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From international musicians to businessmen to political leaders, everyone seems to be talking about helping Africa. Youthink! takes a closer look at why. Why now?

Africa 101
How much do Youthink! you know already? Simultaneously learn more and test your knowledge on Africa with our interactive quiz!

Malaria 101
You have heard about HIV/AIDS and what an enormous public health problem it is in Africa…What do you know about malaria? Read here to find out what kind of impact this mosquito spread disease is having…

How many young people in Africa?
Check out an interactive map of Africa to see how many people live in a particular country, and how many of them are your age…

How are you going to stop the spread?
Tell Youthink! why you think the number of HIV/AIDS infections continue to grow, even though we know how to stop transmitting the disease…Check back in the upcoming package for your answer.

Who inspires YOU?
UNICEF wants to know what women in your life inspires you! Share photos of the inspirational women—mothers, sisters, teachers, friends—in your life and your photos may be featured in UNICEF's global publication State of the World's Children.

Get Published!
International high school students crafted public awareness slogans for countries affected by avian flu during a recent World Bank visit. Check out what they came up with and write your own!

Youthink! seeks volunteer writers between 15 and 25 to become Youthink! correspondents. Explore topics that affect your world most. Whether it's living with AIDS, fighting corruption, getting a job, or another development issue, you find the words to help make people aware of what you care about most. You can write your own opinion or interview your peers. Interested? Send Youthink! an email and let's get started. youthink@worldbank.org