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This tech tool is transforming Zambian classrooms in a powerful way
Nancy Chandala, 13, is sitting in a classroom at Joel Community School in rural Zambia, fixated on a small computer screen. “I wish all...
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COMMONWEALTH BLOG - Issues, Insights, & Innovation
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May 25, 2017
‘All eyes will be on Uganda’ says minister ahead of 2017 youth meeting
The Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting to be hosted by the Government of Uganda will “set the pace for the development of young...
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May 16, 2017
Pacific islands commit to policies that promote youth entrepreneurship
“We will go back to our countries with a model that we can implement” – Government of Tonga The governments of eight Commonwealth island...
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May 5, 2017
45th National Student Commonwealth Forum, Ottawa April 30- May 5, 2017
Have you ever thought that youth can be more engaged and empowered? The 45th National Student Commonwealth Forum (NSCF) is nearing its...
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Apr 21, 2017
Everywhere Indian engineers are unwanted
Donald Trump’s message to bring jobs back to America has been loud and clear, but by no means is it new. With the rise of nationalist...
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Apr 18, 2017
The day Prince Harry showed the world how to talk about our problems
When Bryony Gordon invited the prince to speak about mental health, she was expecting pre-checked PR speak. What she got was pure...
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Apr 7, 2017
Prince Harry cheers on wounded veterans at Invictus Games team trials
Prince Harry has cheered on wounded veterans competing for a place at this year’s Invictus Games. The Royal showed up at Friday’s team...
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Mar 29, 2017
Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry release series of films focusing on mental health
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have released ten films as part of the Heads Together mental health campaign. The...
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Mar 28, 2017
Boy makes hundreds of stuffed animals for sick kids around the world
While other children play soccer or video games, Campbell “Bumble” Remess hunches over a sewing machine, crafting stuffed animals. "I...
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Feb 6, 2017
Second Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development
To mark the fourth International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), the Commonwealth Secretariat is convening the second...
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Feb 2, 2017
Will you join in the biggest national annual day of talking about mental health today?
To help kick off Time To Talk Day we have launched a film showing how simple, and important, a first conversation on mental health can...
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Jan 28, 2017
Apply Now for National Student Commonwealth Forum, Ottawa April 30- May 5, 2017
Have you ever thought that youth can be more engaged and empowered? Now in its 45th year, the National Student Commonwealth Forum (NSCF)...
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Jan 26, 2017
Youth Council leader becomes youngest Trinidad and Tobago senator
A leading member of the Commonwealth Youth Council has become the youngest ever senator in Trinidad and Tobago’s history. Nikoli Edwards,...
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Jan 7, 2017
Young people should be prioritised at the highest levels, ministers say
Major outcomes of the 8th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting include launch of the Commonwealth Youth Council and a proposal to reserve...
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Dec 13, 2016
What's driving our future?
Most adults are connected, now what? A presentation on how technology is becoming a commodity, where software will add value, and how...
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Dec 4, 2016
2016 "Find your Voice" Shakespeare on the Platform - Winner
IT'S NOT JUST WHAT YOU SAY, BUT HOW YOU SAY IT - Shakespeare on the Platform contestants from high schools across Ottawa competed for...
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Nov 21, 2016
Young people have role to play in delivering Paris climate change agreement
“Young people are brave. Their actions, challenging political correctness and status quo, will continue to inspire, revolutionise and...
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Nov 21, 2016
Commonwealth report urges governments to strengthen student voices
National student unions across the Commonwealth should be better resourced and expanded, in order to strengthen their voice. That’s the...
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Nov 7, 2016
Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016
Youth Work Week is an annual initiative by the Commonwealth Secretariat that highlights the contribution and achievements of youth work,...
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Nov 1, 2016
An Indian startup raised $30 million because millennials don’t even want to own furniture
People used to dream of growing up and acquiring a bunch of stuff. Now, it seems, dreams are different and millennials prize experience....
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