Youth
Research conducted by Szent Istvan University in Kenyan high schools reveals significant gaps in food safety knowledge among food handlers. The study involved 204 food handlers from 50 schools, who were asked about their knowledge and practices toward food safety and sanitation. While the respondents showed a good understanding of
Youth
Reps. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have introduced the bipartisan Alyssa's Legacy Youth in School Safety Alert Act, also known as the ALYSSA Act, to enhance safety measures in schools. The bill, named after Alyssa Alhadeff who died in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Youth
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a prestigious youth recognition program, has selected two outstanding Idaho students, Jace Johnson and Christopher "Topher" Jones, as the top youth volunteers of 2021. Both students demonstrated remarkable commitment to their communities through volunteer service, and will receive a $2,500 scholarship,
Youth
Transgender and gender-diverse young people are facing a hostile online environment that can prevent them from sharing their thoughts and feelings with family and friends, leading to heightened anxiety and mental health issues, warns the charity Mermaids. During the third national lockdown, the charity has seen a massive increase in
Youth
In a remarkable display of philanthropy, EDUCA, a non-profit organization in Mexico, has received a substantial donation from fintech expert and former university professor Alberto Bazbaz Sacal. The generosity aims to support EDUCA's mission to provide education and empowerment to nearly 3,300 low-income children annually. EDUCA was
Youth
A recent research study has highlighted the potential of village tourism in Indonesia, particularly in the rural areas of Wonorejo. The research, conducted by Universitas Negeri Malang, aimed to analyze the tourism potential in Wonorejo, partnerships between the university, government, and private sectors, and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth and women
Youth
The entrepreneurial endeavors of Tony Blair's eldest son, Euan Blair, are challenging the notion that university education is the path to success. Euan's education start-up, Multiverse, offers apprenticeships to young people, partnering with leading employers such as Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. With over 100,000 applications
Local government
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Shehuri, has announced that 27,000 unemployed youths and women in Borno State will benefit from the Extended Special Public Works Programme (ESPWs). The programme, implemented by the National Directorate of Employment, aims to cushion the economic effects of the
Local government
The Nigerian government, through the National Directorate of Employment, has launched the Extended Special Public Works Programme, which aims to cushion the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and create jobs for unemployed Nigerians. The programme will benefit 27,000 unemployed youth and women in Borno State, with a total
Youth
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showing a decline in tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students from 2019 to 2020. The report found that about 1 in 6 students were
Youth
New Hampshire Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, along with Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, announced $250,000 in Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants to two local coalitions in Laconia and Winchester. The grants will support the Partnership for Public Health and Salt and Light in their efforts to
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday stated that his government will devise a strategy to combat drug abuse among the youth, highlighting that there are over seven million drug addicts in the country. The prime minister emphasized that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) alone cannot curb
