Every time I hear someone say “Africans are lazy,” I don’t just feel offended — I feel confused. This is because the Africa I know is not lazy. From the market woman who wakes up at 4 a.m. to catch a trotro to Makola, to the student in Legon who runs a side business to […]
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Christmas for the average child is a time of feast and merry making, with tables laden with delicacies and homes filled with laughter and the rustle of gift wrappings. For others, it is family time and a season to reconnect with friends, creating memories that will be cherished throughout the next year. But for street
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Team Jua Kuu, a group formed at the Accra chapter of the 2025 Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP), has emerged as the winner of the prestigious Ideal Africa Finale Challenge with a visionary concept centered on people-powered continental transformation. Their presentation stood out for its rich symbolism, creativity, and compelling development-focused message. The Ideal Africa
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the technology of the future, it is the technology of today. From voice assistants to automated recommendations, AI has quietly become part of our daily lives. For young people growing up in this digital age, the question is no longer whether to use AI but how to use it.
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Volunteering is one of the most misunderstood concepts among young people today. Many see it as unpaid labor, a waste of time, or something that only benefits the organization or individual receiving the help. This misconception has made countless opportunities slip through the fingers of young people who could have gained skills, experiences, and networks
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National Projects Coordinator for the International Labor Organization (ILO), Gideon Mankralo has called on policymakers to ensure young people play an active role in creating and implementing solutions to address global challenges. Speaking at the 2025 Youthworkers Roundtable Discussion organized by Youth Arise Organization (YAO), Mr. Mankralo emphasized that youth participation should go beyond token
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A lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Dr. Stephen Tindi has urged young people to use technology as a tool for progress rather than mere entertainment. Speaking at the 2025 Youthworkers Roundtable Discussion organized by Youth Arise Organization (YAO), he said technology can create opportunities in education, trade, sports, and entertainment
Youth Arise Organization (YAO) will mark this year’s International Youth Day with the 2025 Youth Workers Roundtable Discussion on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM (GMT). This virtual gathering will bring together youth workers, leaders, and development practitioners from across regions to explore innovative ways young people can strengthen global cooperation. The discussion will
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The Stepping Ahead Leadership Conference (SALC) Benin 2025 officially opens today at the Centre Béninois des Langues Étrangères, Campus Marina – Cotonou. The event, organized by the Youth Arise Organization (YAO), is being held under the theme “Igniting the Future: Youth Leading Global Change.” It marks the beginning of a multi-day leadership development experience designed
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Youth Arise Organisation launches “Feed the Street Child” campaign, offering food, hope, and dignity to Ghana’s street children.
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