The beloved Paraguayan poet Luis María Martínez wrote: “They see but don’t feel, they feel and they don’t understand!”. These verses still reflect the relations between the government and its people.
written by CID, North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, the pursuit of education transcends the traditional boundaries of classroom learning. Amidst the structured academic framework, non-formal education emerges as a dynamic and impactful force, offering unique opportunities for personal development, skill enhancement, and societal enrichment.
written by Nikola Srećković, Serbia
I didn’t go to the European Youth Portal expecting much. Honestly, my first thought was: “Okay, another official EU page, probably full of complicated text and forms I’ll never understand.” But curiosity (and boredom) won, so I clicked…
written by Pavel Smulski, Ruta Pels and Denis Poljakov, Estonia
Estonia is the leading education nation in Europe. Best in PISA tests, country became a role model for digital education and remote learning, but salaries are lower than in Western Europe. The only promising and well paid sectors are management and IT. Not all specialists can find work in these areas…
written by Afraa Maiza , Tunisia
“We use cameras of their own making, we download pictures on computers we imported from them, we open the internet whose network they invented for us, we enter the Facebook that they chained us to, and we wear clothes with their brands written on them…”
written by Mbarka Zekri, Tunisia
In North Africa, the starting line for youth pursuing their dreams is not uniform. While some individuals are granted access to quality education, familial support, and opportunities, others contend with familial obligations, limited resources, and a lack of educational infrastructure. These factors establish a fundamentally uneven playing field.
written by Azra Tupkušić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In countries marked by war and division, reconciliation rarely comes easily. It requires time, effort, and, most importantly, people willing to move forward. In the Balkans, many wounds from past conflicts remain open.
written by Mouad Benouzekri, Youssef Hssikou., Morocco
Sport plays a crucial role in promoting women’s rights, offering women and girls often underestimated opportunities to assert themselves as independent individuals, especially in patriarchal societies. To achieve this, investments in infrastructure and athletes are essential.
written by Hany Amin, Egypt
High unemployment and limited opportunities for economic mobility are the biggest challenges for the Egyptian youth, which is among the largest globally with nearly 2/3 of the country’s population under the age of 30.
written by Dejan Mihajlović, Serbia
“U-Report” is a digital social reporting platform created by UNICEF globally, and it’s available in a digital platform in Serbia as well, representing the voices of young people.
written by Sergio Miranda, Paraguay
Paraguay is a relatively young country with almost 66% of its population being under 30 years old. Out of 100 students who start school, only 35 of them get to finish high school, while 10 manage to go to college….
written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia
Do you know what the saying “kill your darlings” means? “Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama I asked on Facebook about the topic of “giving up attachment,” and I collected some opinions: Sufyan says: “To be attached to… Continue reading Kill Your Darlings