Thought leadership
Director of Pittsburgh Public Schools - “We need to reevaluate how we teach today’s students”
OYW Ambassador Kevin Carter: "Some teachers need to go back to being taught."
In the face of economic hardship, this teacher is transforming her local community
OYW Ambassador Angela Edward, who lives and was raised in Jackson, Michigan is working to improve its children’s life opportunities and their sense of connection with the wider ... read more
You need to learn about the Eco-Clubs taking root in Paraguay
Three years ago, Joseph Sarvary and his cofounders declared their vision for an education program which could revolutionise the way children learn ... read more
5 ways the fashion industry must change to accommodate people with disabilities
By the force of her personality and with the aid of technology, Sinéad Burke is on a mission to change the global fashion industry for the better.
Facing violent oppression, Afghan women fight back with the pen and the Internet
Led by OYW Ambassador Noorjahan Akbar, a group of women writers are determined not to allow the endemic violence in Afghanistan to be passed on to future generations.
Young Americans have found their voice—and they’re putting NRA-backed politicians on notice
OYW Ambassador Billy Kovacs, Prospect: Compared to the high school students at March for Our Lives, I'm an old man. But I too understand what it means to lose a friend—and to fi... read more
"I lost my father to gun violence" - A personal take ahead of March for our Lives
Ahead of March for our Lives, OYW Ambassador Abraham M. Keita shares why America must listen to its young people.
This entrepreneur is on a mission to provide every young Cameroonian with employment
As a child and teenager, Madelle Khanga witnessed first-hand the effects of bad governance especially with regards to youth unemployment. She's now equipping Camerooni... read more
I'm from one of Belize's poorest districts - This is what I'm doing to support my community
Juan Bol's PODER is tackling the sources of poverty in Toledo whose indigenous subset accounts for 40% of the nation's poor.
It's Anti-Racism Week in South Africa - are we any closer to ending it?
OYW Ambassador Shakira Choonara: "Over twenty years later, why are we accepting clear and evident discrimination?"