National elections can heighten the appetite for change, writes Bryan Obaji, 25, a Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, who examines the changes Nigerians want so that their country can reach its leadership potential.   Change for many people could mean different things whether positive or negative, depending on the way an individual sees it or is willing …

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Zurich hosted a summit for young leaders, among them Navodinee Wickramanayake, 22, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka, who found inspiration in the kinds of change being led by youth.  Each year, young leaders from across the world travel to various cities to attend The Global Changemakers Youth Summit, which is an incredible experience for young activists, …

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The internet and social media give youth an enormous opportunity to amplify their voices, writes Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who looks at ways these remarkable tools have been used for positive change. The youthful age offers so much opportunity, potential and prospects to build, learn, and explore. A period to …

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Youthful enthusiasm and activism have a powerful role to play in Nigeria, according to a former Secretary General of the Commonwealth. As Sola Abe, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria reports, youth engagement can help Nigeria restructure for positive social change. In commemoration of the International Youth Day 2016, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, …

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Nigerians voted for change in the most recent election, but as Emmanuel Olutokun, 23, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria writes, change has to come from both the leadership and the people.  Nigeria’s present administration rode into power on the mantra of change. Many Nigerians did buy into it because the insight was apt, but …

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Sailesh Singal, 21, a Correspondent from Siliguri, India describes how Youth Of Siliguri, a movement initiated by youth, have united to tell society that their combined efforts can create a positive and dynamic impact. The crux of the movement is willingness to revolutionise the thought process through creative awareness. Last year, Youth Of Siliguri initiated The Pocket Money …

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Wrong impressions were swept away when Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, made a guest visit to a Rotary Club visit. He discovered that Rotary embodies four important aspects for building a better society. Arguably the work done by Rotary Clubs seems not to be tracked as developmental, yet it’s critical if …

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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 …

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Can gender equality exist, wonders Shannay Williams, 19, a Correspondent from St. Thomas in Jamaica, as she looks at whether equality means accepting distinct social roles or rejecting that idea entirely. There is no such thing as gender equality and for all intents and purposes, from my viewpoint speaking as a woman. How can gender equality exist, …

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