World Population Day: Celebrate More People, Not Less
World Population Day is about People World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11th every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program in 1989. It was inspired by public interest in Five Billion Day on […]
Why Family is Important
Family as the Key for Integral Development “The Family is the basic unit of the society and as such should be strengthened. It is entitled to receive comprehensive protection and support. (…)“ -World Family Organization Family is the basic unit of the society; it instills values in children and educates its members to have an […]
What It Really Means to Be a Mother
A Journey through Motherhood and its Importance When I went to Paris on the au pair program, I was much younger. I took care of twins. I would take them to the park, shower them and I would eat with them many times. I would also play with them a lot. This was the second […]
What Is the Role of the State in Development?
The plight of who should control the commanding heights of the economy has long troubled humanity. What would be more beneficial for mankind? A state-controlled economy or a market-driven one? Centuries of discourse have argued for and against both sides. But up until now, it is still, in my opinion, one of the prime predicaments of society. Scholars are still discussing […]
The Need for Education: Abortion in Tanzania
Abortion legislation in the United Republic of Tanzania is based on the English Offences Against the Person Act of 1861 and the Infant Life (Preservation) Act of 1929. Under the Revised Penal Code of Tanzania (chapter 16, sections 150-152) the performance of abortions is generally prohibited. Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage […]
The Power of Young People to Change the World
“What can I do to change the world?” This is one question young people ask me these days. Young people want to change the world, they are usually aware of relevant issues that affect them and the world, but they wonder how to go about them. Young people are fearless, brave, impetuous, dynamic and self-confident. […]
International Solidarity Forum
The World Youth Alliance’s Annual International Solidarity Forum took place from March 21st to March 24th. Eighty young people from 22 countries came to NY we were lucky enough to have expert speakers from all over talk to us about the issues of Maternal Health, and how we can make a difference. All eighty of […]
