Posts Tagged ‘youth’
Youth Empowerment
When you think about challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, young people may not be at the top of your list.
Read MoreSocial Cohesion in Action
Last year I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in a Social Cohesion Exchange programme between the UK and United States. The programme enabled me to learn from US community organisers and practitioners to develop a own social action project once I returned to the UK.
Read MoreBuilding Social Cohesion
For a second year, from July 29 – August 12, 2018, Legacy International welcomed 12 young people (ages 16-18) from the U.K. for a two-week cultural exchange program in the U.S. focused on combating divisiveness in communities and building social cohesion.
Read MoreThe Power of Youth
“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people.” – Kailash Satyarthi
Read MoreIntroducing… Thinking Beyond the Classroom
Each month Legacy International will feature an education focused blog post from Mary Riser, Legacy’s education consultant and Advisory Board member, focusing on a variety of education topics and Legacy’s LivingSideBySide programs.
Read MoreCultural Exchange Can Happen Anywhere
The spontaneity of youth is contagious. Each year Legacy staff are reminded as we work with our many youth and young adult programs what it is like to have youth on our side again for a few weeks.
Read MoreYou’re Not Too Young
There are many things that young people are used to being told they are too young to do.
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