As the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 capture global attention, the Youth Charter is urging organizers and governments to embed social impact into the event’s legacy, ensuring young people benefit long after the medals are awarded.
Geoff Thompson’s latest Youth Charter essay calls on world leaders to move from symbolic gestures to real investment in sport for social change.
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Honoring Nelson Mandela’s vision, the Youth Charter calls on Africa to harness sport for sustainable development and youth empowerment.
After engaging in the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum, the Youth Charter is calling for stronger youth inclusion, global sport for development recognition, and co-created policy commitments to drive the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
In celebration of World Health Day, the Youth Charter emphasized the need for universal access to sport and physical activity as a fundamental right, especially for youth and Pan African communities.
On the UN’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Youth Charter is calling on global stakeholders to integrate sport into strategies for sustainable development.
The Youth Charter is urging Commonwealth nations to unite in leveraging sport for development and peace. By investing in youth-focused initiatives, governments and stakeholders can drive social cohesion, inclusion, and positive change.
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The Youth Charter has issued a global call to action at the Sport for Development Finance Investment Forum, urging governments, private investors, and NGOs to unite in building Community Campuses that empower youth through sports, education, and vocational training.