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Ninety per cent of young people quizzed in a survey last year said they wanted careers that would “make a difference”

We spend a day with Neil Monaghan, who heads up operations at the Archway Project in Thamesmead, London. It teaches disadvantaged and disabled young people how to fix motorbikes – and alters [...]

Former gang member Simeon Moore took control of his own life, before helping set up peace talks between Birmingham gangs. Now working to help young people, he tells Laura Smith about his vision [...]

Three young people have been awarded for their efforts in combating inner-city violence, campaigning against bullying and dedication to charity work

The role of sport in creating positive social change has been celebrated at a prestigious award ceremony in London

Positive News intern Tom Lawson reflects on his first two months of positive journalism

Erica Crompton visits a unique organic farm and retreat in Scotland to discover how young volunteers are finding their way into employment

Caspar Walsh takes us through a transformative weekend of writing and wilderness with five young prisoners

Positive News is crowdfunding in order to offer a training placement for a young person

An 18-year-old has published a new book featuring interviews with 20 acclaimed entrepreneurs under 35

Fresh air, brown earth and human kindness. These are the seeds of a revolution in the way we care for society’s most vulnerable individuals, which is taking shape across Britain’s farms and fields

Achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions is central to a prosperous future, say a new movement of young New Zealanders

A new Youth Advisory Panel on Climate Change is working with the government to ensure young people's views are incorporated in decisions on policy