The All-Ukrainian Youth Forum "Youth Here!" brought together over a thousand active Ukrainians.

August 22, 2025

In the first decade of August, the All-Ukrainian Youth Forum was held in Lviv and Kyiv "Youth is Here!», which has become the main platform for dialogue between young people, government officials and international partners. The event brought together over a thousand participants from all over the country. The National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPWD) was represented by Svitlana Kasyanova.

Lviv: a common vision of youth policy

The first part of the forum in Lviv was dedicated to working together on the vision of the state program «Youth of Ukraine 2026-2030». Young leaders of civil society organizations, volunteer movements, and educational initiatives discussed key areas of youth policy, from education and volunteering to digitalization, culture, and innovation.

Svitlana Kasyanova emphasized the importance of equal opportunities for young people with disabilities, stressing that inclusiveness is not only a matter of social justice, but also the basis of a sustainable and strong state.

Kyiv: Dialogue with government officials

The second stage of the forum was held in Kyiv and began with a speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who emphasized the crucial role of young people in the country's development. Participants presented their own initiatives, exchanged ideas, and received practical advice from government officials and experts.

Young people are here because they hold the country together

The Youth is Here Forum was a convincing confirmation that Ukraine's youth is already taking responsibility for change and actively shaping the country's future: