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“Reflecting on present day energy challenges”

May 8, 2018 2296 views

Vehicles and industry top the list of energy challenges, but Alphonse Akouyu, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now studying…

Education

“My writing opened doors of opportunity”

May 7, 2018 3089 views

A passion for writing has opened doors for Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from Gombe in Nigeria, who finds opportunity…

Youth Networks

Trinbagonian thoughts on peace

May 6, 2018 1954 views

By Terez Lord and Rashala Joseph Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, Trinidad and Tobago Chapter Experiences are diverse among cultures,…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“Helping women by providing #PadsForBorno”

May 5, 2018 2397 views

Educating about and providing women with supplies for menstruation can be difficult, especially among vulnerable groups. Musa Temidayo, 26, a…

Democracy & Participation

“Discordancy and democracy in Africa”

May 3, 2018 1556 views

Democracy is espoused as the ideal, but Metolo Foyet, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now living in Niger, reflects…

Culture

“African parents – the master dreamers”

May 2, 2018 2337 views

Dreaming of the future is a powerful motivation, but as Richmond Setrana, 25, a Correspondent from Tema in Ghana writes,…

Economic Development

“Sustainable development is the way to go”

May 2, 2018 1844 views

As the Earth’s population rises and resources are depleted, new resources are in demand, writes Bhagya Wijayawardane, 28, a Correspondent from Colombo,…

Human Rights

“People with albinism risk being killed”

April 30, 2018 3526 views

McLloyd Kudzingo, 27, a Correspondent from Malawi, advocates education, laws and research to end the misconceptions about people with albinism…

Democracy & Participation

“A youth view on deciding who heads CHOGM”

April 27, 2018 1939 views

Did the announcement of HRH Prince Charles to succeed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth influence how young people view the Commonwealth? Angelique…

“Self-empowerment through volunteer work”

April 26, 2018 3020 views

Volunteer work is a route to empowerment and skills development, writes Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, who…

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