find support during tough moments. The Panther's Den wellness room is part of a growing movement putting mental health resources directly into schools where teens need them most.
A groundbreaking guide reveals the 14 elements that make mental health programs actually work for young people of color. The secret? Let the kids lead.
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.
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.
The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's hidden environmental problems by plugging abandoned oil wells that leak methane and contaminate water. Led by Curtis Shuck, this scrappy team has developed expertise in sealing dangerous wells across the country.
Since the 988 suicide prevention hotline launched in 2022, youth suicides dropped 11% below projections, with 4,372 lives saved. States with the most calls saw the biggest declines.
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.
A groundbreaking youth empowerment project in Ghana just expanded after reaching 28,000 young people and getting their voices into local government. The initiative is now building tools to connect youth skills with real jobs and bring mental health support into schools.
Nigerian students are becoming health ambassadors in their communities through a new program that teaches them about nutrition, hygiene, and vaccines. The initiative brings together education and health agencies to empower young people as leaders of wellness.
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.
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.
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