Nelson Mandela Youth Leadership Summit 2025 (4 the young & young at heart)

Step into a day of optimism, courageous conversations, and bold youth leadership at the Nelson Mandela Youth Leadership Summit 2025.

This year’s Summit invites young leaders—and the young at heart—to explore what it means to lead with vision, compassion, and purpose in a changing world. Together, we’ll tackle the big questions and share hopeful, practical solutions.

You’ll experience four dynamic sessions:

🌟 What Would Mandela Tell Us To Do Today?
We open with courage and joy, reflecting on Mandela’s legacy and what it asks of us right now.

🗳️ Building a Better Democracy with Harmony and Compassion
Dive deep into how truth, trust, and youth leadership are reshaping democracy—and how harmony and compassion build stronger communities.

🔥 The Debate: The Case for Optimism vs. The Case for Even More Optimism
In a playful and passionate youth-led debate, we’ll ask: which vision holds more power—the case for optimism, or the case for even more optimism?

🚀 The Future Voices
Hear inspiring visions for the future as young leaders take the Dispatch Box to share what gives them hope and what they’re building next.

Throughout the day, enjoy great conversations over morning coffee, a generous lunch, and afternoon tea. Every break is a chance to connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and deepen your optimism.

This is a summit where your voice matters. Join us and be part of shaping the future with courage, hope, and action.

Read More: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/mandela2025

Info: Mandela said "I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed towards the sun, one’s feet moving forward."

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