Stories about Youth from September, 2008
Saudi Arabia: Extreme sports
American Bedu asks why the Saudi government doesn't control extreme sports, and shows two videos of racing as an example: “The Japanese version is done on proper tracks design to minimize injuries, the spectators are out of harm’s way, cars with cages to protect the driver, and most importantly the...
Venezuela: Return of the Student Movement After Long Absence
Luis Carlos Díaz of Periodismo de Paz [es] writes about the lack of activity from the student movement in Venezuela, but that they have returned to make statements regarding the political situation in the country.
Jamaica: ‘Bata’ Bouncers
“Nothing seemed to say ‘made in Jamaica’ as much as Bata”: Long Bench discovers the roots of the shoe brand that saw her through her school years and realises “there’s a little bit of us in what we consume.”
Trinidad & Tobago: Back to School
Trinidadian blogger Coffeewallah has the back-to-school blues.
Cayman Islands: Looking into The Yard
Blogging from the Cayman Islands, Mighty Afroditee is fascinated by the goings-on in “The Yard”.
Turkmenistan: Keeping Children from Cotton
Nathan reports that Turkmenistan is putting an end to the use of child labor in cotton harvesting, according to the president Berdymuhammedov’s intentions.
Uruguay: Schools in OLPC Project
Escuelas Uruguayas [es] is a photoblog maintained by a member of the Ceibal Project, who is responsible for installing the internet connection for the schools taking part in the One Laptop Per Child project and writes about the rural schools “that have shown a reality very different than the city...
Czech Republic: Children's Playgrounds and Ice Cream
Dr. Sean's Diary writes about children's playgrounds in Brno and the Polish-made ice cream featuring “Helena Vondráčková, the politically conformist 1960s pop diva turned stalwart of normalization era light entertainment.”
Venezuela: Youth Orchestra Transforms Lives
José Antonio Abreu is a well-known Venezuelan musician, and in 1975 he decided to share his love of music with youth from poor and violent neighborhoods across the country. He created a youth orchestra that has become the pride of the country, and has received support from the government. The experience has transformed the lives of the young people, and has produced beautiful music for more than three decades.
Iraq: They call this freedom
It can be hard to believe that it is approaching 2000 days since the beginning of the occupation of Iraq. After all the promises and expectations made at the start of the war maybe it is worth taking stock of the current situation for Iraqis. Bloggers have been reviewing their lot and give some slices of their daily experiences.
Egypt: Welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins Monday, has a distinct flavour in Egypt, where the streets are decorated for the occasion. One blogger takes us to the heart of action and paints the festivities.
