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Carry on living and fighting
A healthy planet for every child is a dream worth fighting for
Beauty Standards
When we talk about beauty we often think of a typical 90-60-90 body, long legs, skinny face with big eyes, perfect skin... but do you know what? People have flaws and it's normal. You shouldn't blame yourself for acne, the gap between your teeth, freckles on your face or your shoulders or any other features that make you special. Can you catch the thought? Not worse. Special. I was so inspired by beautiful women who appreciate their shapes which are not really perceived by our society. Let's talk about the body. You shouldn't think about how much you weigh. If you like yourself and you feel...
The Importance of Indigenous and Cultural Memory in Post-conflict Colombia
Following the signing of the Colombian Peace Agreement in 2016, the deep impact of the armed conflict on Colombian society has become more evident. This conflict has touched, in particular, the communities which have lived in the territories that have been disputed historically. Indigenous communities have been one of the most affected not only in a physical, economic and social level, but also in terms of their cultural identity. Memory has been a fundamental tool for the construction of historical processes and, as we know, this is not only an individual process, it also has a collective...
Information hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic
Three youth projects promoting climate action in Ukraine
Altruistic Service
I am a member of the "Tibi Rident Foundation" where we seek to train young people in the city of Pereira in an environment of altruistic service, carrying out training in five areas which are the fundamental pillars, which are "Family, Social, Spiritual, Personal and Educational". For society in recent years, indifference towards social or economic classes has increased exponentially, where the neglect of vulnerable communities has been the main reason for the lack of support for them, from the departmental to the national government. For this reason, young people from the city of Pereira...
3D printing in the fight against COVID-19 in Ukraine
Caring for the mental well-being
Plastic vs Ecosystem, replacing plastic bags with eco-friendly products
AmbroSTOPia: Fighting a dangerous air allergen in Ukraine
I want people to breathe clean air
6 tips for teens on how to develop critical thinking
My name is Marianna and I am 19 years old. I live in Kyiv, Ukraine. We all know how important it is for young people to stay safe and savvy online. With the rise in 'fake news’, experts have warned us to check sources carefully, pay attention to manipulative headlines and think twice about the stories we share with friends. Like me, you have probably heard these tips many times. But I didn’t truly become media literate until I took the time to develop critical thinking. Media literacy affects the way we look at and perceive the world. For me, it started at school, when I was constantly writing...
This is why young people are key to keeping the planet cool
Young people are ready to tackle climate ‘code red’
Tricks to learn a foreign language easier
Lots of people now travel or work with colleagues from foreign countries and for better communication, it is important to know their language. I'm learning four languages currently and have four tricks for you to study them easier. 1. Learn the basics of grammar The basics of grammar are different in each language. Almost all of us when we start learning other languages naturally apply our own language's grammar. Which is okay, but is usually incorrect. So, we must learn the main principles of grammar. You can do this by surfing the internet for the main rules of the language you are learning...