From local roots to global solutions
Through cultural exchange and heartfelt conversations, youth from China and Latin America discover common ground and lasting friendships.
Voices for change
Throughout the program, discussions focused on the role of youth in addressing global challenges — from climate change and the energy transition to cultural preservation.
Xiomara Andrea Acevedo Navarro, also from Colombia, highlighted the importance of this moment in history.
"We are living at a time when more than 50 percent of the global population is under 35," she said. "This is the moment when we must change everything that hasn't been working."
Douglas Ferreira, a youth policy advocate from Brazil, stressed the potential of China-LAC cooperation.
"This is a critical time. Global challenges are converging, and I believe youth cooperation between China and Brazil can help create a more balanced and inclusive world order," he said.
Scliar agreed, reflecting on the deeper value of cross-cultural gatherings.
"This international event allowed us to share our work and exchange best practices," he said. "But the most meaningful part for me is building connections — not just formal partnerships but sharing experiences on a human level."
"This is about communication," he added. "It's about making new friends and sharing dinner together. It's about sitting at the same table, riding the same bus."
