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April 19, 2026
Youth Forum 2026: 80 young voices from Colombia and Ecuador propose real solutions to global challenges
The young people presented their solutions. Photo: Courtesy Youth Forum 2026
TL;DR
- 80 students from Colombia and Ecuador met at the Youth Forum 2026 in Chía, Cundinamarca.
- Students presented projects focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after two months of preparation.
- Projects included initiatives on rural health, such as strengthening community health brigades and using medicinal gardens.
- Proposals also addressed educational challenges, like tutoring networks to prevent school dropout, and inclusion, advocating for 'dignified work' for individuals with autism and Down syndrome.
- Food security solutions involved donating surplus school meals and establishing medication donation systems for vulnerable communities.
- A distinguishing feature of the projects was their focus on redistributing existing resources rather than requiring large investments.
- All presented initiatives were non-profit, driven by solidarity and the goal of creating a more just world by 2030.