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AED's Experts Share Their Thoughts

To have a productive future, youth need vision, hope, and self-confidence. In addition, a strong foundation in highquality
education is essential to enable them to engage in the critical issues they face
every day.

A strong education propels young people into a positive future. The vision, hope, and
self-confidence they need starts with equipping them with a set of skills that is relevant and responsive to the demands of
the labor force in their country and to the global economy of the 21st century.

I believe youth must have the intellectual freedom to tackle issues that are central to their lives, such as HIV and AIDS, reproductive health, leadership, equity, equality, and poverty alleviation.

Youth also require positive role models to inspire them, motivate them, and make them recognize that they can realize their full potential. Role models expand horizons and chart the way for new generations.

 

 

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