President Mohamed Nasheed has this morning inaugurated the Youth Challenge 2010.
The event is being organised for the Ministry of Human Resources, Youth and Sports by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) with support of JCI Maldives. The event gives the opportunities for youth to gather information on employment, higher education and training opportunities.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, President Nasheed noted the pivotal role played by Maldivian youth in bringing democratic reforms to the Maldives. He added that they brought those changes to realise their hopes and aspirations.
Stating that a majority of Maldives’ population were youths, President spoke on the many problems faced by the youths.
Describing the congestion problem in Male’, President Nasheed said social problems such as unemployment, drug use and gang violence were all consequences of congestion. He said therefore, unless we address those issues, the Maldivian youths will continue to face many challenges.
In his speech, the President said the voices of the youths needed to be heard and that we need to continue the efforts to realise the hopes and aspirations of our youths.
Youth Challenge was first held on 1999.
