Youths And More

  Are you 16–29 years old? Do you live in Europe or central Asia? For the #Youth4Health – Tirana 2022 Health and Well-being Forum for Youth, WHO/Europe is calling for young people to submit short video clips.  We want to hear from you on the following questions:  Youth engagement Why is it important to engage young people in health and well-being decision-making? How would you ensure that young people are involved in decision-making to build a better, healthier future? What do you want doctors and policy-makers to know about young people’s health and well-being that they often forget or do not understand? What else would you like to share? Youth health  What health issues matter most to you? What inspires and enables you to look after your health and well-being? COVID-19 How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your life? What helped you to cope during the pandemic? How to record your video clip:  Choose one question and record about 20–30 seconds of content. Reco...

  La Canasta Campesina, an organic farm cooperative in El Salvador, is working to employ young people in agriculture. Their programming helps to address the low interest in farming among much of the country’s youth. The cooperative operates a community-supported agriculture (CSA) style agribusiness that supplies around 400 baskets of fresh produce every month to subscribers in the country’s capital, San Salvador. All of the produce is organic and locally grown on small family plots in the rural community of Comasagua, about 30 km outside the capital. According to La Canasta Campesina’s President, Kasandra Portillo, about 30 percent of their staff are made up of youth. Portillo herself is 25 years old and entered her role as president when she was 23. The cooperative’s willingness to give youth a voice in operations is one of the reasons they have been successful in drawing youth engagement. The average age of farmers in El Salvador is nearly 60 years old accordi...

  The partnership built a Somali youth program for community and cultural integration in the area- a first of its kind in Mankato. MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - WellShare, a public health nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, came to Mankato in 2021. After listening to community demands for equity and inclusion for the Somali population in Mankato, WellShare began creating a local Somali youth program. “There’s a bunch of different things that the community would love to be able to do, but they just don’t feel welcome and comfortable to do it. And that’s really a huge part of what we’re trying to do here,” said Evan Curtin, regional director of community health at WellShare. At the time, the funds available to launch a youth project were not met, until the Mayo Clinic Health System stepped in. Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato partnered with WellShare to build a Somali youth program for community and cultural integration in the area. It’s the first program of its kind in M...

  The Northwest Inter-Nation Family and Community Services Society (NIFCS) have been celebrating the openings of their community lighthouses over the past two weeks. In seven Indigenous communities in the northwest, NIFCS has established what they call “lighthouses,” which is a place for children and community members to participate in the Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement Program. Communities involved in the program include Kitsumkalum, Kitselas, Gitga’at (Hartley Bay), Lax Kw’alaams, Haisla (Kitimat), Metlakatla, and Gitxalaa. With a customizable plan for each community, the program works to help kids apply what they call “virtues” to their everyday life as a prevention-based approach to mental health and other challenges youths may face. Virtues lessons include topics like self-respect and communication, and are applied through active learning with activities like painting, photography, and even drone piloting. Another goal of the program is to bring the community toget...

  Former BBNaija season 6 star, Emmanuel, got social media buzzing when he shared his lack of interest in what Nigerians cherished so much The reality star, in a post shared via his Snapchat story, lamented about not being so impressed with receiving money Emmanuel stated his reason for the unimaginable utterance, and Nigerians have shared mixed reactions to it. Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Emmanuel, got his fans and followers talking when he made a controversial statement about getting money. The reality star noted that having additional money is no longer a big deal to him because he has so many things going on in his life.  Emmanuel made the statement via a post on his Snapchat story channel as he sighted that the too many problems he is facing are the reasons for his lack of interest in credit alerts. 

  Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US has said supporting the empowerment of the   Kingdom’s young generation  is critical to ensure the continuation of the work of Vision 2030. Princess Reema bint Bandar, spoke during the PRIORITY Summit, held in the US state of New York, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in which she stressed the importance in investing in the nation's youth. “We Saudis are an emerging nation; 75 percent of our population are under the age of 35,” she said in her address, adding that the Kingdom has implemented strategies to build stronger job growth in the private sector, create entrepreneurship, sustainable development and renewable energy, and build a world-leading digital infrastructure. Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America, Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud speaks during the Saudi Green Initiative Forum to discuss efforts by the world's top oil exporter to tackle climate change in Riyadh, Saudi Ara...

  The American music star, Kanye West, has apologized to his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, for causing her stress during their messy divorce. The father of four spoke during an interview on “Good Morning America” on Thursday. He said: “This is the mother of my children, and I apologize for any stress that I have caused, even in my frustration, because God calls me to be stronger. “I need this person to be less stressed and of the best, sound mind. I want her to be as calm as possible to be able to raise those children at the end of the day.” He also spoke about fatherhood. “I’m their dad. It has to be co-parenting. As a dad and as a Christian … I have a right to have a voice on what my kids are wearing, what they’re watching, what they’re eating,” Kanye West added.

  Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga aka Mr. Incredible, has finally walked down the aisle with his partner, Eniola Mafe. The music star and his beau had their traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos on Thursday. The wedding ceremony was attended by celebrities including Bankole Wellington aka Banky W, IK Osakioduwa, Bright ‘Basketmouth’ Okpocha, Jesse Jags (MI’s brother) and others. In April, the artiste announced that he would marry his long-time partner later in the year. “So.. Wanted to share that I’ve gotten engaged to @EniolaMafe I’m generally very private with things like this but I wanted to share my joy with you guys. Pray for us… we will need it! Thank you for your support!. “I am excited to announce that we are getting married this year.. and we ask for your support and blessings as we embark on this journey together. ♥️,” he wrote at the time.

  Tiwa Savage is indeed the Number One African Bad Girl, an epithet she has lyricised many times and lived up to. And she has etched herself in the consciousness of many across the globe by virtue of the numerous hit songs she has released and her ravishing beauty. Ravishing beauty. Sure. At 42, Savage still turns men on. Men fawn over her and gloat about her sexiness. And many wonder about how this mother of one has been able to keep herself looking young and beautiful in spite of her craziness, her bad girl persona and the ravages of time and clime. However, the multi award-winning singer has shared the secret to her youthful looks and beautiful skin. In an interview with Vogue magazine she revealed that her search for the perfect skin has not been a ride in the park. She happened on it after researching things. “Growing up in Nigeria, I had black soap for my face and cocoa butter all over my skin. During quarantine, I started researching things and trying to get rid of my pigmen...

  Nigerian actress and movie producer, Elizabeth Aishat Anjorin, popularly called Lizzy Anjorin, has bragged that her husband, Lateef Lawal, has never cheated on her since they married. The actress disclosed this to address the report that her husband was unfaithful in their marriage. Lizzy, who in a video shared on social media claimed she could swear with everything that Lawal has been more than faithful. She also denied having a crisis over her husband’s alleged infidelity. Anjorin said like everyone, her husband may have attitudinal issues but would never ridicule her by sleeping around with other women. She said, “Lateef is a decent man to the core. He might have his own attitude, no one is perfect. Lawal is strong-willed and stubborn. But that he would ridicule me by sleeping around with other ladies is not possible. I can swear with everything that since we married, he has not cheated on me or slept with another woman”. This is not the first time the actress would defend her...

  An American former professional boxer, Michael Gerard Tyson, known as Mike Tyson, has admitted to having offered rapper Remy Ma a luxury car in exchange for one night together. American rapper, Joseph Antonio Cartagena, better known by his stage name Fat Joe, made this revelation on the latest episode of Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin podcast. Fat Joe and Angie Martinez stopped by for an interview on the podcast and at one point Joe recalled what went down when he got invited to the boxing legend’s home. Admitting to this, Mike Tyson can be seen struggling to hold back laughter as Joe narrated the story. Fat Joe recounted: “Mike invites me to the house, and he says, ‘Bring Remy Ma with you’.” “Mike invites me to the house and he says bring Remy Ma with you. This is around lean back or some sh*t like that. We go to the house. He opens the door butt naked. Mike opens the door ass naked.” As Tyson laughed on, Joe continued, “I’m only worried about him. He takes me a tour of the house, I’m no...

  American entertainer, Tiffany Haddish has revealed in a recent interview with TMZ that she has lost all her endorsement deals and projects after she was accused of child molestation. Haddish’s revelation is coming despite the dismissal of the lawsuit alleging that she was involved in child molestation. Due to the child molestation lawsuit that was brought against her and fellow American comedian, Aries Spears but later dismissed, Tiffany Haddish claims that she is currently jobless. After hearing that Jane Doe who had accused the comedians of sexual assault had urged the judge to throw the case out, the 42-year-old “Easter Sunday” actress was questioned by paparazzi at LAX on Wednesday about the matter. “I lost everything. All my gigs are gone. Everything is gone,” she said in a video published by TMZ when asked if she thought the lawsuit would harm her public image. When the photographer attempted to inquire about Haddish’s belief that she might alter how the world views her thr...

In a live session with her fans, Beauty stated that she is now in a better place and that she is not depressed.   Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Beauty Tukura has taken to her Instagram live platform to reveal that she is hale and hearty amid speculations that she is depressed. The reality tv star has maintained a low profile since her disqualification from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Level Up competition. She was unceremoniously kicked out of the show in the second week of the show after she amassed three strikes. The 43rd Miss Nigeria received a double strike for removing her microphone and throwing an object toward her love interest in the house, Groovy for dancing with  Chomzy  at their Saturday night party, thus breaking Biggie’s rule of physical violence. Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Beauty Tukura has taken to her Instagram live platform to reveal that she is hale and hearty amid speculations that she is depressed. The reality tv star has maintained ...

  Teens won’t have a reason to complain there’s nothing to do on Saturday evening this weekend. The first Youth Empowerment Night offers an evening of supervised fun and activities, 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott, 100 S. Fountain Ave. Admission is free and it is open to youths ages 13-18. The event is presented by Oesterlen Services for Youth and Clark County Partners in Prevention. Youth Empowerment Night was inspired when the groups found data that showed a lack of safe and healthy events for teens and young people. This is designed to show there are many things do without substances and alcohol. “What we’re offering are fun, health alternatives to partying,” said Holly Brennan, director of development at Oesterlen. The event will include a Silent Party, a unique way of listening to various music genres through headphones from DJ Chill, a photo booth with 360 picture ability, food, raffle prizes and vendors with information. Youth Empowerment Night is made possibl...

  MUNA is the   greatest band in the world . At least that’s what the band — an acclaimed indie pop three-piece hailing from Los Angeles — wants you to think. It’s evident with their larger-than-life confidence (ironic or not), their unapologetically effervescent songs, and their relentless commitment to creating and performing. With their current fall tour well on the way after a kickoff show in Boston on Sept. 18, they’re sure to convince you of their stardom. Made up of members Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, MUNA has been the go-to band for electro-pop bangers since 2017, though they’ve been around for much longer. Their debut studio album “About U” under RCA Records pushes listeners to the deepest depths of their inner psyche and back again. Bellied by brutally honest lyrics and kaleidoscopic production, it explores love and heartbreak in tracks like “Everything” and “Winterbreak,” yet it also posits an alternative: a “place” where one can go to escape t...