By Sama Marwan,
The ‘Cooking For All’ campaign, a collaboration between The Sun and Tesco’s Stronger Starts program, aims to provide £1,000 grants to 150 schools and non-profit organizations. These grants are intended to establish or expand cooking clubs for children under 16, teaching essential cooking skills and nutritional knowledge. Notably, athletes from the Gladiators show, such as Steel (Zack George) and Sabre (Sheli McCoy), are supporting the initiative by visiting schools to promote healthy cooking and eating habits.
Muleshoe’s Youth Basketball Tournament
The Muleshoe Small-Town Showdown 2025 is scheduled for April 4-6, featuring 26 teams of third to fifth graders from various towns. This annual youth basketball tournament not only fosters athletic skills but also positively impacts the local economy by boosting business for restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. Additionally, the event supports a scholarship fund for past participants, emphasizing the community’s commitment to youth development.
West Bengal’s Community Youth Reporters
In West Bengal, the Community Youth Reporter Programme, designed by UNICEF in partnership with IMAGIN Community Media and the Press Club, Kolkata, empowers young individuals to address pressing social issues. These youth reporters highlight critical topics such as child marriage, environmental degradation, and educational opportunities, using storytelling to drive social change within their communities.
Youth Community Service Initiatives
Youth Community Service (YCS) focuses on elevating youth voices to enhance community connection and equity through service. They offer various programs and events that encourage young people to engage in meaningful community service, fostering personal growth and societal impact.
Community Youth Services’ Career Support
Community Youth Services has relaunched CareerTREK, a program dedicated to empowering youth with career support. With a history spanning 43 years, CareerTREK has been instrumental in providing life-changing career guidance and support to young individuals, helping them navigate their professional paths.
These initiatives underscore the vital role of community engagement in youth development, offering platforms for skill-building, empowerment, and positive societal contributions.
