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March 19, 2014
As South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is feared to be on the brink of collapse, words cannot truly paint the developing horrific picture—the youngest of the population subjected to the greatest harm. Long a tinderbox due to conflicting tribal loyalties, South Sudan’s warring leaders are the driving force behind the latest outbreak of hostilities. The conflict, which broke out in December 2013, has created a growing number of penniless orphans, leaving South Sudan’...
March 3, 2014
Youth Camps scheduled for 2014 in Togo include sanitation projects and reforestation, incorporating the arts to teach young people the value of caring for the planet.
Togo, a narrow strip of land on Africa's west coast, has for years been the target of criticism over its human rights record and political governance. Lomé, with a population of 837,437, is the capital and largest city of Togo. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, Lomé is the country's administrative and...
February 28, 2014
Simran Vedvyas from UAE highlights the Role of ICT in Sustainable Development at ASSDE14 in Doha
500 delegates from 45 countries examined and exchanged views on evidence-based development solutions.
The South-South Development Expo is the United Nations' system-wide high-profile event for South-South cooperation that strategically and systematically showcases development solutions originating from Southern countries and aimed at replication and scaling up in other parts of the world. With the...
February 17, 2014
The YOUTH CITIZEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION is a new and exciting international program launched by The Goi Peace Foundation, Stiftung Entrepreneurship (Berlin) and UNESCO. It aims to empower young entrepreneurs and innovators to create positive change in their communities.
Young people from all regions around the world between the ages of 15 and 30 are invited to participate in the Competition and submit their best ideas and projects.
The deadline for entries is 30 JUNE 2014.
Winners will...
February 4, 2014
It is not every day that we get to go to Switzerland! At the beginning of February, Princess Ogechi Ukaga, COE Chapter Leader of Nigeria, flew into Zurich from Abuja and gathered with two other COE friends, Pro Bono Senior Advisor, Neal Meier from Vermont and Youth Programs Manager, Rosie Waygood from Oxford. The trip was dedicated to a new fundraising platform that had been carved out by Nina’s joint efforts with friends in Switzerland - Regula Curti, Marco Steiger and Frieda Radford who...
January 19, 2014
Nina Meyerhof, Rosie Waygood and Princess Ukaga will speak about Pioneering Spiritual Activism and extraordinary youth initiatives. The event will take place at the Regula Curti Zen House February 4th.
January 18, 2014
On December 15, 2013, a civil war broke out in Jonglei, South Sudan, killing 500 people.
Tragically, the death toll continues to rise and more than 62,000 people are now displaced. Thousands of men, women and children are going without food and clean water; some civilians are fleeing to neighboring countries Kenya and Uganda because of the escalating war. Thousands of people particularly from Bor Town in Jonglei, are believed to be living in the bushes nearby Bor Town.
This heartbreaking crisis...
January 18, 2014
The Children of the Earth Southeast Nigeria Chapter was inaugurated on Wednesday, 11 December, 2013.
The ceremony of inauguration began with an opening prayer offered by the Vice Principal of Knowledge International Schools, IMO State, Nigeria. Once the prayer was offered, guests were introduced to the high table and recognition was given to special guests and community members of honor. All were party to the traditional welcome presentation of Kolanuts and were treated to a production...
December 7, 2013
From One of the Most Important
Voices of Our Era...
copyright © 2010 by Nelson R. Mandela and The Nelson Mandela Foundation or From Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations
On speaking
Long speeches, the shaking of fists, the banging of tables and strongly worded resolutions out of touch with the objective conditions do not bring about mass action and can do a great deal of harm to the organisation and the struggle we serve.
On the liberation movement
If I had my time...
December 5, 2013
One Peaceful Africa—Ghana Gathering 2013 was a resounding success! Held at the Methodist Youth Center in Aburi, Ghana from October 25-27, the event attracted emerging leaders from around Western Africa. Local families prepared healthy and delicious Ghanaian food for everyone.
Children of the Earth and the Apeadu Peace Center partnered to present the 3 day conference. Princess Ukaga of CoE Nigeria, Sammy Fianko of CoE Ghana, and Mary Issaku of the Apeadu Peace Center organized and...