A global survey showed that 67 percent of the population believes in a better future. Young people aged 15 to 17 were the most optimistic about this. And so it should be because the future is in their hands; they have the opportunity to build a more dignified tomorrow.

Las Tunas, Cuba.– Today, we celebrate International Youth Day. In 2025, the theme that accompanies the event is “Local youth actions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond.” This highlights the fundamental role of youngsters in turning global ambitions into community-driven realities.

They bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With more than 65 percent of the Sustainable Development Goal targets linked to local governance, youth participation is not a luxury, but a necessity.

A concept in harmony with how Cuba envisions its youth, committed to social reality, starting with their community, their neighborhood.

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