Latest update March 25th, 2025 7:08 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Young leaders call for more resources for Caribbean youth programmes

Jul 25, 2024 News

Kaieteur News – Young leaders from across the Caribbean have called for more resources to be allocated to youth development and programmes and projects focused on the demographic, which constitutes more than 60% of the region’s population.

This compelling call to action was delivered by members of the Future Leaders Network (FLN), a group of young leaders and innovators from the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) member countries, during the recent Youth FIRE Forum. The Forum marked the culmination of the Bank’s multi-faceted 2023-2024 Youth FIRE Programme.

According to a press release by the bank, during the forum, FLN members highlighted the “substantial challenges” facing the region’s youth, including unemployment and underemployment, educational disparities, lack of access to quality holistic health services, crime, violence, and systemic inequities. These issues hinder young people’s ability to adapt and mitigate social and economic barriers, threatening the future of the Caribbean.

The young leaders shared powerful insights on economic empowerment, sustainable practices, and community resilience. They presented 13 action points covering a wide range of areas including meaningful consultation, strengthening partnerships, dedicated funding and resources, economic empowerment, youth mainstreaming and meaningful youth participation in decision-making processes, sustainability, training programmes, mental health resources, and more. “We continue to contribute to all areas of national and regional development, inclusive of new areas in the blue and orange economies… [and] to be at the forefront of innovative entrepreneurship and industry,” the statement read. While acknowledging CDB’s efforts to support youth engagement, FLN members emphasised the significance of sustainability, good governance, transparency, and equality of opportunity for young people in the region. They pointed to partnerships as the key to moving forward.

“Together, let us build partnerships that empower our youth, harness their potential, and ensure inclusive and resilient prosperity for everyone in the Caribbean.”

Themed Empowered Youth – Partners in Resilient Prosperity, the Youth FIRE Programme, featured immersive sessions, consultations, capacity building, and personal development opportunities. These activities were designed to foster economic inclusion, promote sustainable practices, and create a more peaceful future for the Caribbean. The Youth FIRE Forum was one of several knowledge-sharing events hosted by the CDB at its 54th Annual Meeting which was held in June in Ottawa, Canada.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 17th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Groups, schedule announced for One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Groups, schedule announced for One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Mar 25, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- With just 11 days to go before Guyana welcomes 16 nations for the largest 3×3 basketball event ever hosted in the English-speaking Caribbean, excitement is building. The Guyana...
Read More
2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Fixtures confirmed

2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League...

Mar 25, 2025

Virtual Meeting of Caribbean Boxing Promoters held, Guyana among six countries with interest

Virtual Meeting of Caribbean Boxing Promoters...

Mar 25, 2025

GBA AirBadminton Tournament spikes off with historic showing at St. Cuthbert’s Mission 

GBA AirBadminton Tournament spikes off with...

Mar 25, 2025

Briton John sets sights on another sweep with second leg win

Briton John sets sights on another sweep with...

Mar 25, 2025

Waramuri stuns Vreed-en-Hoop 7-1, as Bush Lot topple Ann’s Grove

Waramuri stuns Vreed-en-Hoop 7-1, as Bush Lot...

Mar 24, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]