It’s that time of the year again when people are buying gift items, signing off on cards, and making reservations for brunch to show appreciation to their biological or non-biological mothers for their love, sacrifice and support. I love Mother’s Day, but since I am not going to be with my mother physically in Ghana, [...]

Last three weeks I had a request from a friend who wanted some advice on how to start and maintain a personal blog. Based on my experience with starting websites, running forums, and blogging I offered the following tips: Consider if you will have time to write. You will need to set aside at least [...]

Yesterday I participated in a Google+ Hangout with Rio+20 Executive Coordinator Brice Lalonde and four other young people!  The focus was on “how young people can be involved in Rio+20 from all around the world and what young people expect from Rio+20.”  I linked un/employment, inclusive growth and volunteerism to sustainable development. These issues need [...]

Last month when i told my friend Bobby that August 2011, will mark a year since i left Ghana, he requested to make a pictures-to-video compilation for me. Its exciting to share his final work. Thanks Bobby and many blessings in your life ahead! Moments in a Journey               [...]

All too soon the UN’s proclaimed International Year of Youth will be phased out. This will happen after the 12th of August 2011. For most youth development activists, I think the 12th of August 2011 which marks International Youth Day and the few days after should mark another time of stock-taking. As a young person [...]