At the start of September, the energy of more than 50 young men and women from diverse social backgrounds came together in the heart of Baghdad, as the Youth Connect Project launched its third version this year.
The participants engaged in dynamic discussions on the future, climate change, technology and artificial intelligence, as well as volunteerism and humanitarian work reflecting their ambitions for change and innovation.
Organized by the Public Aid Organization (PAO), the event welcomed representatives from the Iraqi government and the private sector, alongside the Country Director of the British Council, who engaged openly and directly with the youth.
Between music, inspiring conversations, and writing down wishes on a map of Baghdad, the youth day concluded in high spirits and optimism, affirming that the future is being shaped by this generation.
