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#BirthdayDeed: a global campaign to do good on your birthday

The #BirthdayDeed project, an initiative by IVolunteer International, invites individuals worldwide to make their birthdays meaningful by engaging in acts of kindness.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

Social media is redefining advocacy in the digital space among youth

Young people, in particular, have harnessed the power of Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and other social networks to amplify their voices, rally for causes, and engage in volunteerism on a global scale.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

Youth in Business: The Rise of Entrepreneurship during COVID-19

Youth entrepreneurs have taken the world by storm! With the world’s economy being greatly impacted due to the pandemic, a commending state of resiliency can be seen by youth entrepreneurs.

Ashera Ambawatte August 18, 2024

Experiencing the world through volunteerism

Did you know that over one billion people across different countries, regions, and cultures volunteer worldwide? Discover it here!

Paramie Jayakody January 10, 2023

Citizen journalism and its impacts

Journalism has changed drastically from when its first iteration originated in Rome and then spread to China. The occupation as we now know it started in Europe in the 1600’s, and throughout the following centuries, it evolved into the respected profession it is today. But it hasn’t stopped there.

Paramie Jayakody December 13, 2022

Photo of man holding the Sri Lankan flag above his head. Image credit: Kris Thomas

Sri Lankans: Surviving with kindness and community in crisis

The community often steps in where governments fail. Volunteers in Sri Lanka have done just that as the nation faces its worst crisis in recent history.

Paramie Jayakody November 24, 2022

Cartoon of man making a presentation and speaking to an audience.

How public speaking can make you a better volunteer

Public speaking can often be an overlooked skill. Learn the importance of public speaking and how it can assist volunteers in their work.

Paramie Jayakody September 26, 2022

A look back at Pride 2022: securing progress in times of social regression

In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged, we look to international advocacy and education as ways towards an inclusive future.

Esther Brito July 25, 2022

The role of Arewa media in combatting insecurity

This piece explores the role of media in combatting insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Salim Yunusa July 9, 2022

kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

Youth & Urban Conflict: From the Lens of a Naija Guy

Urban conflict may arise within the society for several reasons, and when it does, youth are 80% of the time victims and participants of the incidents. This is because young people are most times the first suspect when something bad happens in our societies. They are subjected to stereotypical images of being angry, drugged, and…

Akinjise Daniel June 5, 2022

Gaming: Hidden Sexism and Harassment

with the rise of game streaming platforms, Female gamers are being the target of sexual harassment and sexism in the industry.

Sirine bougacha May 20, 2022

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