International Youth Day

International Youth Day is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the SDGs and leave no one behind. International Youth Day will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity, notably ageism, which impacts young and old persons, while having detrimental effects on society as a whole.

We must collaborate to foster successful and equitable intergenerational relations and partnerships to ensure “no one is left behind.” While intergenerational solidarity and concern for future generations is being called for in tackling global issues – with the UN Secretary-General recently putting forward new recommendations on renewed intergenerational solidarity, including in Our Common Agenda – many challenges remain.

nternational Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12, and this year, it falls on a Monday. The theme for this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

Please consider supporting organizations working to elevate the lives of our youth worldwide:

Canada

Careers Education Empowerment

One Voice One Team

DESTA Black Youth Network

South Shore Youth Organization

Frontlines Toronto

Re-Imagine Ontario

Oasis Youth Care Programs

Ladyballers

USA

The New 3Rs

The Hidden Genius Project

Black Girls Smile

Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program

Kenya

Ready Aiders Foundation

Rafiki Mwenma

Nigeria

Naza Agape Foundation

Helpers Social Development Foundation

Eswatini

The Charity Good Vine

United Kingdom

Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK

Caribbean

Reach Within

Every Mikkle Foundation

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