Blogs
How this entrepreneur is using blockchain for humanitarian projects
22/02/2018
Inspired by the Syrian refugee crisis, Hungarian OYW Ambassador Balázs Nemethi started Taqanu, a blockchain-based digital identity platform and ecosystem.
5 young leaders tackling Africa's droughts
20/02/2018
Nowhere is more susceptible to desertification than Africa. But it is also where a series of outstanding One Young World Ambassadors are fighting back against water scarcity.
Rebuilding the Friendly Islands in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita
16/02/2018
Following Cyclone Gita's destructive impact in the Pacific countries of Samoa and Tonga, Tongan Ambassador Elizabeth Kite comments on its impact and how to rebuild after natural disaster.
Zuma steps down: 12 voices on the ground
16/02/2018
After a tumultuous week in South African politics that has seen former President Jacob Zuma resign and Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as his replacement, the country is at a new crossroads.
Why it matters: One Young World Summit
14/02/2018
OYW Ambassador Neeshad Shafi shares on Qatar Today his experience at OYW 2017.
The Brazilian Hunger Games-style competition shaking up sustainability education
13/02/2018
While The Hunger Games was a terrifying dystopian nightmare, The Sustainability Games are an inspirational invention that uses competition among young people to build a better world.
This is how this OYW Ambassador is serving millions of meals in India
12/02/2018
It was the sight of wasted food at a celebrity wedding that first motivated OYW Ambassador Ankit Kawatra to quit his corporate job and set up a non-profit organisation to fight hunger and malnutrition in India.
Addressing sexual harassment doesn’t just start on social media. It starts at home.
2/02/2018
We can’t afford to be complicit - we need to call out those closest to us to bring about change.
#WEFLIVE wrap-up: 5 stories you need to read
26/01/2018
Political action, technological progress and other issues OYW Ambassadors are actively acting on.
These are our biggest risks and what we're doing about them
25/01/2018
What does the future look like to you? OYW Ambassadors respond.
Lula’s corruption conviction upheld - meet the rising stars of Brazilian politics
25/01/2018
OYW Ambassador Renan Ferreirinha Carneiro can barely contain his excitement over what 2018 holds in store for Brazil.