youth empowerment

Malaysia’s future rests not only on the infrastructure it builds or the policies it enacts, but critically on the values it instills in tomorrow’s leaders—values largely taught through the subtle signals and lessons found in the engagement, or lack thereof, between current leaders and young...

In a significant move to bolster the digital competencies of its young workforce, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently organized an interactive workshop in collaboration with Microsoft. This initiative, held in observance of World Youth Skills Day 2025, aimed to enhance the...

The City of Brownsville's IT Department is spearheading the "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop & Laptop Giveaway," an initiative designed to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with free laptops. This program aims to bridge the digital divide by...

When New Zealand students appear among the world’s elite in digital skills competitions, it is more than a footnote in global rankings—it’s an emphatic statement about the transformation of Kiwi education, the value of real-world certification, and the nation’s positioning on the global tech...

A vibrant surge of youthful energy swept through Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as the National Youth Camp was ceremoniously inaugurated at MGM Vidya Aranyam, Gandheli. This pivotal event, a partnership between MGM University and the National Youth Organisation (NYO) of Wardha, is more than just a...

The University of Technology auditorium was abuzz with spirited competition and heightened anticipation last Thursday, as Jamaica’s Gifted Chess Foundation hosted its 25th annual Scholastic Team Chess Championship. The event, which has grown exponentially since its inception, shattered...

The achievements of the Academic Innovation Challenge (AIC) in recent years serve as a testament to the boundless potential of youth when education, technology, and creative problem-solving converge. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, initiatives like the AIC underscore the...

A team of Kenyan students has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a position among the top three finalists in the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup, a prestigious global technology competition. This accomplishment underscores Kenya's growing prominence in the international tech arena and...

The worlds of cutting-edge technology and impactful social endeavors have merged with IDEMIA India Foundation's latest initiative. In collaboration with tech giant Microsoft, IDEMIA is set to empower underprivileged youth—especially women—by preparing them for careers in modern technology. This...

One hundred and thirteen years ago in New York, a girl was born into a generation where the average woman was more likely to perfect a signature pie recipe than solve a pi-based equation. Pushing against expectations, this girl became one of the pre-eminent technologists of our times and made it...

Behind every bracelet and tote created by the young artists of SEQUENCE is a compelling story of creativity and lasting community change. At retail stores, this story and its meaning might not be conveyed to customers, so SEQUENCE’s founder, Ariela Suster, partnered with Microsoft Edge to create...