The World Youth Want

World Vision's Middle East and Eastern Europe Regional Office held two youth forums in Yerevan and Istanbul: “The World Youth Want.” The conferences hosted more than 100 young people associated with World Vision programmes from over 10 different countries. The aim of the forum was discuss how children and youth can contribute to the post-2015 debate. The declaration resulting from these conferences highlights several issues as salient concerns youth: health, education, employment, child protection, healthy habits, peace, equality, the environment, and participation.