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The wild lives of teenagers in Northern Russia

Igor Samolet: Be Happy — A chance encounter with a group of reckless kids helped Russian photographer Igor Samolet rekindle his wild youth.

  • Photography
  • Interview: Gemma Padley

Electro Sha'abi is the sound of Cairo's youth

Footwork and Fireworks — A new wave of consciousness is sweeping the streets of Cairo, fuelled by fireworks and electro beats.

  • My Life in Music
  • Pauline Beugnies

The photographer capturing youth in defiance

We keep on living free — Italian photographer Giacomo Cosua’s show ‘I’m Not Afraid’ documents youth determined to express themselves - no matter what - around the globe.

  • Photography
  • Alex King

How Olivia Bee spent her teenage years capturing the ephemeral spirit of youth

Being young, alive, and in love — For 22-year-old photographer Olivia Bee, a camera is an extension of herself - whether she's shooting intimate childhood moments or high end professional campaigns. We caught up with her in New York City on one of her rare days off.

  • Photography
  • James Joiner

This youth football club is breaking barriers and uniting London neighbourhoods

The unifying power of sport — Jamal Edwards has gone from being amateur filmmaker to an online entrepreneur worth millions. Now he's utilising his influence to unite London's youth and equip them with the power of self-belief.

  • Culture
  • Jason Nicco-Annan

In Pictures: Summer nights bathed in water and moonlight, where anything could happen

Last Days of Youth — Brooklyn's Bryan Derballa is using his eye as a photojournalist to document precious moments before they pass.

  • Photography
  • Bryan Derballa

Does a nomadic childhood lead to a more creative life?

Uprooted Kids — Is there a connection between creativity and nomadism? We meet some military brats and displaced kids who turned to art to express their mixed sense of roots.

  • Culture
  • Shelley Jones

SkatePAL are spreading a love for skateboarding in Palestine

Boards, blockades and building community — Head down to SkatePAL’s fundraising summer skate jam at Gillett Square, Dalston, Sunday July 19, to help them build their third skatepark in Palestine.

  • Skate
  • Alex King

I’m not voting because…

Political photography — British Photographer Denise Felkin depicts a wide range of non-voters and creates a debate around their reasons for abstaining.

  • Culture
  • Robin Nierynck

Can youth leaders make politics work for young people?

Will governments ever listen? — In the lead up to the general election, Shout Out UK and Channel 4 present the first head-to-head debate between youth representatives of the seven major British political parties.

  • Activism
  • Alex King

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