by Wambui (Ruth) Wambugu In February, I had the pleasure of attending the second annual Big Brainstorm, which brought together young thinkers and activists from all over the world – at last count, 136 different countries. Each year there has been a different theme,...
It’s International Workers' Day! Today, we stand in solidarity with young workers worldwide, celebrating each of our unique contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) no matter who we are, where we are, or how we work. This year, it is vital that we...
Here's why you should know about Non-formal Education It was the middle of the night when I woke up to someone shaking my tent. With sleepy eyes I got up, put on a sweater, my scout shirt and neckerchief and felt a warm summer breeze stepping out under the starry sky....
By Opey Abednego Brandy, Unlock Jobs Action Group Member, Programme Manager / Founder For most of us, the workplace forms a key feature of our lives. Generally, it is estimated that we spend one-third of our lives at work. If we are going to spend so much precious...
By Laura Warnod, Unlock Jobs Action Group Member, France As a young French female worker with socioeconomic privileges, I have been fortunate enough to grow up in a supportive and loving environment and receive excellent education in Europe . I have the privilege of...
By Onyia John, Jobs Action Group Member from Nigeria, Creative Designer & Founder, Orange Concept In Nigeria, workplaces with harassment and violence are as commonplace as seeing the sky every day. As a young worker, you feel powerless to address abuse when it...