Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into a vast field on Rome’s outskirts Saturday for the weekend highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year: an evening vigil, outdoor slumber party and morning Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV that marks his first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics. Leo arrived by helicopter…
Abdallah Abdelrahman Saleh is one of the 30 Sudanese refugee students who make up the first-ever cohort of Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) scholars in the Central African Republic, thanks to a transformative partnership between UNHCR and the Mastercard Foundation. This historic initiative is opening new pathways for refugee youth to rebuild their…
With youth unemployment sitting at 44.6%, many young South Africans are no longer waiting for jobs that may never come – they’re creating their own. While necessity is a major driver, locals are also starting businesses to make a difference, build wealth, or continue a family legacy. The result is a growing wave of youth-led startups, side hustles…
The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is on its way, with regional science fairs kicking off soon. (Picture from the 2024 Eastern Cape science fairs). The Eastern Cape’s brightest young minds are set to shine at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists as the province is set to host regional science fairs from 26 July…
Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into adulthood, out of school or university and into work, and it threatened the job security of those embarking on their…
Agricultural land is more than just a resource to produce food – for many older adults around the world, a land deed is the only safety net they have as they enter their old age. As a result, they hold onto it tightly. However, this creates challenges by limiting land access for the next generation…
Zama Mdlalose, senior marketing co-ordinator at BET Software, supports learners during a Coding & Robotics lesson. The Robotics Clubs are guided by trained teachers ensuring that learners receive quality instruction and exposure to real-world applications of robotics and automation. The aim is to grow STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and interest among school…
