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Youth and the World Bank Group

What can you do to end poverty? The World Bank Group wants to empower young people and together contribute to its twin goals: ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity.

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International Youth Day
A story of resilience
August 11, 2017 — Precariousness of children and adolescents is an important marker of a country's vulnerability. A generation that grew up lacking access to essential services will find it harder to rebound in the event of a shock. Read More »
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Entrepreneurs
Connecting young entrepreneurs to mentors
August 12, 2017 — A World Bank supported project is helping provide grants for Afghan youth to become entrepreneurs. So far, the mentorship scheme in Kabul matched around 75 mentors to almost 300 mentees. And this is just the beginning. Read More »
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Climate Change
Meet Yota Oue, Micronesian and future leader
August 12, 2017 — In the Pacific Islands, we reached out to some of the region’s next-generation of leaders for their take on the future of their countries and the major challenges ahead. Read More »
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Refugees
Emi Mahmoud: Young peacebuilder shares words of inspiration
August 10, 2017 — Emi dedicates her time to spreading understanding through poetry and advocacy, particularly for the cause of refugees and disadvantaged communities around the world. Watch and share her story. Read More »
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World Youth Skills Day
Increasing literacy levels could help meet rising aspirations
July 15, 2017 — Preparing young people with relevant skills attained through education and training will help create dynamism and inclusive, sustainable economic growth. Read More »
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