The invaluable resources of internet have become increasingly accessible, but as Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda writes, that fact poses a double-edged dilemma for parents of young children. The world has gone digital, and every one can now connect to the internet through the new wave of smart phones. In 2011, …
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Alternative narratives to Illegal migration amongst young people in Nigeria
May 17by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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Read moreBreaking Barriers: Empowering Minds Through Inclusive Education
May 16by Karishma Arora Sit idle no more. Go, get education. End misery of the oppressed and forsaken. You …
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Read moreOne Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth Through Education
May 12by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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Read moreDigital Inclusion – A Path to Bridge Educational Inequity
May 7by Samara Ali It’s the beginning of March 2020, and amid the excitement of a mundane school break, c …
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Read moreThere have been many promises on the issue of universal education, but as Musa Temidayo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria writes, many of those commitments have not been met. Combined with ongoing conflict, the result threatens the goal of education for the world’s children. Education has emerged to be on the frontiers of major …
With the population of persons affected by HIV and AIDS still growing, Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, looks at discrimination that can still hamper productive lives. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there were approximately 36.9 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2014. Of these 2.6 million …
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Applications for the Commonwealth Youth Awards 2016 are open until October 31. I decided to work on ensuring quality education for all because I believe that it can contribute to the overall set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I implemented innovative digital technology methods to improve the quality of education for which I won the …
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The taboo on talking about menstruation has been broken, writes Chimwemwe Manyozo, 27, is a Correspondent from Lilongwe, Malawi, but he argues the conversation should not turn into an either-or debate about access to supplies that serve girls’ need for health and success. Ever since I can remember, menstruation has been a topic that has not been …
Entering school years was like entering a jungle, writes Tumaini Makole, 25, a Correspondent from Tanzania, where the odds of successful survival were low. He urges African leaders to take action, and change that experience for the sake of children and the future. I am writing this letter while my eyes are shedding blood tears. I …
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Independence day was a day of learning for Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who marked the occasion by taking part in sessions with change-makers and keen students. Fifty-six years after independence from the British, Nigerians are way into the journey of being responsible for the progress of her people, and …
Dr. Fathia Ayodele Kareem caused a social media storm when she broke a record as an award-winning graduate. Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, interviewed the doctor, who is now working at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, one of Ghana’s largest public hospitals. Social media in Ghana went into overdrive in August when Fathia Ayodele …
Society is highly competitive, and it is obvious that status is determined by profession, writes Madusha Erandi Thanippuliarachchi, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka. Parents commit to better education for their children, which raises question about the motives for and cost of higher education. Today in Sri Lanka, doctor, lawyer, and engineer are prominent professions that are highly …
History has returned to Nigeria’s school curriculum, but Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, underlines the damage done by its absence and the importance of the subject for the country and its citizens. One of my favourite sentiments this year would be “those who are oblivious of history are doomed to make the …