The National Youth Day 2022 is about to be on the 12 of January 2022. Well, this is the day by which people of India are connected emotionally. This is the day when the Swami Vivekananda has born and this is celebrated as National Youth Day India. National Youth Day is celebrated in all schools, Colleges, Educational institutes in India Every year. The logic behind the celebration is to update the youths regarding the lifestyle of the Swami Vivekananda. The Indian Government declared this as … [Read more...]
JAN 12, National Youth Day celebrates Swami Vivekananda
January 10, 2022 by Team Celebration
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AUG 12: International Youth Day – Safe Spaces for Youth
August 1, 2018 by Team Celebration
What are safe spaces? The theme of this year’s International Youth Day on 12 August is “Safe Spaces for Youth”. Celebrations on the day will highlight various types of safe spaces and their role in contributing to youth empowerment, inclusion and development. But what are safe spaces? They are various platforms where young people can come together, participate, engage in diverse activities and enjoy the freedom of expression. When youth have spaces where they can come together without … [Read more...]
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World’s Smallest Satellite designed by 18-year old Tamil Nadu
June 23, 2017 by Team Celebration
GIRLS IN STEM: B~STEM PROJECT Our programs and events provide girls and young women prospects in business and STEM by creating access to information and opportunities, offering educational programming and promoting higher education. They allow us to educate, empower, and inspire youth on an on-going basis — particularly in communities that lack the infrastructure and resources needed to cultivate talent and foster innovation in this ever-emerging and expanding technology driven world. We … [Read more...]
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Unlocking the potential of young people
January 6, 2017 by Team Celebration
Around the world today, many young people find themselves to be among those being left behind either because they are working for a low wage, or underemployed or unemployed. So how can the potential for a new generation of young people be unlocked? This is where the Youth Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) comes in. The sixth-annual ECOSOC Youth Forum, being held from 30 to 31 January 2017, will allow representatives of youth-led and youth-focused organizations and networks to … [Read more...]
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World Youth Day celebrated globally!
July 4, 2015 by Team Celebration
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE THIRTIETH WORLD YOUTH DAY 2015 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Mt 5: 8) Dear Young Friends, We continue our spiritual pilgrimage toward Krakow, where in July 2016 the next international World Youth Day will be held. As our guide for the journey we have chosen the Beatitudes. Last year we reflected on the beatitude of the poor in spirit, within the greater context of the Sermon on the Mount. Together we discovered the … [Read more...]
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ECOSOC Youth Forum – Feb 2.3
January 31, 2015 by Team Celebration
Youth will take centre stage at the United Nations on 2 and 3 February during the annual Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, exploring the role of young people in the transition from the Millennium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event will give the world’s youth a powerful platform to engage in dialogue with decision-makers on development issues most important to them. “In order to arrive at an inclusive and people-centred post-2015 … [Read more...]
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1.8 Billion Youth, “demographic dividend” for Global Transformation
November 22, 2014 by Team Celebration
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest heavily in young people’s education and health and protect their rights, according to The State of World Population 2014, published today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The potential economic gains would be realized through a “demographic dividend,” which can occur when a country’s working age population is larger than the population that is dependent … [Read more...]
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Ethiopia, Supporting Young Entrepreneurs !
August 5, 2014 by Team Celebration
THESE UNIVERSITY LECTURERS WILL GO ON TO BECOME LOCAL TRAINERS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORS AFTER COMPLETING AN INTENSIVE 'SIX-DAY' ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING COURSE SUPPORTED BY UNDP. PHOTO: UNDP/ETHIOPIA Aynalem Ayele is a young woman brimming with confidence. “Ayni’s Design,” her small jewelry and clothing design shop in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, offers creative designs of leather products, incorporating cultural motifs and items into everyday products for … [Read more...]
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International Youth Day, celebrated Aug 12
August 1, 2014 by Team Celebration
International Youth Day will be taking place on 12 August 2014. It will bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. This year, the theme will be “Youth and Mental Health” under the slogan ‘Mental Health Matters’. Youth with mental health conditions can often experience stigma and discrimination, which in turn can lead to exclusion and/or discourage people from seeking help for fear of being … [Read more...]
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Beijing+20, Focus this Month: The Girl Child
July 31, 2014 by Team Celebration
As part of UN Women's Beijing+20 Campaign, this month's focus is on the Girl Child. Below is a preview of our latest line-up. As always, the content is available in Spanish and French. In Focus: The Girl Child This month we focus on the needs of the girl child in terms of physical protection, discrimination in all forms and the struggles being faced by girls today. They go to school, help with housework, work in factories, make friends, care for elder and younger family members and … [Read more...]
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Engage the Millennial Workforce
July 2, 2014 by Team Celebration
The best way to engage with YOUTH is through any forum that will reach for their hearts. When working with youth, one must use whatever methods available to engage with them, always asking their opinions, allowing them to make a solid contribution to the 'team'. Surveys, questionnaires, etc. via their mobiles apps can be one way to achieve the answers you are seeking. Youth have a “can-do” attitude about tasks at work and look for feedback about how they are doing frequently – even daily … [Read more...]
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2013: Time for Action
December 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
Corruption continues to have a devastating impact on societies and individuals around the world, with more than two-thirds of countries surveyed scoring less than 50 out of 100 in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index, the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, scores countries on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean). The results of the 2013 index serve as a warning that more must be done to enable people to live … [Read more...]
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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY 2013 – DEC 5
November 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
Young. Global. Active. On International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2013, we not only celebrate and recognize volunteerism in all its facets – but pay special tribute to the contribution of youth volunteers in global peace and sustainable human development. For IVD 2013 we celebrate globally that young people act as the agents of change in their communities. On 5 December, 2013 join us in recognizing all volunteers' commitment and applaud hundreds of millions of people who volunteer to make the … [Read more...]
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Canadian Women’s Foundation, Beverley Wybrow CEO
November 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
RELENTLESS BODY SHAMING PUTS MORE THAN ONE QUARTER OF CANADIAN GIRLS AT RISK From the overt body shaming of Hollywood actors like Jennifer Lawrence and Lena Dunham, to the impossible standards set by photoshopped images in magazines, the pressure for perfection is undeniable. A new study from the Canadian Women's Foundation reveals that Canadian girls are the latest casualties of a culture that continues to erode the female gender's self-esteem by promoting an image of beauty that is … [Read more...]
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Jennifer Flanagan – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 16, 2013 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one of Canada's innovative women leaders. This powerhouse has co-founded a charitable organization that engages Canadian youth in the fields of science and technology. WOMAN of ACTION™ Jennifer Flanagan Jennifer Flanagan is the co-founder and President and CEO of Actua, a national charitable organization that engages Canadian youth in … [Read more...]
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