The world has more young people today than ever. 2019 statistics by the UN estimated that nearly 1.2 billion people were between the ages of 15-24 years. By 2030, this number is expected to increase by 7%, to 1.3 billion. Almost 90% of young people live in developing countries, with almost 500 million residing in India and China. They are clearly the future. In the lead up to International Youth Day 2021 on 12 August, we launched a call for articles on youth engagement and leadership in sport and development, in partnership with The Commonwealth.

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In Afghanistan, sports are an easy and cost-effective medium to engage the community and build leadership in women and girls.

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Youth leadership has begun to emerge as a central element of workforce development programs. The increasing recognition of its importance for youth provides both...

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“Our legacy is not what we leave for people, but what we leave in people,” says Table Tennis champion Anne Hursey.

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The Uganda Tchoukball Association has been working closely with youth in slums to ensure they remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ismail Waiswa
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How does sport help in developing leadership skills in youth? It has to go beyond mere participation – purposeful program design is the key...

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The endorsement of youth development by famous sport personalities makes a deeper impact. On this Youth Day, Kanu Nwanko, the renowned footballer, throws light...

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Creating safe spaces is a pre-requisite for youth to acquire leadership skills and further create social impact.

Sally Nnamani
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Sport is a unique and efficient tool to build resilience and enhance social inclusion of the economically, socially, and politically marginalised youth in today’s...

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Economic aid plays an important role in enhancing youth participation in sport. It is, in fact, an imperative for women’s involvement as they have...

Isha Saxena
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A participatory and holistic sport-for-development approach is a great way to make young women strong and confident leaders.

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Learning significant values like discipline, perseverance, modesty and teamwork, is important for youth to dream big and achieve success.

Carolina Recalde
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In many cultures in the world, girls are prohibited from participating in sport. But it is integral that they have role models that they...

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