Young people's role in international development

In spring 2015 I wrote a series of articles focused on how young people play a role in international development for Devex.com. Here is a selection from the #YouthWill campaign:

Three key ingredients for building a peaceful generation

Millions of young people affected by conflict around the world are trying to make their voices heard. Whether they do so peacefully depends on their inclusion in communities’ social and political development… Read more

What young people need to lead

U.K. Young Ambassador to the Commonwealth Leon Ward, 23, dedicates his time to activities many adults might find surprising. In addition to a full-time job, he delivers young U.K. citizens’ views to heads of state of the 53 Commonwealth countries. He is a trustee of global development charity Plan International, and also supports a national charity campaigning on young people’s sexual health… Read more

In Libya, a young woman helms crusade for a gender-balanced future – interview with Alaa Murabit

International observers have widely credited young people for their role in the Arab Spring. For one young woman in Libya, the 2011 revolution sparked hope women’s rights would change in her country… Read more

What young people want from development implementers

“I’ve been doing my work for six years now but I’ve never been approached by an agency looking at development.” Read more

Three ways to support youth as agents of change

Among the many development programs and projects featuring elements directed toward young people, how many support youth-led activities?.. Read more

4 ways #globaldev implementers can engage youth in civic activity

How can development professionals working with young people make sure that young people’s voices are heard in their communities, particularly in poor or violent societies?.. Read more

Young people lead the fight for peaceful elections in Nigeria

With about 63 percent of Nigeria’s 177 million inhabitants aged under 24, it will be the young people who hold the decisive vote when the country goes to the polls March 28 to choose the nation’s next president… Read more