Voices of the youth Navigate on this map to discover unique contributions from participants all over the world Woman, 27 years old, Mali Woman, 22 years old, Turkey Man, 27 years old, India Man, 23 years old, Niger Woman, 21 years old, China Man, 17 years old, Spain « I will be ready to give up my name, my fortune, everything, even my family. I will be ready to leave my comfort which does not change me much for the well-being of the future. I will be ready to give up the honey that is offered to me today for a radiant future. In short, I will be ready to give up natural juices in favor of bitter caïlcedrat juice, if that can promise a better future. » Woman, 27 years old, Mali « Constructing a better future necessitates a combined effort and sacrifices from everyone. This entails being ready to relinquish comfort and ease by making modifications in daily practices and lifestyle choices to reduce environmental impact. It also involves dedicating time and energy to volunteering, advocating, and actively working on finding solutions to global issues. Supporting organizations and initiatives that aim towards creating a better future through money and resources is also vital. Furthermore, individuals might need to be open-minded and ready to discard old beliefs and attitudes, embrace diversity, and have the willingness to learn and change. Lastly, putting the greater good before personal interests, and benefiting from collective progress rather than seeking personal benefit alone, is a critical component in constructing the future we desire. » Woman, 22 years old, Turkey « To build the future that I desire, I would be ready to give up certain habits and behaviors that contribute to social and environmental harm. For instance, I would be willing to reduce my carbon footprint by using public transportation, biking or walking instead of driving a car, and adopting a plant-based diet to reduce my consumption of animal products. Additionally, I would be willing to reduce my useof single-use plastics and other non-recyclable materials, and instead opt for more sustainable alternatives. I would also be willing to make financial contributions to organizations and causes that are working towards building a better future for all. Overall, I believe that making personal sacrifices and adopting more sustainable practices can have a positive impact on the world and help build the future that we desire. » Man, 27 years old, India « To build a sustainable future, I will be willing to give up some comforts and conveniences and these aspects to adopt more resource-efficient lifestyles. To build a more sustainable future, I will be willing to give up some of these consumer habits and embrace a more minimalist lifestyle. To build a sustainable future, I will be willing to give up some of these polluting modes of transport and adopt more sustainable modes of transport such as public transport, cycling or walking. To build an inclusive and equitable future, I will be ready to renounce these attitudes, in particular prejudice and discrimination, and to work to promote diversity and inclusion. To build a sustainable future, we must be willing to let go of some of these individualistic behaviors and work together to achieve common goals. » Man, 23 years old, Niger « In order to save natural resources, I am willing to buy products with recycled concepts, such as recycled cotton pads for skin care steps, instead of fresh soft cotton pads that rub less on the face. In order to popularize education widely and promote economic development in poverty-stricken areas, I am willing to give up my vacation time and comfortable environment, and go to a primary school in Dashanli to volunteer as a teacher during the summer vacation. » Woman, 21 years old, China « To build the future I long for, I would lay down the shackles of political polarization and mass production. Polarization breeds conflict and division, ripping at the seams of our society. So I would surrender my allegiance to one political ideology, and instead embrace empathy, understanding, and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue. Mass production churns out products with little regard for their environmental impact or the exploitation of those who make them. So I would relinquish my desire for cheap and easy consumption, and instead seek out sustainable, ethical alternatives that support a healthier, more equitable world. In this way, I would strive to build a future where unity and sustainability reign, where every person has the opportunity to thrive and the world is treated with the care it deserves. » Man, 17 years old, Spain « Even though I understand the idea of a renunciation, I don’t entirely agree with the idea in this case. I would, for example, be willing to give up free time that I could spend «having fun» or something like that to build this future, but at the same time my main objective is to build or help build this better future. If something is required to do it, I would be willing to give up most things because this is what I want to do, I wouldn’t see it as a renunciation, but as a choice. » Man, 26 years old, Uruguay « What else should I give up after the outburst of basic things that I cannot afford or cover in my country, or the sacrifices of being able to follow a dream for an economy in indeterminate recession. Or my human rights as a woman, or the waiver of the right to guaranteed security, to safe health care, or to have my family close because they had to leave for a better life and the economy does not allow me to see them. Do I really have to give up anything else? » Woman, 20 years old, Venezuela « There’s not much for me to give up. Already have given up religion. One of the leading causes of many of these issues. I am already on a vegetarian diet which contribute a tiny bit to environmental stability. Most of the issues require sacrifices and changes from major corporations and government officials and news media. These three are in complete control, at least in America. It also requires citizens to put aside their cultural differences aside and be willing to coincide with people from other ethnicities and have an open mind when deciding who to put in power. » Man, 23 years old, USA