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Ghanaian Afro Soul Fuels the Rhythm of the Heart through Songstress Efya!

There is a strong misconception of Africa. Through the media and other social media outlets, Africa is perceived as a struggling continent seeking dependency from others. The perception is false. There is richness flowing through the rivers and streets of African Countries. From entrepreneurship, architecture, art, and music, Africa is all things royalty! Royalty is seen and heard through radiant beauty and powerful voices such as Ghanaian afro soul singer, Efya.
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Procter & Gamble in Poland: Part-Time Planning Internship

Current university students can apply for an internship at the P&G European Planning Center Warsaw, Poland. Paid internships last up to 12 months are flexible in time commitment.
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Life Through the Sounds of Ghana

Africa is the focal point for all things percussive. We forget easily the influence Africa has had on government, pop culture, food, but also music! Music through the world of various African cultures, created some of the important musical implications you see in modern musical societies. Through my time here on planet earth, I recognize my past and future through my African ancestry of Ghana.
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Interview with Akwasi Frimpong, Ghana’s First Skeleton Olympian

Akwasi Frimpong is a Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete. Frimpong was raised in Ghana and later moved to the Netherlands. Now living in the United States, Akwasi is training for the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Beijing, which will happen in 2022. Akwasi has many dreams, but he doesn’t sit waiting for them to come true. His biggest focus is to win the very first Winter Olympic Games medal for his country Ghana. But that’s not the only one. Being a family man, Akwasi and his wife Erica are busy raising their daughter, Ashanti, while he accepts engagements as a public speaker and enjoys doing charity work and helping others. Read on to find out more about this man of many talents.
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Marking Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Can We Pave the Road for a Zero Hunger...

Almost every one of us loves eating, although not every one of us tends to think about whether the food on our table is sustainably produced, whether it is safe, or where its ingredients are from. To that end, through this article, Youth Time focuses attention on the influence of Sustainable Gastronomy on our health and our environment, and why it counts among the most important legacies we can leave behind for future generations. In this piece we will explore Sustainable Development Goals, we will examine the chances of enjoying a world where zero hunger prevails, and we will also learn what actions should be followed for living a more sustainable life.
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Essity Marketing Internship in Portugal

Students and recent Business, Economics or Marketing graduates are invited for a paid internship at Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company in Lisbon, Portugal. The deadline is on 29 June 2020.
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Water Journalism Academy 2020 for the MENA region and Turkey

40 journalists and bloggers interested in covering water-related stories are invited for the first virtual Water Journalism Academy 2020 for Middle East and North Africa. The program is virtual and free and will take place on 10 August – 14 September 2020.
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Grants for Your Gap Year, Internship, or Volunteering Abroad

Win up to $2,500 to support your living expenses and airfare for an international trip with a purpose. International volunteers who’d like to embark on a volunteer journey, internship, or a gap year abroad may apply for the available grants listed below. In this series on alternative tourism, we share opportunities and tips for untrivial travel experiences.
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Scholarships at Dali University

Specializing in research and teaching, Dali University which is in the popular tourist destination of Dali in Yunnan in China is currently offering scholarships for students from countries other than China. One of the major attractions of Dali are the Cang mountains with summits ranging from 3,500 metres to 4122 metres. Dali is also known as the city of landscapes.
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The Story of Ifreet Taheea, a Food Blogger Who Raised $10,000 for Bangladesh Families

Ifreet Taheea, 22, proves the power of youth activism in benefiting the community through her inspiring story. Along with a group of friends, Ifreet started a group on Facebook titled Dhaka Covid-19 Crisis Relief, through which people could stay updated and gain the information needed for ways they could donate and help the cause. They managed to raise $10,000 for Bangladesh’s underprivileged families! Ifreet also started 3.5 billion reason initiative focused on gender equality and female engagement in the Bangladesh community.
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World Blood Donor Day – Seeing Through the Possibilities of Digital Health

Inspired by World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14, through this piece we will look into how technology and digitalization are changing/optimizing the process of donating blood. We will briefly discuss the background of this day, and the benefits of donating blood, too.
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Pan African Youth Camp 2020 for Young Changemakers

Eastern Africans are invited to take part in youth development and investment sessions as part of the Pan African Youth Camp 2020 changemakers. Selected participants will be fully funded. The deadline is on 21 June 2020.
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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program

The WBG YPP is a two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract. All YPs start the program in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training. The deadline is on 30 June 2020.
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ASEAN Foundation scholarship- Chulabhorn

ASEAN which is the association of Southeast Nations and includes countries such as Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Laos is currently offering scholarships in partnership with Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Thailand.
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6 Handshake Rule – Are We Still 6 People Away From Each Other?

The 6 handshakes rule, also known as the 6 degrees of separation theory, claims that we can get to know anyone by connecting through 6 people, or even fewer. A “degree of separation” is a measure of social distance between human beings. Through this piece, I will give the historical background behind this theory and will share my own personal connection to it. Appealingly, a part of this article is dedicated to the studies that have elaborated on this matter, and its relation to the current pandemic.
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Openmind Projects

There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteer programs for youth to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about Openmind Projects, a foundation in Southeast Asia that provides underprivileged communities with skills and knowledge by engaging international volunteers in meaningful work.
Educate Through Musical Richness with Aruna Sairam!

Educate Through Musical Richness with Aruna Sairam!

It is our duty to become globally aware. Not only in the land of politics and social issues, but through the world of music! Music has the power to bring people together in ways no one has ever imagined. These efforts are built through the eyes of Aruna Sairam and Carnatic Music. 
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Iceland – Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability

The job market is constantly changing as new technology is developed. It has been a common theme in human history to fear robots taking over our jobs. In a way, this has been happening for decades, albeit not in a sci-fi horror movie way. Technology has made its way into our daily lives and workplaces. All sorts of tasks are being automated and processes digitized. Many don’t even realize it, but various forms of AI are already in our workplaces. Even countries like Iceland, despite being small in size and population, are experiencing tech-related changes.
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World Environment Day – The Urgency of E-Waste

When thinking about things that are a threat to the environment, we commonly tend to think of plastic bags, pollution, or cutting down trees. Of course, all of these are valid concerns when talking about the negative impacts we see on our environment. However, in this article, I will direct your attention to other factors that are just as detrimental to the environment. Every day, little by little, we are increasing the already alarming amount of electronic waste (henceforth e-waste) – meaning all discarded electrical or electronic devices.
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ABEM – Scholarships for Postgraduate Students

The ABEM (The African Biomedical Engineering Mobility) project is funded by the Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission and the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme of Education

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It’s needless to emphasise the role of social media in modern times. We are all aware of its importance for our lives, daily routines and even our choices and behaviors. Given this importance, no wonder people are trying to get a career out of social media knowledge. But what is it that you need in order to succeed?