Youth 4 the Future: Local Voices for Global Goals
Schedule
Sun Mar 01 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Youth 4 the Future (Y4F) is a youth-led SDG Accelerator and Civic Incubator empowering Canadians (ages 15β29) to translate global goals into tangible local action. The campaign provides interactive workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop youth leadership and civic engagement skills. Participants will gain access to our exclusive Youth Incubator Program, digital resources, and a Certificate of Leadership for attending the full event.
While our primary target group is youth aged 15β29, all members of the community are welcome to attend and participate, fostering collaboration and inclusion across generations and backgrounds.
What to Expect:
- Sessions on education, opportunity, civic engagement, equity, and climate responsibility
- Hands-on breakout workshops to develop actionable community solutions
- Networking with youth leaders, community experts, and special guests
- Community meal provided for in-person participants
Who Should Attend:
Youth aged 15β29 interested in leadership, sustainability, social impact, and civic engagement, with a focus on underserved, newcomer, racialized, and Indigenous communities. All community members are encouraged to attend. All members of the community with an interest in local actions that can contribute global goals.
Agenda
π: 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Y4F: Welcome & Opening
Info: Program launch, icebreaker, orientation to Y4F as SDG Accelerator & Incubator
π: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Understanding the SDGs and Canada's Role
Info: Overview of all 17 SDGs, Canadaβs role, local relevance
π: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Education, Opportunity & Youth Accessibility
Info: Access to education, gender equality, removing systemic barriers, youth leadership
π: 02:25 PM - 02:55 PM
Reducing Inequities, Civic Engagement & Inclusive Communities
Info: Barriers to youth civic participation, inclusive communities, participatory governance
π: 02:55 PM - 03:20 PM
Climate Responsibility & Environmental Justice
Info: Youth-led climate solutions, intergenerational equity
π: 03:20 PM - 03:40 PM
Incubation Lab β Designing the Next Global Goals
Info: Youth proposals for future global priorities, bridging local action with next-generation goals
π: 03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Reflection, Community Meal & Closing
Info: Participant reflections, commitments, campaign next steps, networking
Where is it happening?
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, 627 Queens Quay West, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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