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PHONE HOME: One Simultaneous Theatre Play
While refugees keep paving their way from Turkey to Greece while heading to the wealthy North, artists in three major stops along the way agreed to attempt an innovative theatre project that will touch upon the most prominent debate in Europe: migration. Germany, Greece and the United Kingdom will collaborate in the theatre project “PHONE HOME” that will be simultaneously launched and performed in London, Athens and Munich in October 2016.
#YTGlobal Faces: Economic Policy Advisor Of The EU Dimitris Psarrakis
This week we are glad to present to you the next speaker at #YT Global Mr. Dimitris Psarrakis. YT sophomores know him from this year's Summer School, where he held a workshop on Daily Diplomacy. This time his role will be completely different. You will meet him on the second day of the Forum – Mr. Psarrakis will give a speech during the plenary session on "Challenging Youth Unemployment". Forum attendees will have the unique opportunity to get familiar with the EU policies that are striving to reduce youth unemployment from first-hand.
6 Reasons To Expand Your Startup To India
India is a huge country. It also has the largest English Speaking population of the world after USA for more than a decade now. Also Indians have worked for all the major English speaking countries of the world USA, UK, Australia and Canada for decades; as most of the work is outsourced there because of great quality and cheaper wages to be paid to workers thus generating enormous savings for companies. All of these details have one thing in common. India has great potential for the startups.
Climate Change And Climate Justice: A Challenge For The Future To Reconcile Reality And...
Many parts of the world are already dealing with man-made climate change. We can see the consequences and the direct effects of it at a glance: melting glaciers, stratospheric ozone depletion, rising sea levels, desertification and degradation of lands, increasing floods and droughts, declining water resources (both in quality and quantity), and recurring heat waves. Furthermore, this unfortunate situation includes the modification of long-established agricultural practices, and threats lo livelihood, natural resources, biodiversity, and much more.
Open Hope For Recovery In The Western Balkans
The Youth Summit took place in the second half of October in Sarajevo. This year the Summit assembled in Sarajevo 150 social and political activists and fighters for Human Rights from the Western Balkans, the EU, and post-conflict states across the globe to disscus ways and means of continuing the fight for a global society.
The Story Of How Young Zimbabweans Are Beating High Unemployment Figures
While youth unemployment rates in many sub-Saharans countries hover around 60 percent, the figure in Zimbabwe so high that many of the country's youth find themselves crossing the border to neighbouring countries such as South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia in search of a better life. It is estimated that about two million Zimbabweans now live in South Africa. But in the face of those surging unemployment rates a rare breed of entrepreneurs is emerging who have taken it upon themselves to juggle books with a splash of water and a taste of beef to live a life worth comparing to their European counterparts. But how do these Zimbabweans combat youth unemployment? How do they survive in a declining labour market?
Transforming Our World: Where Do We Stand And Where Are We Going?
This Saturday, is70 years since the UN was formally inaugurated. The foundational conference, held in San Francisco from April to June 1945, hosted representatives of 50 nations, 850 delegates, a total of 3500 staff, and more than 2500 press representatives, making the San Francisco Conference perhaps the greatest international gathering in the history of humanity. As a result, the United Nations Charter was signed and, upon its ratification by the majority of the signatories, the United Nations came into existence on 24 October 1945.
Green Cities Of The World: Where, How And Why?
Urban development, rapid industrialization, energy production and economic growth have been primary issues that all countries are now concerned about. New technologies have been developed to facilitate our lives and make the cities we live in engines of never-ending growth and innovation. All these achievements, however, have been accompanied by excessive use of natural resources and increasing energy consumption, causing a significant increase in waste generation, gas emission, and therefore, pollution.
In Billion Investments On The Youth Of Africa
Youth is the future of Africa; it is the hope he says. While many young people leave the continent heading to Europe or elsewhere in job hunting,Prince Adu-Appiah, chose to stay. Today as chairman and founder of the NGO 1Billion Africa he foresees a prosperous future for Africa. “If good leadership prevails and if collaborative efforts are developed by governments, private sectors and civil societies to invest more in the youth, we shall tell a better story in the future.”
#YTGlobal Faces: Professor of International Trade And Strategies At The University Of Pompeu Fabra...
We are continuing to present to you #YTGlobal’s prominent speakers and experts. You recently had a chance to take a close look at the trainer and NGO president from Italy, Silvia Crocitta. This time meet Josep Bertran. You will meet him on the third day of the forum, when he will give a speech at the plenary session on «The Future of Education». Professor Bertran will be the guest expert at the Education project presentations.
Google Offers A Wide Range Of Paid Internships Across The World
Interns at Google bring questions and build answers. Google offers a range of internships across EMEA countries and durations and start dates vary according to a project and location. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and companies recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your CV. Deadline to apply is December 1. All hiring will be complete by the end of May 2016.
Youth, Theatre and Intercultural dialogue
Each of us, somewhere deep inside, experiences some version of conflict. We have had enough of war, enough of crisis, illness, and poverty; and we would like to end it, we would like to make the World a more beautiful place to live. Except for dreams and wishes, do people ask themselves how they can act, what they can do, how they can begin to resolve our problems? I would propose two, eternal answers to these questions; dialogue and art. And especially, talking about today’s society, it is intercultural dialogue and the huge impact of theatre, more exactly applied theatre, that can change society and inspire society’s reawakening.
#YTGlobal Faces: Trainer And NGO President From Italy, Silvia Crocitta
Time goes by fast. There are just a few weeks left before YT’s biggest event of the year – the Global Youth Forum. We have already revealed some details of the event’s program, but have mentioned nothing yet about our guest lineup. And today we are about to start. Over the next three weeks we will publish a series of interviews with #YTGlobal’s prominent speakers and experts..
Help Syrian Students Get Back On Their Studies
As the world is experiencing the biggest refugee crisis since the WW II, all coutries are tackling this crisis in different ways - some of them being more generous, meanwhile some others not willing to do their part. However, some people try to do even more than countries. Former Portuguese President Jorge Sampaios, launched very interesting initiative to help young refugees get back on their studies. And each of you can give your contribution.
7 Most-Innovative Start-ups In Netherlands
Planet Europe: Erasmus Mundud Scholarships
PLANET Europe is a two-year (120 ECs) integrated Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Masters programme for aspiring planners wishing to address economic, environmental and spatial challenges in an international perspective. Deadline for applications is 1 December.
Sport Psychology To Boost Your Performance
Can a particular mood influence physical strength or endurance? What helps a team to overcome significant failures? How do you prevent sportsmen from doping? Sport Psychology provides answers to a variety of such questions. On 4th and 5th December 2015, the Sixth International Conference on Sport Psychology in Prague will present the latest developments in this interdisciplinary science.
Mekong River On The Sacrificial Altar Of Development
When we finally arrived at our destination I had a good spot for shots and a disturbing story to hear. In Muang sub-district, Nong Khai Province we stopped at one of the villages lying between the borders of the main road and the coastline of the river. Locals have built their lives around and in connection with the river, a relation that is threatened due to plans of construction of 11 dams only on the lower stream.
The Power Of Self-Empowerment: The Story Of A Unique Changemaker
Many women around the world have to fight for their freedom and their right to step beyond the boundaries of their households. These women live in communities where they are not seen as equal, where they find themselves obliged to confront the beliefs of their societies, especially in developing regions. However, sometimes it is possible to defy the norms and take an initiative of change, and all that is needed is commitment, determination, and a good cause to fight for.
Enchanting Art Of Nineteen-Year-Old Andreea Farkas
It’s really hard to find a definition for art in our time. However, there are some people who really feel it and who may represent its “incarnation”. One of them is Andreea Farkas, an awesome young artist, painter, and fashion designer who was really excited about the idea of sharing with us some of her „behind the scenes “ artistic moments and thoughts as an introductory article for a brand new art column.























