Celebrating 31st World Disability Day: CYC organises a Seminar and Cultural Programme on Amplifying the voices of Youth with Disabilities.
New Delhi, India – On the occasion of the 31st World Disability Day, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), under the auspices of Ms Farhana Bhat, Representative for Special Interest Groups, organised a Seminar and Cultural Programme at the iconic India Gate, New Delhi, under the theme: Amplifying the Leadership of Youth with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Meets CYC Chairperson to Discuss Youth Empowerment
The meeting provided a platform for discussing Joshua Opey’s ambitious 5-star plan for the over 1.5 Billion young people across the Commonwealth. Key areas of focus included education, skills, inclusive leadership and the role of young people in addressing global challenges such as climate change and digital transformation.
CYC Executives and National Youth Delegates Engage Incoming Commonwealth Secretary-General in Accra
Accra, Ghana – A delegation of Commonwealth Youth Council executives and national youth delegates led by Chairperson Joshua Opey participating in the 2nd Consultative Dialogue for African Youth, paid a courtesy call on the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in Accra, Ghana.
Promoting the Commonwealth Blue Charter in Ghana – CYC leads workshop series in Ghana
In February 2020, the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) took a bold step toward addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices through an impactful project in Ghana. This initiative, led by Miss Abena Dugan, the CYC Vice Chair for Partnership and Resources, aligned with the Commonwealth Blue Charter’s call for clean water, sanitation, and environmental conservation.
Agro Rangers: Cultivating Hope During Crisis
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, it disrupted lives and economies worldwide, with vulnerable communities hit the hardest. In India, strict lockdown measures left many tribal areas struggling to access essential resources, including fresh vegetables. Rising to the challenge, Agro Rangers, a youth-led initiative, became a beacon of hope for families in Pune’s tribal regions.