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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists are discovering that the secret to healthy aging might be hiding in your gut. New research shows that maintaining a youthful microbiome through diet and exercise could help you live longer and age better.
Fifty wellness entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Nigeria's first Wellness Impact Forum, where seven received funding and professional support to transform passion projects into sustainable businesses. Founder Tolu Eletu is building structure and credibility for an industry ready to go global.
Saudi Arabia's luxury coastal wellness resort AMAALA has been recognized by the Global Wellness Institute as a leading example of sustainable, health-focused development. The recognition marks a major milestone for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation into a global tourism hub.
University of Utah students can now access all health and wellness services through a single website that connects them to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs in one place. The new Wellness Hub aims to remove barriers for students who previously had to navigate multiple departments to find help.
Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort has been named among the world's leading wellness developments by the Global Wellness Institute for its regenerative tourism approach. The Red Sea destination will cap visitors at 500,000 annually while running entirely on renewable energy. ---
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.
Ghana is turning to the Asian Tigers' proven playbook to tackle youth unemployment: technical training that matches real job demands. The strategy could transform 14.8% youth unemployment into economic growth.
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