As the African Youth Assembly starts today,a thought comes to my mind.Africa has gave the world the human civilization.Africa has been the birth place of many culture,many science,many ideas.Rich in natural resources,bio-diversity and human resources,the nations of this continent have been in poverty for centuries.Despite all these problems,the youth in Africa,the present and the future of Africa shall be empowered - empowered to bring positive change.
African Youth Assembly shall be the platform of that change.

"Engaging:Membership data 11481 members inspired;211 countries involved"-This is what I can see at the TakingITGlobal site as I am writing..Youthlink and TakingITGlobal will continue to "inspire","inform" and "involve" young people in the coming days.It is growing day by day and newer programmes are being added to its framework(such as Youth Creating Digital Opportunities).I want to see TakingITGlobal in a new role..I will soon send my plan..

All TIG Members,I wish you a very happy new year-Atanu