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Challenges abound for youth but finding inner peace is key for growth

Scenes at Safariocm Arena when U.S President Barack Obama visited the Country. [George Orido, Standard]

In anticipation of the International Youth Week celebrations this weekend, I had a heated debate with a friend on this year’s theme; “Creating safe spaces for the youth.”

We argued over whether the safe space was more of a physical environment or an ideological one where the youth can feel confident, safe and free from discrimination, criticism and harassment.

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