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There are now more people under the age of 25 in the world than ever before, presenting both opportunities for social progress and considerable challenges. Pulitzer Center stories tagged with “Youth” feature reporting on young people, the issues they face and the potential for change they represent. Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on youth.

 

September 04, 2018 | NPR

Afropunk Brings The 'Black Lives Matter' Ethos Abroad

Melissa Bunni Elian

Afropunk's festival has come of age. In reaching the next phase of its evolution, it's upholding the long African American musical tradition of sociopolitical influence around the world.

August 26, 2018 | TIME Edge

Family Connection

Jaime Joyce

A California summer camp helps families stay close while a parent is in prison.

August 23, 2018 | Fortune

Blood, Sweat, and Batteries

Vivienne Walt and Sebastian Meyer

Two-thirds of the world's cobalt, an essential ingredient in our smartphones and electric cars, comes from one of the planet's poorest countries. All too often it is mined by children.

Restaveks: Child Slaves of Haiti

Carmen Russell, Dane Liu

Child slaves make up about 10 percent of the youth population in Haiti. Driven out of economic depravity, many parents are sending their children to live with others and serve as indentured servants in order to secure their survival. In a short documentary, Dane Liu and Carmen Russell explore the...

Scars and Stripes: Liberian Youth After the War

Andre Lambertson, Naje Lataillade, Ruthie Ackerman

Reporter Ruthie Ackerman and photographer Andre Lambertson travel from Staten Island to Liberia, investigating the lives and struggles of Liberian youth after the 14-year civil war.

May 11, 2015 | Project news, Education news

Visions of China

Larry C. Price

Pulitzer Center grantee Larry C. Price traveled to China for a tour of four universities throughout the country, speaking to students about his reporting.

April 21, 2015 | Project news

An Alliance Between Circuses a World Apart

Lisa Mullins

Circus performance is both entertainment and art. In some parts of the world, it’s also survival. Pulitzer Center grantee Linda Matchan talks about her new documentary "Circus Without Borders."