NEW YORK — This week's Global Citizen NOW conference featured appeals for long-term investments in the African continent's fast-growing youth population andThe conflict-riddled international scene has made it even more vital that political, business and philanthropic leaders support education and health care in the least-developed nations, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said.
About 60% of Africa's population is younger than 25 years old — a tremendous asset that two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora said only needs more opportunity. The former defensive end discussed his work spearheading the National Football League's efforts there to provide the training necessary for international athletes to get college scouts' attention and eventually play professionally.The NFL has academies in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven pitched development assistance as a mutually beneficial investment, not a one-sided act of charity. Other speakers shared strategies for engaging authentically with young people online. Anitta told the AP that she hosts classes on Instagram Live so that her fans can learn with her about environmental issues like rainforest protection.
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