Who is building the future?

Author Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
Why you need to bring youth to the table, now

Why It Matters

With our runway for addressing SDGs uncertain and a price tag growing on saving the planet for the next generation, the search for social innovations and sustainable solutions is more pressing than ever. Sharing decision-making power with youth is a vital piece of the puzzle.

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