Two Bangladesh nationals are among 17 finalists drawn from 13 countries for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Awards. His work has empowered 600 young girls with knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has been able to reach out to around 700 girls to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health and rights. Seventeen young changemakers from 13 countries are in the running to be named “Commonwealth Young Person of the Year” at an awards ceremony on March 15 at Marlborough House in London, UNB reported. This year’s group of finalists are recognised for spearheading projects that will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals – a set of 17 global targets that governments have committed to achieve by 2030.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 04, 2017 05:37 UTC