Mission/Vision
Youthink! is a Webby Award winning website created by a group of young people at the World Bank in response to your questions about development. Our goal is to help you stay in touch with the issues that shape our world, including poverty, education and the environment.
What does the organization do?
Youthink! is aimed at the 1.5 billion young people living in the world today. You are the present. You are inheriting the future. The world needs your input, your ideas and your involvement to:
* Reduce poverty
* Protect the environment
* Improve nutrition
*...
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Youthink! is aimed at the 1.5 billion young people living in the world today. You are the present. You are inheriting the future. The world needs your input, your ideas and your involvement to:
* Reduce poverty
* Protect the environment
* Improve nutrition
* Increase access to schools
* Strengthen youth organizations
* Increase employment opportunities
* End conflict
* Reduce risky behavior like drug abuse
* Promote youth participation in government & civil service
Learn more about the issues; jump in and get involved to find solutions.
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Opportunities for Youth
Learn about the major development issues in the world today, and share your ideas and thoughts with peers around the world. Read the first-hand perspectives of young development practitioners on the blog, and stay updated with resources, events, contests and more!
News (RSS)
Protecting Wildlife: A look at the human threats to endangered species April 6th, 2010
With the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) having just passed and the current Youthink! feature on biodiversity, it seemed... go to page
Researching Internet: Where to Start & New Ideas March 26th, 2010
I have spent the past few days doing research on traditional telecenter sustainability. By traditional, I mean telecenters that charge a small fee for offline (photocopying, mobile charging etc.) and online services (Internet access) to meet... go to page
Researching Internet: Where to Start & New Ideas March 26th, 2010
I have spent the past few days doing research on traditional telecenter sustainability. By traditional, I mean telecenters that charge a small fee for offline (photocopying, mobile charging etc.) and online services (Internet access) to meet... go to page
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