Author - Waleed Tariq

This is an interactive map that shows you where YJI students have written stories over the years. You can zoom in or out of the world map to explore all of them in detail. [Note: If you’re seeing this on an author page, you will only see stories by a particular student.]

News • Photography

Mall Memorial Honors Victims Of Pakistani School Attack...

December 20, 2014

by Waleed Tariq

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Analysis • News

U.S. Aid To Pakistan: No Simple Approach

January 29, 2014

by Waleed Tariq

KARACHI, Pakistan – While the right-wing political forces of the country under the leadership of...

Perspective

Eagerly Casting My Ballot In Pakistan’s History-Making...

May 11, 2013

by Waleed Tariq

KARACHI, Pakistan – National elections are today in Pakistan and it will be the country’s first...

News

Pakistani Health Officials Say Vaccines Are Key To Combating...

January 6, 2013

by Waleed Tariq

KARACHI, Pakistan – A deadly measles outbreak is killing children in Pakistan. The outgoing year...

Fix • News

Global Intellectuals Call For Movement Through Social Sciences...

December 3, 2012

by Waleed Tariq

Waleed Tariq / youthjournalism.org The conference audience included journalists, activists...

Fix • News

Pakistanis Discuss Role Of Media On Society

May 19, 2012

by Waleed Tariq

By Waleed Tariq Correspondent YouthJournalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistani actors...

News

Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling

April 24, 2012

by Waleed Tariq

KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme...

Environment • News

How The World’s Youth Celebrate Earth Day

April 21, 2012

by Tasman Anderson, Daniel Gilbert Bwette, Mariechen Puchert, Evangeline Han, Pushkal Shivam, Edrees Kakar, Arooj Khalid, Waleed Tariq, Narine Daneghyan, Caroline Nelissen, Ameni Mathlouthi, Mary Majerus-Collins, Eli Winter, Tamar Gorgadze, Jason Soltys, Roohani Deshpande, Alexandria Garry, Chaewon Kim, Tom Moon, Eric Kim, Joanne Park, Jason Sung

Young people around the globe who observe Earth Day shut off appliances, plant trees and try to...

Youth Journalism International

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Everett Hyland, former radioman 3rd class, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November of 1940. Hyland was serving on the U.S.S. Pennsylvania the morning of the attack.“I wasn’t sightseeing,” Hyland said. “We had a job to do.”Hyland was severely wounded in the attack. He was nearly killed when a Japanese bomb exploded near his battle station. ... See MoreSee Less

Harboring Memories Of 'Day Of Infamy' - Youth Journalism International

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, USA — Each generation has its defining moment, that one day in history where something so memorable happened that one remembers where he or she was when he or she heard about i...

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7 days ago

On Rosa Parks Day, take a look at several stories from the YJI archive about the Civil Rights champion whose courage and commitment made her an American hero. Here are a few links:"When Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat she symbolized America , and what it stands for, in the simplest way."She knew that everyone was created equal, and she knew that she had rights, and she exercised them, and would influence the world forever."youthjournalism.org/rosa-parks-changed-world/"We all have the potential to change the world, whether it�s by mowing a neighbor’s lawn or catalyzing a national civil rights movement."We are all Rosa Parks. We all leave our marks on someone’s history with our acts."youthjournalism.org/we-are-all-rosa-parks/"We are proud to live in the city that this great woman called home. We are proud because she didn’t see the city the way most people do, as a dark and ruinous place where people get mugged on a daily basis. Detroit was her home, and we are proud to call it our home, too."youthjournalism.org/her-legacy-makes-the-motor-city-proud/ ... See MoreSee Less

Her legacy makes the Motor City proud - Youth Journalism International

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DETROIT, Michigan, U.S.A. — As Detroit prepared for Super Bowl XL, an ominous dark cloud appeared over the city. There was a moment of silence, and then everyone burst into action. The city moved fa...

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1 week ago

Thanks to supporter John Collins for setting up this fundraiser for Giving Tuesday! If you can contribute, please do! <3 😎 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

If you are considering making a donation this Giving Tuesday, please consider making an impact with a gift to Youth Journalism International, an organization that empowers young people worldwide. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

We just finished publishing all of the stories and photographs from our students who attended the amazing global conference YJI held in Istanbul last summer.They did a lot.Their pieces cover everything from going to a spa to how the gathering empowered and inspired them.We urge you to read their work and see why this little charity is so committed to the worldwide family it has created since 1994. ... See MoreSee Less

Forming strong friendships was the best part of YJI's Global Conference - Youth Journalism International

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YJI’s Istanbul Adventure is a collection of news stories, travel writing, illustrations, personal commentary and lots of photos that document Youth Journalism International’s first Global Conferen...

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