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International Youth Summer School

The Chance to Attend #YTSummer School in Iceland for Free!

Youth Time International Movement invites you to join the dance challenge and win valuable prizes. Send a 1-minute video of your creative dance and enter the competition to attend The International Summer School in Reykjavik for free plus get 100 Euros for your travel expenses. Intrigued? Learn more and hurry up, the deadline is May 15th.
Volunteer

Fundraise for Your Volunteer Trip

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 young adults 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 ways to arrange sponsors to back your volunteering trip through fundraising. You will find practical tips and resources to help you plan your steps towards achieving your financial goal.
Freedom of speech and press freedom

World Press Freedom Day: for the Safety of Journalists and the Freedom of Speech

Since 1993, when this day was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, World Press Freedom Day has celebrated the fundamental principle of freedom of the press. It defends the media from attacks on its independence; and, among other things, serves as a tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
young leaders

Z Game Changers Cause Ambassador Program

Young people from generation Z are invited to take part in the online Cause Ambassador program. Participants will benefit from mentorship sessions covering the topics of soft skills, leadership, social entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and strategic decisions. Participants will learn how to address global and local issues and implement their projects.
man communicating with a girl

Best Apps for Making Friends Near and Far

As little children we can just walk up to each other and become friends, even if there is no common language. The older we get, the harder it is to meet and connect with others. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, found out that 3 out of 4 Americans feel lonely. Today, there are more modern ways to meet new people other than walking into a bar. These apps can help us find compatible people with similar interests and hobbies.
Writer by his computer

Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest

Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights.
mindfulness

What to Expect While We Expect Mindfulness

As we constantly review our social media profiles, scrolling day to day from one post to another, we are witnesses to the word ‘mindfulness’ as it takes over our feed. There are so many articles advising us to ‘just be mindful’ of our actions and let everything flow easily. We click on all these links, eager to find out how one can reach this state of mindfulness. Is it really that easy? Turns out it’s not easy at all. 

Is It About Time We Recognize Internet Access as a Human Right?

Should Internet access be considered as a human right, and shall we start treating it as such? If so, how? This short question leaves room for a broad discussion and a variety of opinions.
Keira Knightley plays Sally Alexander in "Misbehaviour"

`Misbehaviour`: It Was Hard to Overcome a System. But They Did

In 2020, Philippa Lowthorpe premiered a historical drama about a public demonstration in London that had taken place fifty years before, when progressive activists were fighting against sexism and asserting women's rights throughout the world. In 1970, the Miss World contest was subjected to disruption; activist communities protested; a mobile ВВС station was blown up; and a black-skinned participant became the first runner-up in the history of the Miss World contest. The 1970s marked the beginning of a new era, which continues to this day.

Free Online Courses at Copenhagen University

Copenhagen University, ranked 32 in the world is one of the renowned universities that offers free online courses. They have set out to share their knowledge all across the world and have already reached out to many thousands.who now have access to the researchers from their Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the university and also experts from many other departments..

Gabr Fellowship Leadership Program Held in Egypt and the US

Great opportunity for the emerging leaders from citizens of the U.S., Egypt, the U.K., France, Jordan, or Lebanon. The Gabr Fellowship opens up the chance to engage with high-level business leaders in various industries including technology, members of the media, government officials, scientists, and academics. The deadline is on 30 April 2020.

DAAD Scholarships in Germany

One of the more excellent scholarships, The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst is an organization that mainly funds students from developing countries. Each year many of these students study at the German universities thanks to this scholarship.

Top 10 Future Skills: Complex Problem Solving

With the rise of automation, comes the rise of soft skills. The landscape of work is shifting; and in order to keep up with the change, workers needs to develop competencies that machines won’t tackle. In this series we talk about the top 10 soft skills that will help you thrive in 2020. And today’s skill is complex problem solving or CPS.
Stat-up in Europe

Start-up in Europe: 5 Most Successful Stories

Sometimes before you take a step or make a decision it is better to look around.  A hint or a good example what to do (or not to do) might be right in front of you. This monitoring method also works for business ideas. If you need inspiration, a push, or motivation for starting your own initiative, let’s review some successful start-up stories in Europe.

World Health Organization Summer Internship in Oman

University students and recent graduates are invited to apply for a paid internship in Muscat, Oman. The three-month internship will focus on contributing to the efforts of the WHO in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak and Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) interventions.
Data storage by Marie Kondo

Data Storage with KonMari

Are you surrounded by data but have no idea how to manage it and keep it in order? The KonMari method, which in this article is applied to the challenge of data storage, is a perfect solution for creating a system of organizing and maintaining the stored data on your personal computer, which will influence your productivity and the quality of your work with data.

How to Bring the Stage into Your Living Room: Watch Concerts, Dance Performances and...

Hearing your favorite musicians perform live is an amazing experience. It can also cost a pretty penny and have other downsides such as crowds. Luckily, it is possible to enjoy real-life performances from the comfort of your home. Virtual concerts give you all the control and convenience. You can watch on your phone, computer or television. You don’t have to worry about a tall person blocking your view or missing out while you take a bathroom break!
Motivation

Defining Modern Motivation: Not Enough To Be But To Become?

Let’s talk about motivation and think critically, not just positive. Your Social Media feed is full of “power of attraction” and “thoughts manifesting” pep-videos and statements from 21st-century gurus. But how do we know which information to trust? It is very tempting to take all of the positive balms for ears for granted but what is pseudoscience and what arguments are ‘safe’ to apply? In this article, we will talk about “the industry of happiness” behind the YouTube curtains and go back to Ancient Times to define motivation.

Keeping Calm during a Global Panic: Experts’ Opinions

How to stay calm during a global crisis? Regardless of how difficult that may be, we here at Youth Time have decided to stay positive and see through all of the windows of opportunities to maintain our well-being during these tough times. With the help of our experts, we will try to go the extra mile and add a brick to the wall of creating a healthy environment.
Yusuf Omar

An Outstanding Way to Tell Stories: An Interview with the Co-Founder at HashtagOurStories, Yusuf...

Omar, a multi-award-winning journalist, has been using his smartphone for almost a decade to report on big stories from around the globe, including the war in Syria. He is a Co-founder of HashtagOurStories, which empowers mobile storytelling communities with social media and video skills. In this interview, Omar explains what is Mobile Journalism (MoJo), the ways it changes storytelling and how people use their smartphones.

Latest articles

Social media (un)safety

Social media has become an irreplaceable part of our lives for more than a decade. In the meantime, they have gained a huge number of fans and just as many opponents.

10 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021

Social Media is now our main source of information. We scroll day by day, infinitely and thirsty for new ways of information. And of course the people behind the social media networks do serve us good, updating their services constantly so that our thirst never gets fed. So what will be new for Social Media Marketing, specifically in 2021?

Free Online Courses – Food as Medicine

Health around the world has been put under the microscope this year, but there are still free and great methods through food. Here are two of the best courses to introduce you to food as medicine.

Generation Climate Europe: Representing 20 Million Young Europeans and Tackling Climate...

An organisation looking to shape the future, we spoke to Generation Climate Europe about how they are tackling issues to support young people.

Seven Must-Have Skills to Succeed as a Social Media Manager

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?