Sometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things! Do you know someone – or a group – aged 25 or under, who has made a real impact on an individual or in their community?
Are you a young person interested in a career in dance? Are you dedicated? Passionate? Talented? A good communicator? Eager to find out more about the profession?
Childline and Penguin, are working together and have created a fantastic competition which gives creative young people the opportunity to design a new front cover
One of Disney’s latest young rising superstars Selena Gomez star of Wizards of Waverly Place has won the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for August.
Do you enjoy listening to the Radio? Have you always been interested in what goes on behind the scenes and how programmes are made and produced?
This collection of photographs was produced by a committed group of young people who participated in the second From Seeing To Showing project which is part of a three-year long programme being run by Zoom In.
Its one thing believing in an idea but you have to make it happen, if you truly believe in an idea go out and make it happen don’t wait for someone else to get there before you.
Are exams still useful? – Do exams really test the ability of young people? Do pupils learn useful things at school? Are exams just an extra stress for young people? Should young people bother sitting examinations?
Many teens today do not understand the power of affirmations, and even less actually use them. I never did, until I became older and able to understand that these are important in anyone’s life. The simple act of telling yourself that ‘I am wonderful’ works wonders.
Got a great idea for a campaign? Then get involved in Battlefront right now. If your campaign wins, you'll be Battlefront's 20th activist and have the chance to feature in the Channel 4 tv series.
Do you upload stuff on YouTube, MySpace and such to show off your creativity? -- Are you 25 or under and interested in getting an international platform to show-off your creative work?
This argument was highlighted by Team GB’s youngest Olympian Tom Daley. In the year running up to the Olympics people were talking him up as a possible Gold Medal winner but when he made his debut in the synchronized dive he and his partner finished in eighth and last place.
Unboxed Awards for Positive Activities for Young People that Maximise Participation, Empowerment and Potential.
Soccer Aid is back on 7 September 2008, and why not look the part with your very own Soccer Aid T-shirt, signed by UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor?
Are you passionate about international issues and supporting young people to participate in decisions which affect them? A new international Coordinator role has been created within BYC. Check out all the details and beat the deadline of 17:00 on 29th August!
The 10th Leeds Young People's Film Festival will be taking place 2 - 10 April 2009 and we are now looking for films made both BY and FOR young people. Could you please promote our call for entries (attached below) to your members.
Our Young WhipperSNAPPER 2008 photo competition closes on Friday 5 September so there's still time to enter! There are some fabulous prizes up for grabs including Nintendo goodies for the winners, and iPods for the runners up. So what are you waiting for?!
All you need to do is to suggest a healthy recipe you can make from scratch in no more than 15 minutes. It can be hot or cold, savoury or sweet, a snack or a main meal. To wow the judges, follow these tips
Bootcamp is a brand new competition brought to you by TV and film industry professionals and supported by Channel Television. Our aim is to give the young people of Jersey and Guernsey a creative voice so that they can tell us what makes them unique, what they care about and what they are going to do with their futures.
I have always been a fan of the Olympics because it is one of the very few sporting events left which is not about celebrities. Yes some people go on to fame after success in the Olympics but for the main they are hardworking everyday people who have dedicated themselves to their sport
This is your chance to report from the match. You and an accompanying adult could be going to Wembley, and you could star in your own report filmed by a professional cameraman.
What goes through the mind of the African American male? What are the obstacles that are faced by a young Black male on a day to day basis? The first question is whether or not they should be referred to as African American or Black.
Southwark Playhouse and 2 Street Geniuses present the Rewrite Film Festival, London’s first mobile phone film competition for young people. Film submissions are to be accepted from the 1st August until the 31st August. Winning entries and best entries to be shown at the gala event on the 7th September, cash prizes to be won!
The organizers of the Young Designer Awards are looking for volunteers: This is a unique opportunity for up-and-coming:
FreshTies is a not-for-profit organisation. We help people combine their resources so everyone has a chance to succeed. Using life experience or skills, to equipment or influence, people help people in ways that suit them, getting involved in local projects
If you are a Young fashion talent who loves to design the FDC Young Designer awards is offering you a fabulous opportunity. The New York International Designer Show has fast become a creative venue for new stars emerging each season bringing together an originality and creativity that reaches far and wide.
Every one of us has suffered loss in our lives. We all know what it feels like to receive a phone call or an unexpected visit that consists of bad news and “buckets” of tears. Death can sometimes feel like an unwanted house guest. Death can sometimes be the final relief when someone is struggling with an incurable illness...
Talented Young People would like to congratulate William Moseley for winning the Talented Young Person of the Month Award for July. His performance in the lead role of the recent Prince Caspian film as part of the Chronicles of Narnia series has inspired many young people across the globe.
How you can celebrate the day Team up! It is a great opportunity to rally support and get key actors involved - Governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and young people - to focus on what has been done to further the World Programme of Action for Youth.
I use the phrase “Shaking up the Youth of Today” because I have a hand tremor which means I shake a lot and what I do when I talk to young people is shake them up so it fits in nicely.
We are looking for inspiring, entrepreneurial people who can clearly articulate a compelling vision to bring about long lasting social change. We are seeking those entrepreneurs with the ambition, determination and drive to really deliver and scale up their exciting project!
First it was Brett Murray last fortnight an now this fortnight we are truly honoured to welcome Alton Jamison to our team of Youth Motivators who contribute to our Motivation section. Alton is all about “Teaching Real Methods To Help Young People Overcome Real Problems” and we believe he will have huge impact on our viewers.
Sadlers Wells is opening its doors for a weekend jam packed full of taster dance classes including Bollywood, Salsa, Tango, African, Contemporary, Break dance, Ballet, Tango, Ballroom, Tai Chi plus lots more! Each workshop costs £2, open to anymore over 16, no previous dance experience necessary.
Precious Online Magazine and Network has announced that nominations have opened for The Precious Awards, sponsored by Pearson plc. The Awards are an opportunity to promote those inspiring individuals that generate ideas and turn them into action and change. Social Enterprise, Creative and Online Entrepreneurs, are among those set to be honoured.
The first episode of the new series also linked in to my many blogs regarding the changing scene of the music industry. The episode saw Peter Jones invest £75,000 in to a band called Hamfatter who had come on to the show looking for money to produce their new album in return for giving away 20% of future profits from music sales.
The Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People has launched its annual Young Filmmaker Competition for 2008. The judges are looking for imaginative and original short films made by young people to be showcased as part of the Festival which takes place in Belfast from 13th- 30th November.
On BAMZOOKi, teams of children design and create their own virtual reality creatures called Zooks, then gather together at a secret location to compete in a series of challenges to find a champion.
Up-and-coming small firms have a few extra days to enter an annual awards contest looking to crown the UK’s best new businesses.
With teen crime making daily headline news and with many people at a loss to what to do to combat it we had to step in. We could no longer sit idly by waiting for someone else to try and solve the problem we had to act.
GirlguidingUK is looking for an Events Intern to volunteer for 30 hours a week for 13 weeks in their London office. The intern would be responsible for different marketing, website and database projects
Have you been dismayed by the headlines in the newspapers which seem to feature youth related crime on a near daily basis. Do you still believe in young people? Do you want to be proactive and do something about the problem? Do you want to be a world changer?
NOISE is not your typical arts festival. It has no physical location; the central hub of activity takes place on the NOISE website and across the media - print, television, radio and online - making it the first 'virtual' festival of its kind in Europe.
The next BYC Campaigners induction day is on Saturday 19th July, so if you're not already a Campaigner or registered for this event, then get your skates on!
As the way in which we consume music changes the industry needs to change with it so I am always interested to see what new and innovative ways companies and music acts are using to distribute music. However I feel that when a handful of acts start giving their music away for free and doing it in a mainstream way it affects the whole music industry.
Having just finished studying performing arts at college Maria Hearn is now ready to embark on a professional career. Performing arts runs in her family and Maria dreams of following in their footsteps.
The May 24th USA World Showcase Competition, just held in Las Vegas, will be broadcast in 6 shows beginning July 6th. Watch the performers and start voting on July 6th for their favorite performer at USAWorldShowcase.com.
It's a chance for you to make a difference in your community by organising a project with friends, family, your workplace or place of worship. Just look around and find something you'd like to change, and we'll help you do it
The Makin' it Real Awards were set up in 2006 to reward and recognise groups of young volunteers and the workers who support them for making a positive difference to their local community.
Nominations are now open for this year's Philip Lawrence Awards, which look to celebrate young people who are improving their lives and the lives of others.
Girls! Make your Mark have teamed up with handbag.com to launch the Girls! Make your Mark Awards to celebrate Britain’s female entrepreneurs and encourage more to take the plunge.
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