Like in many countries in the Western Balkans, youth in North Macedonia faces the same issues related to unemployment. In general, the job market is too limited and restricted to offer opportunities for the youth, starting with the capital, Skopje, and extending to other cities where the population and economy are significantly lower.
written by Anja Matić, Croatia
”YOUTH doesn’t care about anything anymore” (Peter, 56) They are lazy. They have too much free time. They are always on their phone. Sounds familiar? „They“ usually refers to young people today in lenses of older generations. To be more specific, it’s a reference to Gen Z – the new generation born roughly between the… Continue reading Short story about video activism that is already REVOLUTIONary
written by Lilia Enamorato, Honduras
The youth situation in Honduras is hard and complicated due to poverty, corruption, no opportunities, and the access to education is considered a privilege…
written by Marwa Mortaji, Morocco
One of the most observational aspects in today’s educational world is that the number of students who are willing to study abroad is largely increasing. They can acquire new knowledge, meet new people and more. However, it is crucial for a student to study very hard.
written by Alexis Javier Alvarez Diaz, Honduras
In Honduras only about 40% of total population has internet access. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the “digital divide” has become a major obstacle for the distance education required during these harsh times….
written by Teodora Stoevska, North Macedonia
The agriculture is a significant and one of the most important economic sectors in Macedonia. Some statistics show that agriculture contributes approximately 16 percent to the total GDP of the country, but the real share is possibly even higher, because these data are only a part of the value of the agricultural production of the small who sell their products themselves.
written by Bogdan Vasić, Serbia
In the Western Balkans, history has left deep scars. Ethnic tensions, political divisions, and lingering mistrust continue to shape relationships across the region. But amid these challenges, one powerful and often underestimated tool for peacebuilding is making a quiet comeback: sport.
written by Pavel Smulski, Estonia
The youth in Estonia aspires to earn an average of 1900 euros net, with their salary expectations increasing much faster than other age groups, rising by 18% over the past year. These findings were derived from a labor market study conducted by the job portal CVKeskus.ee and the agency Palgainfo.
written by Pavel Smulski, Estonija
Youth, opting out of education and delaying entry into the workforce, face a growing problem. In the European Union, the proportion of unemployed young people aged 15 to 29 was 11.7%, and in Estonia – 10.6%, which is still too high. In the Netherlands, with their highly organized education system, this figure is only 4.2%.
written by Unitos Todos Asociacion Civil, Argentina
As the indicators that measure Argentina’s stuttering economy contract and decline, one figure in particular is impacting the next generation more than any other: youth unemployment…
written by Mehmet Demir, Germany
Recently, Musk posed a question to his audience on Twitter about whether the company should find a new CEO. This interaction with users showcases his openness to community opinions and willingness to listen to their voices. In the end, Musk fulfilled his promise and handed over the CEO position to Linda Yaccarino.
written by Daniela Morales, Mexico
The “Muertas de Juárez” continues to be an open wound in the collective imagination of Mexico, in the face of violence and impunity, especially in the case of crimes against women…