Australian Youth Affairs Coalition

UWC Education for Peace and Sustainability Officially Open by the Honourable Miss Alice Mak with student performances showcase the diversity of UWC

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Friday, February 3, 2023

The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.
  • The exhibition under the theme of UWC education for peace and sustainability is now open to public at Central Market.
  • LPCUWC students are having a fruitful dialogue with the guests of honours of the exhibition, demonstrating the diversity and cultural vibrancy of UWC education.
  • The exhibition was officially kicked off by the Guest of Honour with the dotting ceremony to bring the lions alive.

Social Enterprise Summit Gathers Leaders from Civil, Business, Government and Academic Sectors  to“Bounce Forward Together”

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - The 15th Social Enterprise Summit (SES 2022) International Symposium kicks off today at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - The 15th Social Enterprise Summit (SES 2022) International Symposium kicks off today at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG, Chair of Social Enterprise Summit Organising Committee, said: Since its inception, SES has made a significant impact in driving social innovation.
  • I am very proud to see how SES grew from a local conference to a prominent movement and platform over the last 15 years.
  • It has also engaged over 1,200 thought leaders from different sectors as speakers and developed a community of 70,000 participants around the world.

Masdar Empowers Next Generation of Global Sustainability Leaders to Innovate Climate Solutions at COP27

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

This week at COP27, Y4S demonstrated that, by working together, we can inspire sustainable innovation and meaningful action in future generations.

Key Points: 
  • This week at COP27, Y4S demonstrated that, by working together, we can inspire sustainable innovation and meaningful action in future generations.
  • At COP27, we saw some of the best and brightest come together to innovate impactful, sustainable solutions.
  • Ahead of COP27, Y4S hosted "Innovate 4 Climate," a special 45-day competition, including a 10-day virtual "bootcamp,"to inspire young changemakers to learn, collaborate, innovate, and co-create solutions for a just energy transition in Africa.
  • Y4S partners in the Innovate 4 Climate competition included Siemens Energy, the UN's Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP).

Masdar Empowers Next Generation of Global Sustainability Leaders to Innovate Climate Solutions at COP27

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022

This week at COP27, Y4S demonstrated that, by working together, we can inspire sustainable innovation and meaningful action in future generations.

Key Points: 
  • This week at COP27, Y4S demonstrated that, by working together, we can inspire sustainable innovation and meaningful action in future generations.
  • At COP27, we saw some of the best and brightest come together to innovate impactful, sustainable solutions.
  • Ahead of COP27, Y4S hosted "Innovate 4 Climate," a special 45-day competition, including a 10-day virtual "bootcamp,"to inspire young changemakers to learn, collaborate, innovate, and co-create solutions for a just energy transition in Africa.
  • Y4S partners in the Innovate 4 Climate competition included Siemens Energy, the UN's Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP).

Fasset Partners with Pakistan Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and JazzCash to Educate 1 Million Youth on Web3 & Digital Assets

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Monday, September 19, 2022

London, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fasset is partnering with Pakistans Prime Ministers Office, as part of their Prime Ministers Youth Program (PMYP) to educate 1 million young people on blockchain based technologies, web3 and crypto.

Key Points: 
  • London, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fasset is partnering with Pakistans Prime Ministers Office, as part of their Prime Ministers Youth Program (PMYP) to educate 1 million young people on blockchain based technologies, web3 and crypto.
  • It is the Prime Ministers vision to work on areas with great economic impact - like digital skills for the future.
  • I hope our youth utilize this opportunity to learn from qualified industry practitioners & the world of opportunities that unfold.
  • We believe that with the right building blocks the talented youth of Pakistan can unlock $100bn of potential economic growth.

RECALP Annual Summit Rolls out Speakers for its 8th edition

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

According to the host, Femi Aminu, this year's edition is a greater convergence of youths who will be nurtured and guided to greater achievements.

Key Points: 
  • According to the host, Femi Aminu, this year's edition is a greater convergence of youths who will be nurtured and guided to greater achievements.
  • The keynote speaker for this edition is Pastor Charles Kpandei, the Head of the Blessed family and Pastor in charge of Region 11.
  • RECALP Summit commenced in 2015 as an annual youth programme.
  • RECALP 2022 Summit offers great opportunity through empowerment, networking and exhibition for emerging and aspiring entrepreneurs, an improvement and deeper inclusion as this is the 8th edition.

ICANN-Managed Root Server Clusters to Strengthen Africa's Internet Infrastructure

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Monday, February 28, 2022

ISTANBUL, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet users in Africa will soon benefit from faster access and better protection from cyberattacks, thanks to the installation of two root server clusters. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the global non-profit organization that coordinates the domain name system and plays a key role in ensuring a global, interoperable, and secure Internet, announced that it will install and manage two new ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) clusters in Africa, one of which is confirmed to be in Kenya. This is ICANN's first-of-its-kind investment in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, Feb. 28,2022 /PRNewswire/ --Internet users in Africa will soon benefit from faster access and better protection from cyberattacks, thanks to the installation of two root server clusters.
  • Installation of the IMRS clusters will add crucial capacity to support the growth in Internet use across Africa.
  • "Adding the clusters in Africa is a key step to stimulating Internet access and to strengthening the Internet stability of the entire continent.
  • The clusters will reduce the time it takes for a website to load, particularly when there are spikes in Internet usage.

ICANN-Managed Root Server Clusters to Strengthen Africa's Internet Infrastructure

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 28, 2022

ISTANBUL, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet users in Africa will soon benefit from faster access and better protection from cyberattacks, thanks to the installation of two root server clusters. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the global non-profit organization that coordinates the domain name system and plays a key role in ensuring a global, interoperable, and secure Internet, announced that it will install and manage two new ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) clusters in Africa, one of which is confirmed to be in Kenya. This is ICANN's first-of-its-kind investment in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, Feb. 28,2022 /PRNewswire/ --Internet users in Africa will soon benefit from faster access and better protection from cyberattacks, thanks to the installation of two root server clusters.
  • Installation of the IMRS clusters will add crucial capacity to support the growth in Internet use across Africa.
  • "Adding the clusters in Africa is a key step to stimulating Internet access and to strengthening the Internet stability of the entire continent.
  • The clusters will reduce the time it takes for a website to load, particularly when there are spikes in Internet usage.

JS Bank Recognized as the Best Private Sector Bank for the Government of Pakistan's Flagship Youth Entrepreneurship Program

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Friday, February 18, 2022

KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8 February 2022: JS Bank was recognized by Prime Minister Imran Khan as the Best Private Sector Bank under the Prime Minister's Kamyab Jawan Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (PMKJ-YES), the flagship program of the Government of Pakistan.

Key Points: 
  • KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8 February 2022: JS Bank was recognized by Prime Minister Imran Khan as the Best Private Sector Bank under the Prime Minister's Kamyab Jawan Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (PMKJ-YES), the flagship program of the Government of Pakistan.
  • Under the guidance of the Government of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan, we are continuing our journey towards building a better Pakistan."
  • JS Bank is amongst the fastest-growing Banks in Pakistan, with both a domestic and an international presence.
  • JS Bank has been recognized on multiple international and national forums, including the prestigious AsiaMoney, Asian Banking, Finance, DIGI, and Pakistan Banking Awards.