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The Volunteens program, run by Foothold Cymru and funded by the Welsh Government, aims to connect 11-18 year olds with volunteering roles in their communities. SPAN Arts, a Narberth-based charity, has become the first organisation in Pembrokeshire to join the program, offering one-off volunteering placements during the summer holidays. The
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In a successful effort to promote youth safety, the Lanzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League, the Chengguan District Committee of the Communist Youth League, and the Dajiaoliang Community of Guangwumen Street co-hosted the "12355 Youth Self-Protection * Safe Summer" youth anti-drowning self-protection education and parent class activity.
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Mothers Against Vaping, a collective of women, has sounded the alarm on nicotine pouches, likening them to vapes and e-cigarettes as potential gateway products for youth. The group has urged the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ban these products immediately, citing their aggressive marketing strategies that target impressionable
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Medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn) are working to address the challenges of teen tobacco and vaping use in Alabama schools. A group of VCOM-Auburn students, led by Rachael Hildebrand, Jennifer Friery, Emeri Nosal, and Peter Ern, conducted a study to assess awareness and lay
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Last Saturday's Health4DStreets outreach at the Efua Sutherland Park in Accra brought together hundreds of youth, health professionals, and public health advocates to raise awareness and provide solutions to the growing challenges of drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and streetism in Ghana. The event, organized by the Public Health
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing to make vaping less addictive by recommending the DEA classify a synthetic byproduct found in some vapes under the Controlled Substances Act. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary likened this product to an opioid, highlighting a growing concern about addiction among American youths. Makary
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Rhodes College students Sudiksha Polasa and Julia Schuetze have been selected for a highly competitive internship with Youth Villages, a national leader in mental and behavioral health. As part of the program, they will spend the summer working with youth aged 6 to 17, gaining hands-on experience in positive development,
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The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and foster economic empowerment among underserved Ugandan youth. Through the LIFE Legacy program, participants will receive comprehensive training in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and life skills. The program is already implemented in 11 African countries and has successfully trained thousands of young people.
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The African Development Bank and the Government of Burkina Faso have officially launched the third phase of the Support Project for Youth Employment and Skills Development in Rural Areas (PADEJ-MR). The program aims to promote the economic empowerment and resilience of young people in rural areas through entrepreneurship. The project,
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During his presidential campaign for the 2024 election, John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), outlined a 24-hour economy policy as a key pillar of his economic agenda. The policy aims to expand job opportunities and stimulate continuous productivity across sectors. Mahama accused the current administration of
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Alizz Islamic Bank's Manahil Alizz Internship Programme continues to thrive, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and develop essential skills. The programme's third batch recently visited Thawani Technologies, where CEO Eng. Majid Al Amri shared his insights on leadership, innovation, and
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Big Noise, a groundbreaking music and social change program run by Sistema Scotland, is helping young people in Scotland take their first steps on the career ladder through Modern Apprenticeships, internships, and other initiatives. The program provides vital work experience, boosts skills and confidence, and supports participants in reaching their
