Myanmar's climate activists are fighting natural disasters and demonstration taboos

Although many parents are opposed to demonstrations, the young people in Climate Strike Myanmar continue to struggle with climate strikes and demonstrations.

Of: Veronica Sällemark

The climate strike that Greta Thunberg started last year has spread all over the world. FUF's correspondent met two climate activists in Myanmar - a country that is hard hit by climate change.

August 26, 2019, FUF-correspondents

Loneliness is an obstacle to achieving sustainable development

Involuntary loneliness is as big a risk factor for dying prematurely as smoking - and a greater risk factor than overweight and physical inactivity, research shows.

Of: Pauline of Ekenstam

Involuntary loneliness is something that affects many older people. At the same time, researchers are sounding the alarm about the global prevalence of loneliness and the link to increased health risks. Loneliness must be taken seriously if we are to achieve the global goals for sustainable development - where "Good health and well-being" is one of the goals.

August 23, 2019, Chronicle

Get involved in FUF information meetings

Do you want to get involved in important issues? Improve your resume by writing articles about things you are passionate about? Arrange a seminar on what you think we should talk more about? Meet people who are also passionate about development issues? Then you should come to FUF's information meeting on 11 September. At the meeting we tell more about how […]

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August 20, 2019, Calendar, Educational activity