Localization of the Pact for the Future

The choices we make today shape the world we will live in tomorrow. To ensure a stable and sustainable future, we must take decisive action-one that eradicates extreme poverty, promotes balanced nutrition, and guarantees equal and inclusive access to opportunities and essential services for all.

In this spirit, Uganda’s African United Nations Youth Representatives, Diana Mukanzanira and Isaac Nasasira, led an outreach campaign in Kamwokya aimed at engaging and connecting with fellow youth. The session highlighted their advocacy efforts in New York, focusing on how these mandates can be translated into local action.

During the discussion, they delved into Chapter IV of the Pact for the Future, which emphasizes youth and future generations. The brainstorming session explored how the Pact can be localized and how young people can actively contribute to its implementation. Is funding the key to unlocking youth potential? Or do family policies that nurture young aspirations play a bigger role? These were among the many critical questions raised. Attendees shared their thoughts, marking key statements and ideas on the board, illustrating their vision for collective action across generations.

The event concluded with a fun and interactive children’s activity called “I Want, I Want,” designed to encourage teamwork through dancing and bottle-filling games. The activity not only fostered cooperation but also provided an opportunity for children to express their hopes and dreams, highlighting the importance of engaging young stakeholders from an early age.

As UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarked, “With the Pact and its annexes, we have unlocked the door to our common future”. It’s now time to take action—starting with you. We are accountable to the future for the efforts we make today.

By Ruth Praise Kansiime