Young people

Sport is a proven tool in development programmes, especially for young people. The German GIZ is active in this area with a whole range of projects.

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

Recent study assesses hopes and attitudes of the youth in the Middle East and North Africa – with sobering insights.

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.

Uneducated youngsters who lack prospects fall victim to terror group’s propaganda easily.

In spite of high growth rates, masses of Indians are being left behind – and young people in particular struggle to find good jobs.

The future belongs to young people. They must be empowered to assume responsibility. Far too often, however, they lack prospects. It is encouraging that, all over the world, many want to take their fate into their own hands.

Good sex education reduces health risks including HIV, unwanted pregnancies and partner violence.

That masses of young people around the world only get information about sexuality online is dangerous.

Kenya has been experiencing a wave of protests led by young people. No one can really say they didn’t see this coming. What is unfolding in Kenya is a lesson in what happens when the debt crisis escalates not just metaphorically, but literally.