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Introducing The New And Improved Version Of Tourism, Powered By Millennials
There are two things we definitely know about the Millennial generation: they love to travel, and they do things their way. So when you combine these two characteristics with the fact that most Millennials have entered the work force, with incomes rising each year, one has to wonder how this generational shift will affect tourism?
Youth Global Forum 2016’s Winning Project: Fighting The Isolation Of The Elderly By Educating...
The Youth Global Forum 2016 in Jakarta has concluded. Over the course of four days, more than 100 young people from 29 countries were gathered together to come up with interesting solutions for sustainable social development. Seven youth initiatives “battled” for the Forum’s main prize – a realization grant. And the winner was a young, but experienced, social entrepreneur from Russia: Olga Lakhnova, with a project targeted to fight the isolation of elderly people by allowing them to help with educating children. Olga plans to launch a social club in Moscow where local retirees will be able to use their knowledge for good by educating children through one-on-one instruction or in “classes” consisting of small groups. According to Olga, this will help elderly people to fight isolation and will give children the opportunity to obtain additional education for free. In this interview Olga explains the concept behind her winning project.
Amnesty International Is Seeking To Appoint An Experienced Researcher
The newly established Europe and Central Asia Regional Office at the International Secretariat of Amnesty International is seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced researcher to the role of Western Europe Researcher with a partially thematic focus on women’s human rights. Remuneration is 45,855 GBP for 35 working hours. Deadline to apply is December 13th.
The Danger Of A Single Story
If a culture is depicted only in one way, over and over, this becomes “reality” in the eyes of the beholder and this is very dangerous. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a Nigerian-born writer who now is living both in her homeland and in the United States. Her novels, poems and short stories are characterized by accuracy, both worldly and geographically. The representation of the society, gender, race and reality never feels wrong.
What It Takes To Start A Bakery?
Clemence Digiovanni and Clara Pulja, both only 25, are already successful entrepreneurs. They get up every morning at 4 a.m. and work more than twelve hours so their customers can be happy and well fed. Although each of them originally decided to choose different life paths, an unplanned encounter in Northern France brought them together and allowed them to become business partners. Belgrade’s unique vibe enchanted them immediately, and without much planning they picked it as the right hot spot for their culinary adventure. Today they are the proud owners of the only genuine French bakery in the Serbian capital, called La Petite Cantine. In less than a year it has become a place that people talk about and rush to in the early morning hours, so they can grab their almond croissants while they’re still hot. And while their guests praise Clara and Clemence, calling what they do pure magic, they claim their business is just a reflection of themselves, representing the simplicity of life's pleasures at their best.
#NowTrending Innovative Co-Working Spaces
Long gone are the days of staying in one fixed location and working for one company your entire life. Freedom, mobility and flexibility are they key words for today’s generation, which celebrates their independence, especially when it comes to working. Worldwide, the number of co-working spaces has grown over 300 percent since 2010. There are now more than 2500 co-working spaces in 80 countries and counting.
Our Instant Future From Electric Cars And Cyborgs To DNA Editing, Extra-solar Planets, And...
Scientist and also Deputy Director of the Petnica Science Center, Nikola Bozic (38) left the audience speechless with his TEDx Zemun talk about the latest discoveries that will soon shape our future. From electric cars and cyborgs to DNA editing, extra-solar planets, and distant life forms, for instance, he put reality and imagination together. Although the world is struggling with numerous issues regarding the use of energy sources, climate change, and the misuse of modern technology, Nikola hopes we will be smart enough to use all scientific knowledge in the centuries ahead for making the Earth a planet to be proud of. Precisely for these reasons, he believes, science and education should never be seen just as expenses for the government budget, but crucial investments in the future.
10 Ways Mobile Phones Are Being Used For Social Good
Mobile phones are the most widely used electronic device ever for a few years now. They are everywhere and everyone seems to have one (or more) and they have probably already outnumbered the world population. However, you, just like a lot of Government institutions and organizations can use mobile phones for some awesome causes and purposes. Read on to find out 10 of such innovative ideas.
Unusual Professions – Cruise Ship Staff
Compared to working with airlines, fewer individuals think of working on cruise ships and extremely few women actually join cruis lines.
What Can Social Science Students Expect From East Asia?
East Asian universities may seem to be a Wonderland when it comes to natural sciences, engineering, and high-tech in general. What most student populations usually do not consider are the high quality, successful departments of social sciences and humanities that the Asian sub-region offers. If we make a comparison with most of the European top Universities (for example Heidelberg in Germany and Krakow in Poland), we will notice significant differences in the approach towards fields of study like Sociology, Political Science, Law, etc. This certainly doesn’t diminish the significance of the East Asian University environment, it actually makes it more exotic than is commonly understood.
Social Activism, Millennials Edition
The history of the 20th century has been marked with movements and revolutionary ideas that have changed the world forever. Most of our grandparents participated in some of the social movements that gave birth to the society that we know today. The product of their work is modern society. All of their ideas were seen as radical when they were first articulated, but today the same principles and ideas are seen as common sense. The older generation has made its contribution to the development of society, now what about the Millennials? What will be their legacy for the generations to come, and how do today’s young people feel about social activism?
Unusual Professions – Mountain Guide
You don’t have to be aiming for the Everest if you want to be a mountain guide. There are mountains all over the world and most countries need mountain guides. The profession also happens to be well paying in addition to filling your wants and desires for adventure.
Powering Young Adults And Future Generations Through The Innovative Ingenuity Of Solar Energy
With the Polar caps melting and unidentifiable, haunting, and curious sounds emerging in the Polar region, even wildlife and marine life are being driven away. Researchers, hunters, and fisher people have confirmed this reality. Many cities in the developing world are becoming unliveable due to pollution. Not just early morning smog but soot-filled air all through the day and night in many cities has already driven away birds. Humans are wearing masks just to be able to breathe somewhat purified air, above all in the highly populated and industrialized cities of India and China.
Five Travel Themed Podcasts You Need To Listen To Right Now
Podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years, and do not show any signs of slowing down. They’re almost accessible anywhere, on any type of device, and unlike radio, you can download and save them to listen at any time you would like to. There are inspirational podcasts, podcasts for entertainment and podcasts for educational purposes.
Fully Funded Leadership Skills Training For Youth Workers In The Czech Republic
A non-formal group of young people from Brno, Czech Republic called Czekobanda is inviting young people to apply for the fully funded leadership skills training Braveheart. The training course is based on the experiential and outdoor learning methodology. Deadline to apply is November 30.
Get Your Chance To Study In The Czech Republic For Free
The Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague through the support of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport offers 7 development scholarships for developing countries. Applications for these scholarships are open to all students from developing countries and countries going through a process of political and economic transition. Deadline to apply is April 30.
Unusual Professions – Scuba Diver
For lifelong vacations and excitement, Scuba Diving deserves a serious look.
Shake The Flat Before Moving In! Young Entrepreneur Nicolas Lesage Talks To YT About...
We live in the age of digital innovations and the rise of technologies. According to statistics gathered by Pocketgamer.biz in 2015, developers are submitting more than 1,000 apps to Apple's App Store per day! With millions of apps available it is really difficult to find the ones that we really need. Young developer Nicolas Lesage has come up with an app that targets students and young people as its primary audience. The idea is simple, yet something that you have not heard of before. I sat down with Nicolas to discuss the idea of FlatShaker - the app that helps you find out about an apartment before moving in.
Is Free Education Possible In South Africa?
Student unrest has been the pinnacle of South Africa's tertiary education sphere. Cleverly themed #FeesMustFall, students across the country downed classes and went on nationwide protests that captured the international communities attention. The student protest movement was orchestrated after a fees increase throughout South Africa's universities. The Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, announced that fees would be increased by 8% in 2017 and that news did not sit down well with the students.
Contest For Traveling Enthusiasts And Travel Bloggers
Young travel enthusiasts living and working in Germany, Switzerland and Austria are welcome to take part in contest organized by travel startup called Locamba. The winners will get free premium account in the value of 50 CHF.
























