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Youth In The News: Lobbyists For The Millennials? Check!

The past week was packed with amazing youth-related news, and we present to you our pick of the most important and most inspiring stories. The topic for this week is the future.

A Genius On A Bicycle

At first glance, Nikola Cvejin looks like an ordinary young man from a modest family who likes to make flower decorations and repair bicycles. Nevertheless, behind the modest appearance there is a character of genius who has been proclaimed to be one of the seven Serbian inventors of the 21st century, with six patented inventions and more than 50 medals recognizing his work.

Main Things That Bind Us Together: Cup of Coffee

Cup of Coffee: Main Things That Bind Us Together:

Main Things That Bind Us Together is an ongoing series on Youth Time that explores ideas and practices that are shared and celebrated all over the world. This week let's talk about coffee.

More Than Just School, Israel’s Inspiring Social Venture

Out of 80 students, only five qualified for University, and only four were able to go. Israel Gawiseb was one of the four, but upon reaching the University, he realized that success is much more than just getting good grades. This was when Israel decided to return to his hometown, Khorixas, in Namibia, to start an institute that can change a student’s life.

Unusual Profession – Optometry

Today's unusual profession is optometry – a profession that is sometimes overlooked in favor of better known or higher profile occupations in medicine. Optometrists examine eyes and diagnose diseases of the eye.

 

Fully Funded Global Youth Leadership Workshop In South Korea

Applications are now open for the 2nd Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education. Approximately 50 participants will be selected. Travel and local expenses will be covered for all successful applicants. The workshop will be held from the 11th July to 16th July 2016, at the Busan University of Foreign Studies in Busan, Republic of Korea. Deadline to apply is May 25th.

From Comedy To Drama: Five Movies About Teenage Pregnancy

The pregnant teenager - it is a topic that promises much in all genres. Early pregnancy is the topic of today's five movies, ranging from crazy comedies to controversial and serious dramas about young mothers from different backgrounds, who have to cope not only with their situation, but often also with their community and its prejudices.

The Amazing Knit World Of Tammy Kanat

When you follow Tammy Kanat Instagram you open the door to a gorgeous and colourful world of arm knit blankets, magnificent rugs, and modern wall hangings. Her woven tapestries are an expression of herself. By combining bright colours, different shapes, and various techniques she creates pieces that represent her love of nature, texture, and design. And during our conversation we learn why her work is such a magnet for so many artists and makers. To begin with, it's just so insanely beautiful!

Unusual Professions: Chief Listening Officer

If you feel at home on social networks, you might want to look into this  opportunity. It's one of those jobs where no particular education is crucial to finding a position in the field, although a minimum requirement is obtaining a master’s degree in areas like business administration, marketing, or human resources. We are talking about Chief Listening Officer - a brand new profession that has arisen as a response to accelerating customer activity requiring constant attention and a response capability from corporate side.

Milan Fashion Week: A Fashionable Backstage Look At Consumerism

In the early spring of 2016, Ksenia Segina, photographer and journalist, visited Milan Fashion Week. You might say that it is one of the most sumptuous fashion events in the world, the visitors of which spend a fabulous amount of money on renewing their own fashionable wardrobes. However, among those who flock to Milan during this time period are not only the money-bags but also people for whom fashion is a way of life. We have surveyed the opinion of some of them about consumerism and about their place in this industry.

5 Films Reflecting The Conflict On The anniversary Of The End Of WWII

This week is going to be an 71 st. anniversary of the end of the WW II. As a contribution we prepared for you five movies with this thematic. Yes, the list covers only movies related to the commemoration of the 2nd World War, but surely we won't stay with one genre only. Obviously there you find couple of dramas reflecting the sadness of human's struggling in the unenviable situations. But, we also added a comedy which fights with completely different kind of weapon – humour, and there goes one absolutely ridiculous piece where the hated Nazis were not only humiliated, but the director decided not to slavishly follow the unfortunate sequence of events, and change the history instead. Well done. Enjoy watching.

Spanish Illustrator Gonzalo Muiño: « If It Makes Me Laugh Or Holds My Attention,...

Gonzalo Muiño has his own recognizable and elegant (and not devoid of humor) style in the world of graphic art. Trained as a graphic designer, Gonzalo is currently working at AD Spain and as a free lance illustrator. His clients have included Grazia, Glamour, and Time magazines, Zara, Penguin, and others. His love of fashion and film often finds its way into his illustrations, especially in his portrait series for Icon postcards, which include Coco Chanel, Anna Wintour, and Grace Coddington. During our discussion, we talked about several topics ranging from Karl Lagerfeld to illustrative techniques.

Youth In The News: Millennials Bringing Change And Tearing Down Stereotypes

Yet another week has passed, and our eyes have focused on interesting youth-related news from all around the world. This time we have decided to mix it up a little bit. So keep scrolling down and see the stories we have chosen for you. We promise, you will not be wasting your time.

Sailing Towards Change

Monde Sitole is an alpinist and sailor from Cape Town, South Africa. His story starts when he got an opportunity via the Cape Wind Jammers Sailing Trust to be among the first Africans to attend school on board a tall ship on a voyage from Cape Town to Bermuda. Currently he is running Educational Strategies Foundation to develop a culture of achievement and excellence.

Young Entrepreneur Nastya Varlamova About The Importance Of Holding Your Own

Nastya Varlamova is the most outstanding example of the modern illustrator. She is young, talented, recognizable, brave, and incredibly popular. Every day, Nastya inspires thousands of subscribers with the illustrations she posts on Instagram. And she is doing everything at the right time! She publishes books, teaches at the British School of Design in Moscow, and creates new projects. We asked her about the life of a young artist in Russia and about the “tools” one should use in the search for creative work.

Why It Is Important To Focus On Global Education And Smart Technology?

Global education seems to be an important concern for everybody who fights for a better future. Dr. Celina Del Felice is a researcher and peace educator. She has a background in Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies, with broad experience at the interface between academic and practical research. Presently, Dr. Celina Del Felice is an e-learning tutor for the North-South Center of the Council of Europe, the Network University, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and Swisspeace/University of Basel. Obviously she is the right person to talk to about global education. In the following interview she will answer questions and try to inspire youth to be active and show how it is possible to make smart use of modern technology.

Starting From Scratch: Three Books To Help You Grow Your Business

We’ve all probably fantasized about having our own business. Maybe we’ve even developed our idea or written an amateur business plan, but we never dared to take it one step further and actually take action. In the competitive world we live in, risks aren’t small, so people usually give up before they begin. But what if there is a way to get enough guts up actually to start doing something? We recommend that you read three books that will encourage you to do so.

The Journey That Makes The Destination Worth It

After years of building a career in his hometown of Belgrade, a young graphic designer decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean, following the intuition that had led him to great success. In less than three years he became ranked among top 111 designers in the USA by launching a product called Heart Plate, that might change the obesity problem all over the world. For YT magazine, he speaks about the struggles he has had to deal with and his business challenges, and gives important advice to his young future colleagues. Meet Nikola Vucicevic (35).

5 Non Mainstream TV Shows That Competed With High Budget Films

Today's movie selections belong to the category of made-for-TV films. There must be a mysterious force in the minds of movie audiences that consigns  made-for-TV movies inexorably to oblivion. Our five movies, though, are great despite not being made with large budgets and have achieved well-deserved prominence in the global film industry. Some of them have won prestigious awards in their category, and they are more than just easy watching for boring Sunday afternoons.

Hearing loss

Hearing loss: Disability Turned To Advantage

Dalibor Dumic is a young man with a hearing disability. When he was taking his first steps in the field of engineering, he never imagined it would bring him to where he now is. This is the story about this courageous young man, his unbreakable spirit and positive attitude that changed his life, and the lives of other people around him.

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