Kendell Vincent, Chair, Caribbean Regional Youth Council (CRYC) – Trinidad and Tobago, formally declared the Caribbean Youth Summit 2023 open with requires youth to be the architects of optimistic change inside the Area.
The four-day Summit commenced yesterday, Wednesday, 22 November, on the AC Lodge Marriot, Kingston, Jamaica. Actions are being held below the theme: ‘Securing Our Future: Youth Co-Making a Peaceable and Sustainable Caribbean Group.’
The CRYC Chair urged contributors to make use of the platform to brainstorm a roadmap that can meaningfully influence youth growth within the Caribbean, emphasising that the Summit is a motion, a pressure of change fuelled by the passions, concepts and dedication of youth.
Learn his remarks under:
Women and gents, esteemed friends, and the colourful youth of the Caribbean,
A heat and spirited welcome to the Caribbean Youth Summit 2023! Because the Chairperson of the Caribbean Regional Youth Council, it’s each an honour and a thrill to face earlier than this dynamic meeting of change-makers, visionaries, and advocates for a brighter tomorrow.
We’ve gathered right here not only for a summit however for a celebration of potential, innovation, and unity. Our Caribbean Area, with its tapestry of cultures and the resilience of its folks, is the right backdrop for the discussions, collaborations, and actions that can unfold over the subsequent 4 days.
The theme, ‘Securing Our Future: Youth Co-Making a Peaceable and Sustainable Caribbean Group In opposition to Gender-Primarily based Violence,’ is not only a set of phrases. It’s a strong rallying cry, a name to arms for every one in all us to be architects of change in our communities.
As we delve into the sub-themes of ‘SECURE H.E.R.,’ ‘SECURE H.I.S.,’ and ‘SECURE T.H.E.M.,’ we’re not simply exploring concepts; we’re crafting blueprints for a Caribbean that thrives on equality, understanding, and innovation.
Image this: a Caribbean the place ‘SECURE H.E.R.’ stands for empowerment, restoration, and financial independence for our unbelievable Caribbean ladies. Think about ‘SECURE H.I.S.’ as a catalyst for optimistic masculinity, the place our younger males change into champions of change, contributing to a extra peaceable and simply world. And let’s envision ‘SECURE T.H.E.M.,’ a deal with know-how, well being, atmosphere, and motivation, the place innovation and well-being converge for a brighter future.
Our aims will not be simply aspirations; they’re the heartbeat of this summit. We goal to empower you, the youth, with the instruments and information to handle the challenges that loom massive in our societies. We’re right here to foster shared management, making a ripple impact that reverberates past these partitions and all through our Area.
The Caribbean Youth Summit 2023 is not only a summit; it’s a motion, a pressure of change fuelled by your ardour, your concepts, and your dedication. The outcomes we search will not be checkboxes; they’re the seeds we plant in the present day for the flourishing Caribbean of tomorrow—elevated information, enhanced dedication, a community of empowered youth leaders, and a roadmap for sustainable growth.
So, let’s not simply attend a summit. Let’s embark on a shared journey of discovery, collaboration, and motion. The Caribbean’s future is in our arms, and collectively, we’ll form it right into a beacon of peace, equality, and sustainability.
I formally declare the Caribbean Youth Summit 2023 open!
Let the motion start! Thanks.
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