For many years, efforts have been made to achieve and sustain peace, security, and better livelihoods for the youth in Africa and across the world. In this blog, Jessica Nakasamu, a 20-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Zambia, shares her key takeaways from the first of a virtual seminar series for young people hosted by The Commonwealth …

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The Barbados Youth Development Council will be hosting a one day seminar entitled Youth Employment : Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for the way forward in collaboration with the regional office of the Commonwealth Youth Programme. The impetus for this seminar arises from the special youth report released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in August 2010 …

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The out-going Minister for Youth and Sports, Ms. Akua Sena Dansua, has expressed government’s determination to resolving major challenges that have for long confronted the youth. This, she said, it is government’s recognition to the fact that, without requisite investment in the youth, there cannot be meaningful development. She made these comments at the opening …

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The out-going Minister for Youth and Sports, Ms. Akua Sena Dansua, has expressed government’s determination to resolving major challenges that have for long confronted the youth. This, she said, it is government’s recognition to the fact that, without requisite investment in the youth, there cannot be meaningful development. She made these comments at the opening …

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Do you know of a youth worker who had made an exceptional contribution? It could be a colleague or someone in an organisation that’s made a difference in your community. Nominations are open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2014, which recognise the excellence of youth workers and their enduring positive impact on young people …

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Youths have a role to play in the nation’s ambitious strategy plan, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda in Cameroon as the country prepares to celebrate National Youth Week. I’s February 2015 and once again the winds of the National Youth Week have begun blowing across Cameroon. In Bamenda students, pupils and other …

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Youth Ministers and youth representatives agree on the need to ensure action follows new policies, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon as he reports on the Africa Region Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting in Yaounde. The Africa Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (AR-CYMM) is now history, talking time is over and it is time to start the real work. …

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Jobs, security, and inclusive policy are on the minds of Cameroon’s youth, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, who says a milestone celebration is an opportunity for youth and society to engage and shape the country’s future. It’s February 2016 and once again the winds of the National Youth Week have begun …

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Achaleke Christian Leke, now 26, a Youth Peace Ambassador from Cameroon, was named the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2016, held in London in March. Commonwealth Correspondent Michael Gyekye, 23, from Ghana, conducted a written interview with the recipient of the prestigious honour. Michael: …

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