Today’s global crises will upend decades of progress for children and youth if collective action is not taken right now. We must prioritize young people’s needs by amplifying youth voices and demanding government action. By sharing the messages below, we can galvanize support among the American public and U.S. policy makers. Together, we can ensure that children and youth have the resources they need to thrive, no matter where the live.
COVID. Conflict. Climate. Crises are upending young people’s lives around the world. Without U.S. action to prioritize their needs now, the impact will be felt for generations to come—at home and abroad.
Now more than ever, we need a common-sense approach to U.S. foreign assistance funding, policies and programs that recognizes the interconnected needs of children and youth—no matter where they live.
No one is better equipped to provide insight on the issues impacting young people than children and youth themselves. Youth must be equal partners as part of a common-sense approach to U.S. foreign assistance.
Just 0.08% of the federal budget goes to children internationally. Investing now can ensure more young people grow up to become thriving members of their societies—building a better world for everyone.
All young people—from infancy to youth—should have the chance to reach their fullest potential. That means investing now in their most critical needs: health, safety, education.
All young people should be able to live their lives free from violence but UNICEF reports that 80% of children fear sexual abuse or exploitation online. Online violence can have offline, lifelong consequences.
