Building a better future is only possible with serious and committed action right now. In this context, the 25 million young people in South Africa – the most connected generation in history – hold the hope and potential for concrete progress towards a more sustainable, equitable South Africa today and tomorrow. With the power of new youth leadership and energy, it’s time to realize and accelerate meaningful results in all aspects of national development. Rising to this challenge, The Youth Assembly is a platform where young people gather from around the country to learn, engage, and act to solve national issues, the future is now, as young people should lead the way through their talent, drive, innovation, and friendships to shift the course towards achieving a better South Africa This assembly will equip hundreds of young people from around the South Africa with new knowledge, skills, networks, and opportunities to create positive impact as leaders of the present and future.