From March 5th to March 11th, over 250 young people from Canada and the Americas participated in the Youth Forum of the Americas which was organized by The Students Commission. We are concerned youth ranging in age from 14 to 19. We gathered here because of a common interest in world issues. We came from all corners of the Americas, motivated by our passion for improving human issues in this hemisphere and in the world. We have shared stories and experiences, learned to respect our differences and rejoiced in our similarities.

Each day began with interactive presentations on such issues as education, poverty, globalization, human rights, citizenship, health and the environment. Delegates brought their varied histories and knowledge to team meetings where discussion and the creation of recommendations took place. The report that you hold is the crystallization of our ideas.