Young Leaders for development
Goal 11. Sustainable cities & communities
Article By: Rachid Ennnassiri No one can deny the real threat that climate change poses to the survival of the planet. Several scientific research and studies, especially the recent IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C, have confirmed once again that the earth will not be able to withstand a long […]
by Phonsina Archane
According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, 11 million people in Brazil live in favelas. These favelas are urban settlements with no access to adequate water, sewage and energy systems, frequently forgotten by the government and the society. Usually placed on vulnerable areas, such as riverbanks, hills or under huge urban infrastructures, these […]
by Lais Rocha Leao
What it means to be a woman in a world’s largest refugee settlement: “She was escaping fierce fighting in her home town of Bor Medina in South Sudan when Amer was intercepted and gang raped by 6 men who killed the 2 other women who tried to resist. She was released with a ruptured uterus. After walking […]
by Esther Nakajjigo
The High Atlas Mountains in Morocco as other mountain regions throughout the world are the source of major economic, environmental resources and ecosystem services. Mountains represent one-fifth of the world’s land and are home to 570 million people. On the 27th October 2017, I organized the Climathon High Atlas event in its first edition and first […]
by Rachid Ennassiri
In 2015, the member states of the United Nations issued a bold challenge to the world – to achieve sustainable development by 2030 through 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). One of the core themes of the goals is the eradication of poverty worldwide and central to achieving this aim is ensuring inclusive economic growth at […]
by Courtney Gehle
Courtney Gehle, EDD Young Leader 2017 interviws Nour Kays, a Green Entrepreneur, about the importance of tackling air pollution and climate change. The #SDGstudio was an exciting feature of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals stand at the European Development Days (EDDs) in Brussels on 7-8 June, 2017 #EDD17. It is a unique platform […]
by Courtney Gehle
Rachid Ennassiri is one of the 16 young leaders selected this year to attend the EDD Young Leader programme. He will speak in a high level panel under the topic “harnessing opportunities for climate change adaptation and mitigation in african cities”. According to him “EDD 17 is an opportunity to act for the preservation of […]
by Rachid Ennassiri
February 21st marks International Mother Tongue Day, a day that the world celebrates the beauty of linguistic and cultural diversity. However, on this day, thousands of people in Africa especially young people living in urban centres have nothing to celebrate about.
by James Madhier
The inaugural Young Leaders for Development Platform, is set to be launched at the European Development Days 2016 (#EDD2016) by Commissioner Neven Mimica – responsible for International Cooperation and Development.
by Shakira Choonara
At at a number of youth events, anti-apartheid struggle icon Ahmed Kathrada always emphasizes that youth should not take our freedom/democracy for granted. On that note, it is only fitting that I always start my write-ups with appreciation of the opportunities open to young South Africans today.
by Shakira Choonara
It has been reported that households with a differently-abled member(s) tend to face extreme poverty; including food insecurity, poor housing and sanitation as well as inadequate access to healthcare.
by Shakira Choonara
As we inch towards the upcoming Day of the African Child in June, I could not help but inch back to the popular version of the Agenda 2063: The Africa We want. Ambitious in its aspirations yet it as the potential to resonate with many and paging through the document I was inspired- it paints […]
by Catherine Mloza-Banda
The European Commission has just announced the names of the fifteen inspiring young people from around the world who will enrich the debates at the 2019 European Development Days (EDD). These Young Leaders, aged between 21 and 26, have been chosen from among 404 applicants from 99 countries for their exceptional skills, expertise and active […]
by Reuben James Barrete
Young Leaders and other EDD17 participants talk to Save the Children EU to share their ideas on what the EU must do for children across the world.
by Young Leaders
EDD Young Leader 2016, Ruben Baumer, Belgium interviews Peter Wollaert, UNITAR Fellow & Managing Director CIFAL Flanders.
by Ruben Baumer
Suman Kumar, EDD Young Leader, Nepal interviews Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations on the role of youth in achieving the SDGs.
by European Commission
Abbas Sbeity, Young Leader 2016, was speaker at the High Level Panel My city, my right: Towards inclusive and equitable urban spaces for women.
by Abbas Sbeity
Rapid urbanisation reflects the attractiveness of the city for people who aspire to take up work and better living conditions. Some African and Asian cities will double in size in less than 15 years in a transformation that is unplanned and messy. Mistakes are being repeated.
by Ivy Cherop Langat