Profile of James Ochan – raising awareness of disabilities in communities in South Sudan
My name is James Ochan. I’m from south Sudan. Southern Sudan, a country that is going to be born anew in Africa. By July 9th, 2011 it will be a
Development
Here we look at youth-led development broadly. It brings together evidence, good practice, toolkits and evaluations from youth-led programmes from different organisations, and features articles, blog posts, creative media, case studies and research pieces written by young people active in the development sector.
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International Conference on Populations and Development Global Youth Forum: How you can participate
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) is approaching its 20th anniversary. In 2014, advocates, governments, and experts will come together to assess our progress since the landmark ICPD
Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2012 – more than yet another compelling vision?
The Education for All Global Monitoring Report is the prime instrument used to assess and track progress towards achieving the six education goals agreed in the Dakar Framework for Action
First Annual Day of the Girl Child Roundup from the Adolescent Girls Advocacy & Leadership Initiative
Many blogs and articles were written/ posted on this topic yesterday (I have listed a few of our favorites below), but our very own Adolescent Girls' Advocacy and Leadership Initiative
Girl Up Q & A with the Adolescent Girls’ Advocacy and Leadership Initiative (AGALI) team
Recently, the Girl Up team interviewed Denise Dunning, Director of the Adolescent Girls' Advocacy and Leadership Initiative (AGALI), and Emily Teitsworth, AGALI Program Coordinator. They spoke the initiative, it’s programs,
Youth-Led NGOs in Profile: Skateistan’s work to empower hard-to-reach young people
Originally a Kabul-based, Afghan NGO, Skateistan has grown internationally, harnessing the power of skateboarding to grease-the-wheels of social change and development in Afghanistan, Cambodia and Pakistan; and offering programmes providing
North Korea: A rare look from Yeon Hwa Kim and Hyo Seong Choi, two North Korean Emigres to the US.
The World Bureau brings together Youth Policy’s Youth and Justice page with The Chicago Bureau, who report news vitally connected to international youth issues. Here they bring us a rare
Restless Development & UNESCO Youth Programme Report: Private Sector Toolkit for Working with Youth
Over 85% of the world’s youth live in developing countries. It is the position of this toolkit that young people are both disproportionately vulnerable to challenges such as un/under-employment and
Report Context and Overview: Youth Participation in Development Guide for agencies and policy makers
“We must fulfill our obligations to youth. The World Programme of Action for Youth asks Governments to consider the contributions of young persons on all policies affecting them”. Inspired by
Changing Cities, Building Opportunities – Synergies Between Urbanisation & Development
In 2012 more than 50% of the world’s population are classified as ‘urban’. By 2050 this figure will have reached 75% **. Humanity is experiencing the fastest urbanisation period in