How we can help young people build a better future | Henrietta Fore

A massive generation of young people is about to inherit the world, and it's the duty of everyone to give them a fighting chance for their futures, says UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore. In this forward-looking talk, she explores the crises facing them and details an ambitious new global initiative, Generation Unlimited, which aims to ensure every young person is in school, training or employed by 2030.

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[emreaslan]

I am an advertiser student from Turkey and i watched all the video, i would like to say something about that topic: As an university student we have problems about internships, money and finding a job as Ms.Henrietta said. We all have these problems but we will never give up and we will try to make our world better. With all these stresses and problems, i saw many Turkish students try to make their country more beatiful than before. I hope one day i can be a leader for them to find their own light and ideas. Thank you Henrietta Fore.

[rea]

If we wouldn't have to be indebted to learn, that'd be a good start...

[eternalindian]

Free education, free healthcare, affordable housing and of course suitable jobs can make better future for young people.
No amount of talk and planning can do those things.

[leticiamarques]

Why do I wanna cry? Maybe because I am one of the young people afraid about the future and I wanna change the world. I wanna improve our education system and make it be free for everyone. We are the only chance but we need everybody with us. 😥💭

[minkeytalk]

I 💜 you.
You are doing a great job.
Speak up for those who don’t have a voice.

[BETTERFUTUREPRODUCTION]

Sharing practical knowledge and experience will go a long way in crafting a better and sustainable future for he youths. We must invest essentially on young people so they can be well equipped to meet future challenges.

[robbiebalboa]

I’m 32 and I still can relate. I feel like the education is exploiting us with high fees.

[ayman-hosny]

such a wonderful talk for such a wonderful project.

[julrvuw]

Young generation will be 100% our future…true 1000%

[theannyoonwee]

Building future generations will improve world in peace

[BlueSkyBS]

We passed the environmental point of no return two years ago. We're currently at the mezzanine point before runaway greenhouse. Have fun with that future.

[suprabhathapaliya]

So interesting and those facts are so real. The issue is on such a serious topic. I loved this presentation.

[finnygeorge]

Really informative about our current condition.. but UNICEF should have to reach some more places to get more productive Young's minds..

[zahidhasanjihad]

I'm from Bangladesh. I would like to join that you have said community.

[smoothfrequency]

My 0.02 is the parents have been removed from TEACHING their children the skills to live and build on DUE TO..
The Cost of Living Increase.
This removes both parents from the home, to work a mandatory two to three jobs just to houses the family and pay for the car that carries them to the mandatory jobs.
Its a shame and they dont care.

[iradeteacherofficial]

What a naive, beautiful, kind woman she is

[sayerleavitt]

Nice vid. These TED vids help me a ton thanks.

[siboniyoprecieux]

we will be as smart to create the best world !!!

[friko]

This video describes exactly what the problem is - the old lady telling us what the young people want.
Young person here. I want you don't indebt me - paying off the national debts during your lifetime would be a good start.

[ghostdascension]

i wonder if it burns, gonna have to check it out in the future past present