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The Story of The Elders
… with Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders, civil society and youth to support leaders and groups in both Turkish and … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … Walk Together: The Elders celebrate 10 years …
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Anger and inspiration: what District Six can teach South Africa’s young generation
… Writing ahead of International Youth Day, student volunteer Jordan Pieters reflects on The … Namati founder, Vivek Maru at District 6 Museum to launch Walk Together campaign, in July 2017. (Credit: The Elders … and, more importantly, forgiveness across the board. I find it interesting, then, that this is the very thing that …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The next level of climate advocacy: Beyond fake smiles and fruitless handshakes
… climate action and system change that meaningfully involves youth. Young people from every community have the right to … things. It means that I and other females don’t have to walk 3 – 4 kilometres back-and-forth every day just to … We need to develop ourselves, build our capacity, find green jobs that will fulfil the needs of our economy, …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:54
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Every country must raise its political ambition to move towards zero pollution and full climate justice
… words of the UN Charter – ‘We the peoples’ – and we find a way to curtail or restrict the concept of state … Ward: ‘we have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do…’ … Youth voices are vital: Intergenerational action on the …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:18
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The climate crisis is already here: Why we must listen to voices in the Global South
… everything in a second. It hurts me to see women walk long distances to look for water for their families … me to become a climate activist. I really wanted to find a way to help these people and change their lives. I … Nakate is the founder of the climate action groups Youth for Future Africa and the Rise Up Movement …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:05
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Climate change denial is a malign evil
… reminded me of the lines from his autobiography, “Long Walk To Freedom”, about the pleasure and fortitude Mandela … in their native environments. In the situation we find ourselves today, this shared appreciation and … labour unions to state and city administrations, faith and youth groups and media who affirm that they are “still …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… ‘Freedom’, of course, evokes Madiba’s own ‘long walk’, and the struggle and sacrifice of ordinary South … People are angry and they are hurting: many households find themselves in negative equity, unable to meet mortgage … tireless work of the many non-governmental organisations, youth groups, women’s groups – working with local …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31