Empowering Youth Through Digital Innovation: YMCA at the 2024 World Youth Development Forum.
We are excited to share that Dumitru Roibu, Executive President of YMCA Moldova, is currently in Guangzhou, China, attending the 2024 World Youth Development Forum from July 15-21.
This opportunity is made possible through the nominations by World YMCA and YMCA Europe to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and local organizers. Dumitru was nominated as YMCA Moldova is a leading organization in delivering digital activities through their hubs and in skilling and upskilling young people and Ukrainian refugees.
The forum focuses on how digital tools can enhance people’s lives, with delegates visiting various factories, institutions, AI startups, and technological parks. The goal is to explore how technology can improve processes, generate profit, and create employment opportunities.
The 30 youth delegates from 19 countries are also gathering as part of the Young Digital Leaders Campus, a vibrant digital community. Highlights of the forum include:
- Keynote Speech on youth digital transformation acceleration for sustainable development
- Lightning Talks about youth digital entrepreneurship experiences
- Youth Dialogue on empowering youth development with digital technology
Dumitru has had the chance to connect with representatives from Asian, African, and American countries, proudly representing Europe as the sole delegate. He also had a productive discussion with ILO about potential cooperation on upskilling and reskilling Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. We look forward to exploring this opportunity further upon his return.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey and the valuable insights gained from this forum!