JCI Side Event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025: Rising Together for Economic Strengthening and Social Inclusion

On April 16, JCI proudly hosted a dynamic side event during the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum, titled “RISE to the Challenge: Community-Driven Solutions for Economic Strengthening and Social Inclusion.”

Bringing together youth leaders, changemakers, and global partners, the session explored innovative and inclusive approaches to building resilient communities through the lens of the JCI RISE Initiative. The conversation was enriched by the voices of our esteemed panelists from AIESEC, BNI (Business Network International), the Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens, Social Impact Award, and the International Chamber of Commerce.

The Impact at a Glance

We are proud to share the remarkable engagement this event generated:

• 1,160+ registrants

• 1,500+ participants from across the globe

• 6,000+ Facebook Live viewers

• 564 responses to our live event poll, capturing real-time insights. 📊 Check out the poll results here

• A strong emphasis on collaboration, youth empowerment, and inclusive economic development

Participants expressed powerful takeaways, ranging from the importance of cross-sector partnerships to the critical role of young leaders in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These insights have been visualized in a vibrant word cloud, reflecting the energy and inspiration shared throughout the session.

We’d Love Your Feedback

If you joined the session, we’d be grateful if you could share your thoughts through a short survey. Your feedback helps us learn, improve, and design even more impactful experiences in the future.

Watch the Session Again

📺 Missed it live or want to revisit a powerful moment? You can watch the full session replay here!

Let’s Keep Rising Together

This event marked a key moment in our mission to mobilize young people and strategic partners around scalable, impactful solutions. We’re just getting started.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this important conversation. Let’s continue to RISE to the challenge—together!.