GYS 2024 concludes South Luzon leg; leaves youth leaders hopeful for a better future
Provides the youth with opportunities to use their voices, share their ideas, and help create long-term and sustainable solutions to the most pressing problems and challenges affecting them today
The Global Youth Summit (GYS), held annually by SM Cares and the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) to inspire youth leaders to become catalysts for change, recently concluded its South Luzon leg, which took place from June 8 to June 22, 2024, across SM Malls in Southern Luzon.
The GYS is an annual event that provides youth with opportunities to use their voices, share their ideas, and help create long-term and sustainable solutions to the most pressing problems and challenges affecting them today.
SM Cares and GPF kicked off the South Luzon leg of this year's GYS in Legazpi City, Albay last June 8, 2024, which focused on "SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Economies." The event tackled the role of sustainability in ensuring the long-term viability of cities and economies and The second GYS event in South Luzon was held in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon last June 9, 2024. Focusing on "SDG 14: Life Below Water," the event underscored the importance of protecting our waters and marine life, a vital part of our planet's ecosystem
With the South Luzon leg concluded successfully, SM Cares and GPF are now gearing up for the Mindanao leg of GYS. If you're a Mindanaoan youth leader and you want to use your voice to help address the problems affecting you, you can join GYS events to be held at the following venues: SM CDO Downtown on July 6, 2024; SM City General Santos on July 9, 2024; and SM Lanang Premier on July 11, 2024.
Last June 15, 2024, GYS visited Sta. Rosa, Laguna for its third South Luzon leg event. The focus was "SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy," highlighting the importance of exploring renewable and sustainable energy sources and The fourth GYS event in South Luzon, held in Tanza, Cavite last June 16, 2024, focused on "SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth." The event emphasized creating equal opportunities for quality employment and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
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The GYS is one of SM Cares' numerous Programs on children and youth, supporting all 17 UN SDGs. Others include supporting projects with UNICEF and the Book Nook, a free library and community hub where parents and children can bond over books, workshops and activities.
SM Cares and GPF concluded the GYS South Luzon Leg in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas last June 22, 2024. The event centered on "SDG 4: Quality Education," highlighting its role as the foundation of a thriving society with equal access to lifelong learning opportunities
Aside from its Programs on Children and Youth, SM Cares also has programs on the environment, women and breastfeeding mothers, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
To learn more, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares/.
