Here’s how African youths are bracing themselves for UN-endorsed "Decade of Action for Global Goals”

Yesterday the United Nations (UN) announced that 2020 to 2030 is declared the "Decade of Action for Global Goals". Last year the UN Secretary General called on all sectors of society to mobilize on three levels; global action, local action and people action, the latter including civil society, the media, private sector, unions, academia and of course, Youth. Natalie Robi Tingo represents a panel of youth that's launching today in response to this call. 12 young activists from 12 countries around the world are pledging to rally and mobilize. Kenyan Activist and only member of East Africa, Natalie Robi Tingo joins CNBC Africa for more.

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:57:25 GMT

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Formation of the Youth Power Panel comprising 25 young activists from around the world in response to the UN's call for the Decade of Action for Global Goals
Commitment to mobilize and rally for increased agency to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing the urgency of action needed in the next decade
Collaboration with organizations such as Restless Development and Project Everyone to engage millions of young people in advocating for the accomplishment of the 17 global goals by 2030

A global initiative led by the United Nations (UN) known as the "Decade of Action for Global Goals", from 2020 to 2030, has spurred the formation of the Youth Power Panel, comprised of 25 young activists from around the world. One of the members, Kenyan activist Natalie Robi Tingo, spoke to CNBC Africa about the panel's launch and their commitment to driving the sustainable development goals forward. The panel aims to collaborate with millions of young people to advocate for the acceleration of the global goals, recognizing the urgency of action needed in this pivotal decade. The members have pledged to mobilize and rally for increased agency to ensure progress towards the SDGs is ambitious and bold enough to create meaningful change. Supported by organizations such as Restless Development and Project Everyone, the panel is embarking on a decade-long engagement campaign to galvanize the voices of young people worldwide. Through online collaboration and the use of the Youth Power hashtag, the panel seeks to highlight ideas and actions towards achieving the 17 global goals by 2030. As the only East African member of the panel, Natalie Robi Tingo is focused on mobilizing young people in the region and will be calling on Kenyan youths to support the Youth Power Campaign. The panel acknowledges the interconnected nature of the SDGs and the need for strategic investments and leadership accountability to drive progress. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the members are aware of the time constraints but remain determined to walk the talk and see tangible action from leaders and individuals alike. With the support of various organizations and passionate young people, the panel believes they have the resources needed to make a significant impact in achieving the global goals. While certain members may have key passions such as reducing inequality, ending poverty, and advocating for climate action, the panel as a whole is committed to amplifying all 17 goals as they work towards a better world for all. The Youth Power Panel's dedication to mobilizing young people and driving meaningful action underscores the critical role that youths play in shaping the future and ensuring a sustainable world for generations to come.