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Prepare For Their Future, It’s Time To talkUBUNTU!
Today Youth Time speaks to Johan Allers, the South-African founder and developer of the online learning environment: talkUBUNTU. This digital platform is designed to help young people to prepare themselves for their future. It offers courses and information on topics such as Life Orientation or Civics, subjects that are vital to the development of our youth, but often neglected in education. Broadly speaking, it deals with everything from Study and Career orientation to Life Skills Development. Get ready to find out how this cross sectoral and cross cultural initiative empowers youth and how you can make a contribution to it.
To See The World Through The Window Of Design: The Story About Nonprofit Design...
Design. A concept that is quite often associated with something exclusive, and unapproachable for normal people. Not according to architectural designer Jason Nam, one of the founders of the organization: Design Disco. This non-profit offers a platform for young people who have yet to discover how they can incorporate design in their daily lives. Through workshops, lectures, blog posts, and field trips, high school students are stimulated to see the world through the window of design. Get ready to find out why this initiative was started as well as how to apply the pedagogy of design in your own life.
Internship At The UN Institute For Training And Research
The Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) maintains an internship/traineeship programme for students/recent graduates interested in gaining professional experience in a multicultural environment and enhancing their understanding of the United Nations system. The internship/traineeship programme is from four to six months long. The duty station is in Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline to apply is July 1st.
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.
Main Things That Bind Us: Poetry
Rumi, Alexander Pushkin, and Maya Angelou produced some of the most memorable poetry in history. But how can individuals who lived across oceans of time and space from one another - a 13th century Persian scholar, a 19th century Russian playwright, and a 20th century American civil rights activist - share that commonality of creativity?
Marisa Morea On How To Become A Children’s Book Illustrator
Marisa Morea, from Madrid, is a newcomer among children's book illustrators. A few years ago, after studies towards an MA in Illustration at the Eina School in Barcelona, she turned her passion and her talent into a career. And she has already gotten results: today, her works have been featured internationally in magazines, books, and ads. Children and adults from all over the world love her works, which are filled with happiness, storytelling, playful banter, and vibrant colors. We talked to her about how to become an illustrator of children's books and how to get your illustrations published.
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!
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.
From A Dream To Reality: The Story Of A Bosnian Comics Artist
Enis Cisic is living proof that hard work can get you anywhere you want. Enis has fulfilled his childhood wishes – working in the comic industry, as a professional. And for no less than Marvel Comics. In this interview you will get a sneak peek at how he succeeded, and learn more about a journey which has led to the most fulfilling outcome possible – a dream come true.
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.
Opportunity For All Photographers From Amateur Through To Professional
Applications are now open for Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition 2016. The competition's goal is to showcase the best in mountain-themed photo essays – to recognize the best stories told through a series of still images. If you love mountains and photography, don't hesitate to apply. Deadline is May 12.
Termini Underground: Dancing For Integration
Juru, Sinan, Elisa, and Maxim. These are the names of some of the dancers at an exceptional dance group based in the capital of Italy. Exceptional not only because their studio is based beneath the rails of the second biggest European train station, Stazione Termini, but also because the group gathers together young people from countries across the globe.
International Training On Transnational Youth Initiatives And Entrepreneurship
Get Transnational is a 5 days training course about how to prepare, run and evaluate quality transnational youth initiatives for young people within the new ERASMUS + Programme. The course will be held from 20th to 25th of June in Madrid (Spain). Deadline to apply is 8th of May.
Unique Arab Brand Identities: When Art Meets Business
The Media often draws a one dimensional portrait of the Middle East, and tends to overshadow the young talents and creative minds in the region in the favor of highlighting violence and radicalism only. In spite of the instability and armed threats, business-oriented Arab creatives are turning the wearable art they create into brands with unique identities, inspired by their mystic culture.
Unusual Profession: Join World Of Flavours
A flavorist is a chemist responsible for discovering just the right combinations of certain substances, such as chemicals, botanical extracts and essential oils, to create and re-create natural and artificial flavors for use in food and beverage products, oral hygiene products, lip cosmetics, vitamins, and medicines
Why You Do More When You Stop Being Busy
We are all tripping over each other in our busy lives, but have you asked yourself, “Where am I really going?”
Top 10 Most Epic Fails For Creatives, Influencers And Entrepreneurs
Serial social entrepreneur and creative consultant, Joi M. Sears shares her top ten most epic personal and professional failures and the lessons she learned from them.
Youth In The News: Today’s Youth Doing Better Than Our Parents Did
Reviewing the headlines last week, the number of youth-related articles is notable. We bring you our selection of the most important youth initiatives and youth-based research that have been in the spotlight. The stories are short and sweet and may cause unexpected inspiration and motivation.
Simple And Feasible Habits That Can Help You Be More Successful
We all have those moments when we go through our lives, evaluate ourselves and end up not feeling satisfied. We wonder how some people manage to maintain successful careers while enjoying every day of their lives, and it all seems mysterious. But the truth is, success and happiness are not limited to your university degree, the size of your bank account, or your mental capacity. There are certain traits and small details that can help you get ahead and make a big difference in your life. Here are 10 simple and feasible habits that can help you be more successful, both in your personal and professional life.
Do You Have All The Colors On Your Plate?
We all have come to the point where we promise to eat healthy and follow a diet plan. Have you ever heard of “Rainbow eating”? Let’s elaborate further.
























