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The 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign:
Today, there are more young people (ages 10-24) than ever before. The 1.8 Billion Young People for Change campaign aims to support adolescents and youth to reach their potential with better policies and investments addressing their needs.
Where you've seen us - 1.8 in news and events
BSO Hosts National Consultative Meeting with Gov’t, CSOs, Others I 21 April 2023
Her Liberty Malawi champions 1.8 billion youths campaign I 8 April 2023
PMNCH at the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly I 8 April 2023
PMNCH partners host successful mobilizer training for What Young People Want Initiative I 8 April 2023
Walk the Talk I 21 May 2023
Lives in the Balance: Protecting the Promise for Women, Children and Adolescents, WHA76 I May 2023
Where you've seen us - 1.8 News Channel
Make your voice heard. YOUR channel, YOUR voice, and YOUR chance to create positive change!
Mobilizing for the 1.8 Campaign: Tanzania and Uganda
In Tanzania, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is mobilizing support across the country to amplify the voices of young people. Through the 1.8 billion Young People for Change Campaign the MOH will use digital tools to help collect 70,000 responses for the “What Young People Want” Initiative, aiming to improve the health and well-being of young people.
In Uganda, with support from the Universal Health and Development Foundation (UHDF) ,the MOH has embraced the 1.8 billion campaign. They are committed to involving top leadership in mobilizing and engaging adolescents and young people by capturing their concerns, ambitions and priorities towards improving their health and well-being.
A global movement for the health of young people - The Global Forum for Adolescents
Global Forum for Adolescents: National Event Highlight
See those who are taking up the call for local, national and regional events to support the Global Forum for Adolescents and the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change Campaign.
Your role in the 1point8 campaign
Tools & Resources
Social Media Kit I Partner Engagement Pack I What young People Want
Help us mobilize the What Young People Want Initiative and reach 1 million responses from young people around the world.
What's Coming Up?
What does well-being mean to you?
Young people (10-24 years) are encouraged to enter their art (design, film or music) and answer this question. Submissions open until 2 July 2023.
Make your voice heard for adolescent wellbeing for the SDG Summit in September!
On 18-19 September 2023, world leaders will gather at the SDG Summit. The Summit is expected to adopt a political declaration that will provide a roadmap for putting the world back on track to achieve the SDGs by their 2030 deadline. The next round of consultations is scheduled for 9 June.
Member States are being called on to come to the SDG Summit to deliver a ‘Rescue Plan for People and Planet’, including national and global commitments that will help drive SDG transformation for inclusion and sustainability in the years ahead.
We call on partners to engage in these processes and make your voice heard for adolescent wellbeing!
