Young voices demand more support for development cooperation

In an urgent call to the federal government, numerous youth representatives have raised their voice today! Before the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the young activists presented a powerful letter to Federal Minister Svenja Schulze. The focus of their demands: The rigid budget cuts in the area of ​​development cooperation and humanitarian aid for 2025 must be withdrawn immediately!

"The future is in our hands!" Says Georg von der Bread for the world youth, which significantly brings the concerns of his generation to the table. "The promotion of development cooperation is essential to strengthen young people and civil society - this is the only way we can create a fairer and more sustainable world." With his voice he raises the alarm!

acute danger for young people

The nervousness among the young representatives is tangible! In the joint letter, they express enormous concern about the planned cuts and their fatal effects on the global sustainability goals (SDGS). The effects could be catastrophic and Germany's reputation as a reliable partner in international cooperation will massively endanger!

"In these challenging times, Germany must meet its international obligation," Ratin from the GBK Jugend-Task-Force and thus sums up displeasure with the impending step backwards.

also Mika and Sophia, members of the Plan youth advisory board, hit the nail upside down: "The cuts meet the group that needs the most urgent support-the young people, especially the young women!" With this clear announcement you let the alarm bells ring!

young voices that have to be heard!

The youth representatives make it clear: their perspectives and ideas are indispensable for successful development projects. "Our ideas are the key to innovative solutions!" Vehement vehemently demand a greater integration of young people into the decision -making processes of development cooperation. This is the only way to ensure that the projects are made effective and future -oriented.

"Today's investments ensure a peaceful future for all of us," adds Lilith from Terre des Jeunes, and she speaks not only for itself, but for an entire generation that is active for their future.

At the end of her passionate appeal, a central point remains: Education is the cornerstone for progress and justice. Muriel von der Junge Gew emphasizes that cuts in educational programs are taboo. "Refuses to delete, the future endangers millions of children and adolescents!" She speaks out what many think: education must not fall by the wayside!

Today, the youth representatives have set a loud sign that cannot be ignored. It remains to be seen how the federal government will react to this powerful appeal!