DSW: Supporting Women and Youth in East Africa
Across four countries in East Africa, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) are supporting young women with education and project work.
Opportunities
World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Programme
African nationals pursuing a PhD are invited to apply for the World Bank Group fellowship. This paid six-month-long programme will allow fellows work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and…
World Bachelor in Business Scholarships At Hong Kong Univer…
International students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in Hong Kong are invited to apply to scholarships at the School of Business & Management. Candidates may receive up to HK$210,000…
Two-Year Fellowship Programme For Junior Scholars Studying …
The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications from junior scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations for its 2021–2023 Emerging Poverty Scholars Fellowship…
Media Mentorship On Climate Change For Journalists
Young journalists from around the world are invited to apply for a paid mentorship programme that focuses on climate change. Between August and November 2021, participants will cover the climate…
People
YAWI: Freeing African Women From Violence
Across Kenya, YAWI is fighting hard to end gender-based violence with innovative techniques. We caught up with them to find out more.
International Day of Friendship: Celebrating the Worth of F…
Today is International Day of Friendship and we are celebrating how we can all be better friends – something we can all work harder for.
Meet the Organisation Fighting Human Trafficking in New Mex…
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we speak to Lynn Sanchez, leading the fight against human trafficking in New Mexico.
DSW: Supporting Women and Youth in East Africa
Across four countries in East Africa, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) are supporting young women with education and project work.
Education & Careers
Join Tamara Đurić For Intriguing News Media Webinar
On Friday 6th August, join Tamara Đurić for a webinar on the news media and how you can always be clear and accurate.
How E-Courses of Youth-MOOC are Improving Youth Work
As the pandemic struck, many courses headed online to educate. We speak to Youth-MOOC, one start-up now making big waves in youth work.
Science Fuse: Changing Education in Pakistan
Science Fuse is giving young people in Pakistan the unique opportunity to learn science in school. Grese Sermaxhaj caught up with the organisation to find out more.
Do You Have A Toxic Working Environment?
More often than we think, we end up working in a toxic working environment. We provide you with some hints on figuring out if your workplace is also made of…
Startups & Tech
The Best Apps to Send And Receive Payments in Europe
It's easier than ever to send money all over the world - but it can still be daunting. Here are the best apps to send and receive payments.
Cryptocurrencies: In Pursuit Of Riches
With more and more people investing in cryptocurrencies, we look at how it could impact our world both online and in reality.
2021 .eu Web Awards Kicks Off
The .eu Web Awards is back for another year and here at Youth Time, we are very excited as we are nominated. Find out how to vote below.
World Environment Day: Highlighting Youth Activism in the U…
June 5 marks the World Environment Day, and just like last year we here at Youth Time will observe it by talking to people working in the field.
Art & Culture
The Incredible World of Zoo Musicology
Elephants listening to Beethoven? It sounds absurd, but the link between animals and music is growing. Welcome to zoo musicology.
Star-Cluster in Crime Comedy Hitman’s Wife’s Bo…
Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Antonio Banderas represented the crime band in the recently released Patrick Hughes action flick, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. We take a look at this…
Her International Film Festival Returns For Second Year
Back for a second year, Her International Film Festival gives women aged 16-24 the chance to showcase their talents in the film industry.
The Sounds of Nu Disco
Genres define music and they are constantly evolving. Here, we look at how disco music is shifting to Nu Disco around the world.
Lifestyle
The Youth Time Travel Guide to Mexico
From stunning beaches to incredible history - oh, and tequila - there is no wonder Mexico is one of the world's favourite tourist stops.
The Best Train Journeys In The World Part Four
Concluding our mini series on the best train journeys, in this article we shall cover some of the most luxurious trains in the world.
The Art of Not Overthinking
We're all guilty of it, but why can't we stop? Here, we delve into the science behind overthinking and how you can stop this practice.
How to Practice Self-Care On a Budget
Self-care means different things to different people. It can mean materialistic things, spirituality or personal investments. A few of these self-care options often cost too much, so here are a…
Opinion
How Big Money Affects Psychology and Morality
We all ask ourselves whether big money would change our lives. But there is some science behind it. We find out more.
Can You Re-Learn The Piano? A Lesson In Perseverance
Whether you will re-learn the piano or another forgotten skill from childhood, it can be demoralising, but for Donika Gashi, it was a reawakening of an old passion.
Has Lockdown Taught Us to Love Ourselves?
2020 was most certainly an unprecedented year, filled with grief, insecurities and pain. But what if all the grieving awakened a sleeping sense of empathy within us, and invited us…
High Emotional Intelligence: A Blessing or a Burden?
People who have high emotional intelligence, can really manage to ‘walk in another person’s shoes’. This sets room for their increased empathy, but can this empathy be overwhelming?