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2025 ICN International Development Week: The Letter Initiative

For this year’s International Development Week, ICN partnered with the councils to launch a special letter-writing initiative. Youth participants were invited to share their hopes, visions, and actionable ideas for achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. They were asked to write letters to policymakers, offering innovative solutions and reflecting their aspirations for a better, more sustainable world. Additionally, the illustrations accompanying the letters serve as a creative reflection of the powerful words and ideas expressed by the youth, bringing their visions to life in a vibrant and impactful way.

Letters at a Glance

Letters from Alisha Aslam, Mia Vallière, Muskaan Waraich, and Yara Idris address critical global and local issues. Alisha emphasizes the need for inclusive economic growth (SDG 8) through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and mentorship to foster social and political progress. Mia advocates for Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) in Ontario, stressing its role in promoting health, equality, and human rights, and calls for immediate curriculum reform. Yara highlights the importance of peace (SDG 16) for achieving sustainable development, urging policymakers to support grassroots peace-building, political diversity, and inclusive global dialogue to address conflict and insecurity. All four letters stress the urgency of action to create equitable, safe, and sustainable futures.

Alisha Aslam

Mia Vallière

Muskaan Waraich

Yara Idris

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