Winnie Byanyima Quotes

Any society that does not succeed in tapping into the energy and creativity of its youth will be left behind.

Our nation is filled with tremendous energy of the youth. Whatever future we desire of, we must keep the youth at the centre. If we do this, we can surge ahead at an unmatchable pace!

Youth is the ultimate limited resource.

I like to work with young people, because young people haven’t had their dreams kicked out of them yet. Full of confidence, and imagination, and vision, and when they score that all gets empowered.

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

I like to speak with the youth, and I like to hear the youth. They always put me in difficulty. They tell me things that I haven't thought of, or that I've partly thought of. The restless youth, the creative youth, I like them!

No exchange rate for the confidence of youth.

You are never too young to lead.

Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.

I don't know about the world, but I know kids. And I feel like sometimes kids don't get involved because they think, what can I do? I'm just a kid. And really kids can do so much.

It is easy to overlook the importance of the young in underdeveloped countries. It is the natural course for nations, and diplomats, and those who publish newspapers, to speak to the established order. Seeking out the young requires a conscious effort.

Empowering the youth is our responsibility, and the youth will be empowered with more investment on them.

Most organizations see young people as problems to be solved. We see young people as problem-solvers.

Give young people a greater voice. They are the future and they are much wiser than we give them credit for.

If youth were not ignorant and timid, civilization would be impossible.

A Church without Youth is a Church without a future. Moreover, Youth without a Church is Youth without a future.

I begin with the young. We older ones are used up but my magnificent youngsters! Are there finer ones anywhere in the world? Look at all these men and boys! What material! With you and I, we can make a new world.

The task of youth is not only its own salvation but the salvation of those against whom it rebels.

It is the duty of youth to bring fresh new powers to bear on Social progress. Each generation of young people should be to the world like a vast reserve force to a tired army. They should life the world forward. That is what they are for.

Politicians, they give the visible aspect of the change, but the change, the root, the anchor are in young people.

Youth demands more than ordinary life. Age clings to it.

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

Give (your people) the youth a proper environment. Motivate them. Extend them the support they need. Each one of them has infinite source of energy. They will deliver.

We need young people to be involved, and we have to expect that young people are going to be impatient, they don't want to wait, and they've got new ideas and new ways of looking at problems.

Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you.