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Civil Society in COVID-19: A Power in Predicament

Civil society, although with much potential to be realised, is a power in predicament in today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Read to find out more.

Ip Anna Tin Wai August 24, 2020

Disarmament Diplomacy: A Nuclear-Age Necessity

With the Doomsday Clock set at just 100 seconds to midnight, the nuclear threat is more apparent now than ever before. We must push back against the nuclear tide

Benjamin White August 22, 2020

COVID-19 for a new Africa: Equal partnerships and youth participation

Passion and eagerness for change – that was what underpinned the two and a half hours long Virtual Africa Union Youth Consultation Series (AUYCS) on COVID-19, African & Global Solidarity organised by the African Union Youth Envoy. Joined by an amazing lineup of speakers, the meeting sought to spark discussions between speakers and youth on…

Ip Anna Tin Wai July 20, 2020

Inspire Change On Nelson Mandela Day 2020

We feature a list of things you can do on Mandela Day 2020.

Nipuna Ambanpola June 30, 2020

A New Normal: Building a More Resilient and Socially Just World During a Pandemic

“Humanity can get ahead of this virus and in the process create a fairer, more equitable world” – Dr. David Nabarro, World Health Organization

Benjamin White June 5, 2020

Rare diseases: challenges in diagnosis and treatment

Hollywood has recently witnessed a new wave of movies related to rare diseases. From “The Greatest Showman” of 2018, detailing a story of despised patients with rare diseases finding purpose and being fulfilled in a circus, to “Five Feet Apart” of 2019, capturing the heart-breaking journey and challenges of two Cystic Fibrosis patients in love…

Ip Anna Tin Wai April 15, 2020

International Day of Education

The right to education is considered a basic human right. It is enshrined under Article 26 of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. Commemorated on 24th January, the International Day of Education recognizes the pivotal role education plays in promoting sustainable development. In its adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, the international community affirmed the…

Sheila Ochieng' January 25, 2020

“Local Challenges, Local Solutions”: USLS 2019

“When I started IVolunteer International, it was a Facebook page with one like.” I wanted to let the hundreds of passionate and fired up leaders in the audience know, while I was answering one of the questions from a delegate. See, we are so caught up with wanting to change entire communities that sometimes we…

Nipuna Ambanpola August 13, 2019

The Global Energy Initiative: An Ideal Volunteering Opportunity

In our days, and particularly after the industrial revolution, combustion of fossil fuels produces large amounts of CO2, an important greenhouse gas. To respond to the increasing concerns about the effect of anthropogenic greenhouse gases on global climate, international action has agreed to reduce these emissions. One of these actions is the Global Energy Initiative….

Abdessamad Ejjiar August 2, 2019

Happy Public Service Day: Are You Celebrating?

No one denies how much Public Service is necessary for our lives. Public servants have an enormous task and play an important role in making service delivery fruitful for the people. Without them and their effort, this world would be a mess. What is Public Service Day? In 2002, the United Nations declared the first…

Ghada Mezghani June 23, 2019

Children Shouldn’t Work in Fields, But On Dreams

Every child in the world has the right to a happy childhood, the right to Justice in law, to life, and to liberty. Every child needs time to rest and play and to grow from day to day. Child labour laws and the International Labour Standards on Child labour are statutes placing restrictions and regulations…

Abdessamad Ejjiar June 12, 2019

Geekend Celebrates 10 Years of GRIT

Geekend is a two-day conference for entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, makers, leaders and change agents from Savannah and beyond. Established in 2009, it has evolved into a celebration of innovation in business, technology, and the arts. Its mission is to foster and grow the regional innovation economy by showcasing accomplishments, introducing new ideas, and connecting people…

Nipuna Ambanpola April 29, 2019

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