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Politics Can Be Fun(ny): Interview With Geoff Meade
This year's European Youth Event, which took place in Strasbourg on May 20-21, offered a great range of inspiring workshops and meetings with fascinating personalities. One of the highlights of the event was the stand-up comedy show performed by Enissa Amani, German comedian, and Geoff Meade, British journalist. We talked to Geoff about the event he organizes in Brussels – the Brussels Press Revue – and asked him about the political dimension of comedy.
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.
Best Festivals For Young People In June
Month after month, we come back to you with the most interesting and most distinctive festivals around the world. June is not going to be an exception. Get inspired, book your tickets, and get yourself to where things are happening. Given that the five festivals in today's article are going to be held in the second half of June, there will be plenty of time for you to plan your trip.
Young Entrepreneur Marat Shafigullin: “A Lack Of Opportunity Can Become A Very Powerful Impulse...
This startup aims to raise the level of international education in Russia. The Eurasian Research Peace Development Institute has given a chance to more than one hundred youth diplomats from different parts of the country to gain international experience all across Europe. The Youth Time Magazine has interviewed the president of the Institute, Marat Shafigullin.
5 Inspirational Movie Characters Who Will Boost Your Inspiration
Young lead characters who inspire the viewer - that is the topic of today's movie reviews. They are ordinary people who at a critical point in their lives experience an extraordinary turn of fate. From that moment they move in an unknown and unexpected direction where they find the strength and courage not only to continue, but also to inspire others.
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.
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.
Spend A Year In London: Fellowship In The Queen Elizabeth II Academy
The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs offers the opportunity to spend up to 12 months at Chatham House in London, UK. Young and experienced leaders are invited to apply for new fellowships. Deadline is May 31st.
How Public Transport In Kenya Is A Hallmark Of Cultural Cohesion
Riding on public transport is such an ordinary activity that we often do it without even realizing what’s happening around us. Not in Kenya! Kenya’s unique public busses play music on full blast and drive around as mobile artefacts, inviting everyone to jump on with no need to get off!
Tbilisi: The Pearl Of The Caucasus
People have different tastes and preferences when it comes to choosing their next holiday destination. Many tourists prefer to spend their holidays in Europe’s most famous cities. But what if people shift their focus from Western Europe and move a little bit towards the East. Not the very Far East, just far enough to get you to a unique country that has fascinated travelers throughout the years: Georgia, the pearl of the Caucasus. We chose a few of these things to share with you and invite you to a real Caucasian journey.
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.
Remember The War To Stay Human
71 years ago, one of the most dreadful war in the history of humanity ended – with the first (and hopefully the last!) atomic bomb used, with the word Holocaust invented, and more than 50 million people killed. The famous Russian military officer Alexander Suvorov once said: “A war is not over until the last soldier is buried.” There are a few million people missing from the Second World War whose destiny is still unknown. Alexey Petrovich, the leader of a Moldavian NGO called the «Russian Historical and Patriotic Club», believes that the main goal of his life is to restore and save the memory of soldiers.
False Stereotypes You May Have Heard About Americans While Traveling Abroad
As someone who has traveled throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and the Caribbean, I have heard loads of stereotypes about North Americans that I would like to address as half truths, exaggerations, or just downright false.
Fully Funded Investigative Journalism Conference In Nepal
The Uncovering Asia conference will take place from 23 – 25 September 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal. For the three-day conference organizers will bring together an extraordinary group of top investigative reporters, data journalists, and media law and security experts from across Asia and around the world. For selected participants the conference is fully funded including airfare. Deadline to apply is May 15.
Good-bye Elections, Hello Internet
The lack of trust in democratic institutions such as elections among European youth is evident. However, young people have, in fact, become even more politically engaged by choosing non-traditional forms of participation, via the Internet, over conventional acts of voting.
Become A Pilgrim, Join Unique Summer Camp In The Czech Republic
WANDERFUL! is more a training course, than a camp. The event is based on pilgrimage and outdoor guided activities. This is an experiential journey through our inner and outer landscapes. Deadline to apply is May 15th.
The Way To Advocate For Women’s Health, Rights And Wellbeing, Part II
In part I of the interview with Tamara Windau-Melmer, a youth programs and advocacy manager at Women Deliver, we asked Tamara a few questions about her previous experiences in advocacy, her position at Women Deliver and the motivation behind her interest in working on women’s health and rights. For the second part of the interview, we asked her a few more questions about the different challenges that women face on a daily basis across the globe, the importance of working on and advocating for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and the Women Deliver Global Conference which will take place 16-19 May in Copenhagen.
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.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas: An Undercover Reporter Who Uncovers Hidden Truths
Sometimes it takes a spark, just a spark, and he has provided that spark for the whole edifice to blow up,” former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said about the world’s most famous reporter, whose face is known to only a very few people. Anas Aremeyaw Anas is an investigative journalist from Ghana who uses his anonymity as a tool in his investigative arsenal and relies on prosthetics to uncover serious human rights violations and corruption stories.
























