”The steps I’ll take to ensure the future is bright … First, I need to be doing well. And also help the next person close to me.”
Victor, Kenya
“If you want to shape the future, the most important thing is to do something. It doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect at it.”
Vanshika, Finland
Together we build a better world
Young people in Finland and Kenya are concerned, for example, about their livelihoods, job insecurity and the role of artificial intelligence in the future. School and personal relationships also create pressure.
Young people in Finland and Kenya are demanding a better future and are building it together.
Who Gets to Hope?
All young people have the right to hope and to trust in the future, and to play a part in shaping it. Without hope, it is difficult to make a difference.
We asked Kenyan and Finnish young people about their thoughts on hope and future. You can read their thoughts below on these campaign pages.
Over 20 young influencers from Kenya and Finland participated in making Taksvärkki’s Who gets to hope? campaign.
”For a 15-year-old who has doubt about changing the future, I’d love to tell them that the future is theirs. They own it and they have power to write their story.”
Innocent, Kenya
“We must give young people and others the opportunity to come together and take action. Cooperation is key to building a better future and fostering hope.”
Eidan, Finland
“Our leaders need to connect us with people who can mentor us as youth, bring us jobs and give us skills.”
Jane, Kenya
“My association makes the future better by creating job opportunities.
We have a shop as an association. We have Wifi-internet that is cheap. Through that some youths can get information and learn.“
Kennedy, Kenya
“Small steps make very big impact. Do not to fear to try anything. You can do anything you want!”
Innocent, Kenya
”There are good things in the present that I want to take into the future.”
Quianna, Kenya
“To have a good future I will ensure the society has been educated on the benefits of conserving the environment.“
Kennedy, Kenya
“We have the chance to shape the future. I think it’s important that you find friends who will help you.”
Tanisha, Finland
”The future may look different. There are a lot of possibilities, there are a lot of things you can do.”
Jane, Kenya