Tagged as: Young people

A woman sitting on her suitcase, deciding on whether to leave or to stay. Photo credit - iStock

Young Africans: the search for an illusory Eldorado

Introduction The West continues to exert a powerful fascination over a large proportion of Africa’s youth. It is often perceived as a paradise where success is guaranteed, and opportunities abound. Conversely, Africa is seen as a hindrance to fulfilment, a continent plagued by unemployment, corruption, and instability. This vision pushes

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Uganda’s Growing Population: Prospects for Progress and Potential Hazards

Introduction  Through the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda conducts its National Population and Housing Census (UNPHC) every ten years. It aims to gather comprehensive data that informs government planning and resource allocation. It offers an opportunity for the government to provide essential information about the size, distribution, and characteristics

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Planting Seeds of Wealth: Cultivating Financial Literacy from an Early Age

Introduction Financial education is the backbone of financial independence. Just as our daily meals fuel our bodies, financial literacy nourishes our future decisions. Whether it’s choosing a balanced diet of vegetables and whole grains over the sweet allure of cakes, mastering money management is about building healthy habits for long-term

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Youth-Led Movements: How the youth are driving social change

Introduction Youth are the drivers of massive social change, especially in our fast-paced world. Young people – considering their drive, creativity, and sense of stark immediacy – continue to reject the status quo time again, on issue after urgent issue, and from climate change to the struggle for justice. Their

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