According to Polly Courtney more unrest is “only a matter of time” unless the UK government shifts its priorities to improve conditions for young adults. The former investment banker turned author interviewed young people in areas hit by the unrest as research for her novel, Feral Youth, and said she was struck by the number of those who felt they had nothing to lose by carrying out such actions. Read more
It always seems impossible until it’s done. Nelson Mandela
The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them. George Bernard Shaw
Here is an example of how Internet based training and work can provide jobs for youth and transform their life. Digital Divide Data (DDD) is equipping low-income youth, women, and the disabled with the skills and experience required for sustainable career development throughout their lives. DDD provides outsourcing business services to clients, while training and employing disadvantaged youth in Asia and Africa. DDD also provides scholarships for workers to earn college certificates and/or university degrees while working. Read more
