Youth 4 the Future: Local Voices for Global Goals

Youth 4 the Future (Y4F) is a youth-led SDG Accelerator and Civic Incubator empowering Canadians (ages 15–29) to translate global goals into tangible local action. The campaign provides interactive workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop youth leadership and civic engagement skills. Participants will gain access to our exclusive Youth Incubator Program, digital resources, and a Certificate of Leadership for attending the full event.

While our primary target group is youth aged 15–29, all members of the community are welcome to attend and participate, fostering collaboration and inclusion across generations and backgrounds.

What to Expect:

• Sessions on education, opportunity, civic engagement, equity, and climate responsibility
• Hands-on breakout workshops to develop actionable community solutions
• Networking with youth leaders, community experts, and special guests
• Community meal provided for in-person participants

Who Should Attend:
Youth aged 15–29 interested in leadership, sustainability, social impact, and civic engagement, with a focus on underserved, newcomer, racialized, and Indigenous communities. All community members are encouraged to attend. All members of the community with an interest in local actions that can contribute global goals.

Info: Program launch, icebreaker, orientation to Y4F as SDG Accelerator & Incubator

Info: Overview of all 17 SDGs, Canada’s role, local relevance

Info: Access to education, gender equality, removing systemic barriers, youth leadership

Info: Barriers to youth civic participation, inclusive communities, participatory governance

Info: Youth-led climate solutions, intergenerational equity

Info: Youth proposals for future global priorities, bridging local action with next-generation goals

Info: Participant reflections, commitments, campaign next steps, networking

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, 627 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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