Check out what the WSA Youth have been up to!
Today marks the UN’s International Youth Day. The theme this year is Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond - to bring emphasis on how young people all over the world are driving positive change and helping achieve the UN SDGs.
Take a look at what the WSA youth community is capable of.
The WSA youth community is active all over the world. We've compiled their stories to show you what they've been up to, and to show you their impact on their local communities. At WSA, we believe that you're never too young to bring about positive change. In fact - it is the youth that have the keys to the future, fresh eyes to view the existing systems, and the energy and idealism required to create a better world.
But don't take our word for it. See for yourself!
From Conflict to Code: How Syria's Youth Are Rebuilding Through Data
In post-revolution Syria, youth are rebuilding futures — not just with bricks, but with code. That’s why WSA Youth Ambassador Joud Khattab started Syria Data Science: a grassroots hub where young people learn to turn data into action. From Python to Power BI, we’re proving that even in fragile contexts, data can spark ideas, solve problems, and shape a whole new Syria.
Shifting Mindsets Through Youth Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
In Gusau, where opportunity often feels out of reach, WSA Youth Ambassador Musa Al-Almin helped launch the NEXTGEN Bootcamp to show teens they can be CEOs, not just job seekers. Over 3,000 youth joined in. 40 girls pitched real businesses to real leaders. Turns out, with the right spark, even 17-year-olds can be job creators!
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Injustice Echoes Louder Online: The Digital Fight of Palestine’s Detained Youth
Palestinian youth are resisting injustice—both in prisons and on social media. Faced with administrative detention and digital censorship, they’re turning to creative online tactics to amplify their voices. From using coded language to building decentralized platforms - learn how Palestinians are keeping the truth alive from WSA Youth Ambassador Razan A Nasr.
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Navigating the Digital Rush: The New Indian Youth Investor
India’s youth are diving into the stock market —powered by trading apps, social media, and dreams of fast cash 💸. But beware the finfluencers promising Lambos and “easy wins”! With 81% of global F&O volume, India is playing big —and many are losing big too. Click the link below for some thoughtful advice by WSA Youth Ambassador Sudipta Ganguly on how to avoid the common pitfalls of this new generation of investors.
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Youth-Led Innovation: Zambia’s Hope and Future
Zambia’s youth are turning challenges into opportunities. From providing school supplies in return for recycleable materials to making clean energy from farm waste, WSA Youth Ambassador Rosaria Etambuyu Simusandu tells us young innovators are tackling education, climate, and financial gaps head-on.
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