Voices Rising: The Power and Complexity of the Modern Youth Experience
In every generation, the youth are both torchbearers and revolutionaries. They carry within them the momentum of change and the weight of uncertainty. Today, the voices of young people resound louder than ever, amplified through digital platforms, challenged by societal expectations, and sharpened by lived experiences of resilience, identity, and self-discovery. ## The Unfiltered Voice: Youth Speak for Themselves “People think we’re too young to understand what’s happening, but we live it every day. I’m 26 now, but I still vividly remember being 19, a second-year university student at a Kenyan university, and feeling that pressure,” I reflect. “Back in high school, I was juggling KCSE preparations, family expectations, and the version of myself I tried to present. Everyone thought I was doing great. But inside, I was overwhelmed.” “When I finally spoke about my struggles with anxiety during a student mental health forum at school, it felt like stepping into the unknown...