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About the Event
Hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI) at the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum, this side event highlights youth-led, community-driven solutions advancing economic resilience and social inclusion through the JCI RISE Initiative.
With 387+ global projects since 2020, RISE (Rebuild, Invest, Sustain, Evolve) empowers young people to strengthen economies, support small businesses, promote mental well-being, and foster inclusive development aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Objectives
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Showcase impactful RISE projects tackling economic challenges and social inequities.
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Equip youth with actionable strategies for change.
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Promote multi-sector collaboration and partnership building.
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Align with the Sustainable Development Goals 1,3,4,8,9,11,12.
Speakers & Sessions
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Opening Remarks: Elvin Teo, JCI Interim Secretary General.
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Keynote Speaker: Keisuke Shimoyamada, JCI President.
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JCI RISE Presentation: Christel Youbi, JCI RISE Committee Chairperson & Anirudh Sistla, JCI ESG Committee Chairperson.
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Panel Discussion moderated by Nathalia Cardenas, JCI Partnerships Director.
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JCI Global Partners Representatives Interactive Breakout Sessions in English, French, Spanish & Japanese.
Key Topics
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Digital solutions for youth employment.
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Empowering grassroots & marginalized voices.
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Enhancing partnerships for community impact.
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Next steps for youth-led action on SDGs.
Program Overview
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