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Young people need to be heard to the change the world. The Raleigh International blog is a platform for young people to share their voices on issues and causes they feel passionate about. Views shared on the blog do not necessarily represent the views of Raleigh International

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International Youth Day: Celebrating youth action in Tanzania

Youth engagement for global action is vital, as is putting young people from all over the world at the heart of acting for climate action, clean water and sanitation and decent work and economic growth. This International Youth Day, Raleigh Tanzania Operations Coordinator, Marie, explains how Raleigh young people in Tanzania are taking action.

August 11, 2020
What my time in Costa Rica taught me about “the new normal”

Volunteering on Raleigh gives you the opportunity to make a change in the world, but it also changes you. Following his Raleigh placement in Costa Rica last year, RB employee Ted has been reflecting on what he learnt on Raleigh and how this helped him through the global pandemic.

July 28, 2020
Why I think young people’s voices should be heard

Young people have the power to make a difference around the world. Mishro is a Youth Cluster Coordinator on Raleigh's SAY Programme in Tanzania. He explains why young people are the leaders that the world needs to invest in.

July 15, 2020
Disabled voices matter: Speaking out for inclusion in development

For development to be truly sustainable, the voices of ALL young people need to be heard. Yassin is a member of the Tanzania Albinism Society and a Raleigh Tanzania SAY Campaign Coordinator. He is passionate about ensuring that those with disabilities have the opportunity to drive change.

July 10, 2020
Beads of Hope: Raleigh Alumni Omary acts for vulnerable children

After volunteering with Raleigh Expedition in 2016, Raleigh Tanzania alumni Omary wanted to continue to create positive change supporting children and families in need in his local area. Omary took an idea to support children in his community and transformed it into a great business with a long-term commitment to improving his community.

July 3, 2020
Pride Month: We are the first to have a same-sex wedding in Central America

Tuesday May 26 2020 was a historical day for Costa Rica, Central America, and the world. Costa Rica became the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage. At Raleigh, we were very happy to hear the news, but even happier to know that one of the first people to get married was one of our own, Raleigh ICS alumni Alexandra. Alexandra spoke to us about what it all has meant to her.

June 26, 2020
A new approach to community engagement

Ainea has been involved in Raleigh Tanzania's SAY programme in the community of Seluka since 2018. Here he explains more about the development project running in this community and the importance of Joint Working Groups for improving community engagement in development.

June 25, 2020
Performative activism is dangerous – be an active ally instead

Speaking out against racism is vital in supporting change in our society, but it isn't enough if we really want to put an end to systemic racism. We need to take action. UK young person Hamdi shares how you can be an active ally to the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 16, 2020