Young people have always been involved in the fight for justice and change. Houston Paea looks at some students groups from around the world making a difference.
Society & Health / Hapori Whānui me te Hauora
Are YOU ready? Stand up and be counted!
Many people believe that young people don’t care about politics….many people are wrong!
Preparing For Life After Oil
Hannah Robson looks at communities in NZ and around the world that are facing the challenges of climate change and peak oil by looking for ways to become less dependent on oil and reduce their impact on the planet.
Unity in Diversity
It doesn’t take swords and armies, or AK47 Kalashnikovs and military vehicles, to discriminate against someone. All it takes is for one person to treat you unfairly on the basis of your religion.
I’D LIKE TO BUY SOME HAPPINESS PLEASE
Houston Paea looks at the meaning of Happiness: Google ‘happiness’ and here’s what you’ll find. Hundreds and thousands of ‘hits’
A HAPPY PLANET
Megan Elder asks what is it that makes us happy? And is it the same everywhere in the world?
(RED): Selfish Giving?
Read part one of a two part series. William Zhang investigates the global initiative PRODUCT(RED) and asks, what’s wrong with a bit of self interest?
Please don’t bash (RED)!
Read part two of a two part series. William Zhang explores what the critics have to say about PRODUCT(RED) and tell you what he thinks.
Youth Week 2008!
Youth Week aims to create a society that values young people and affirms their diversity. The week highlights the amazing things young people do all year.
THE QUANTITY V QUALITY DEBATE: A CASE STUDY IN VANUATU
Miriam Wood reflects on her experience working with youth in Vanuatu, and asks whether aid money is better spent on quantity or quality…
