When Learning Turns into Impact: How Youth Leadership Is Shaping Safer Roads

Between 2024 and 2025, the Global Youth Coalition’s Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme transformed learning into local action by placing youth leadership at the centre. Through a capacity development model grounded in localisation, peer learning, and practical application, Regional Leaders adapted global tools to their local realities, strengthening youth-led advocacy and contributing to safer, more equitable roads across regions.

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Melisa Perez
Local Actions in Practice: How Mentorship Is Strengthening Youth-Led Projects Across the Coalition

Since 2023, the Global Youth Coalition has embedded a dedicated mentorship component into the Local Actions programme, recognising that youth-led initiatives achieve greater impact when supported beyond funding. Through tailored, one-to-one guidance from experienced professionals, young leaders receive practical support aligned with their project needs and local contexts. In 2025, mentorship continues to play a vital role in helping Local Actions winners transform plans into meaningful, real-world impact.

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Melisa Perez
Rethinking How We Move: Why Transport Matters for People and the Planet

Sustainable transport is essential for people and the planet, shaping access, equity, climate resilience, and safe mobility for youth worldwide. To mark World Sustainable Transport Day, YOURS is hosting Youth Power Unlocked, a global live session exploring why transport matters and how young leaders can drive change. Join us on 26 November 2025 to rethink how we move.

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Melisa Perez
[External Opportunity: Webinar Series] Streets for Kids - Session 5

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) is celebrating five years of Designing Streets for Kids with a global webinar series on safer, healthier, and more joyful streets for children. Join the upcoming session—Promoting Cycling for All Ages—on 19 November 2025, exploring practical tools and global examples to design inclusive cycling environments for all.

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Mexico and its road to justice for traffic victims

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of mandatory liability insurance, marking a milestone for victims’ rights and road safety. This decision reinforces shared responsibility and ensures protection for all road users—a crucial step toward justice, prevention, and dignity for those affected by traffic violence.

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Inspiring a New Generation of Road Safety Advocates in Cameroon

During an inspiring visit to the National Advanced School of Public Works in Yaoundé, Cameroon, civil engineering students embraced the mission of building safer roads. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to research mark the rise of a new generation of road safety leaders shaping a sustainable and equitable future for their communities.

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Celebrating Five Years of Youth-led Power!

The Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety marks five years of empowering young changemakers worldwide. From launching the CoalitionHUB App to creating the Alumni Network, youth leaders continue shaping safer, more inclusive, and sustainable mobility systems—proving that when youth lead, they build real change on and beyond the roads.

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Melisa Perez
From Members to Mentors: Welcoming the Coalition’s Alumni Network

As part of the Coalition’s 5th Anniversary, the new Alumni Network officially launches — a space for former members to stay connected, mentor, and continue shaping road safety and sustainable mobility. Through the CoalitionHUB, alumni will access mentorship, learning, advocacy, and collaboration opportunities that keep youth leadership growing beyond membership.

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Melisa Perez
Local Actions 2025: 15 Youth-led Projects Selected to Take Mobility Change to The Streets.

Across 15 countries, young changemakers are transforming mobility through YOURS’ Local Actions 2025. Focused on sustainable, inclusive, and active mobility, motorcycle safety, and speed reduction, these youth-led projects turn local knowledge into real-world impact—creating safer, healthier, and more equitable streets for communities worldwide.

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Local Actions 2025 is LIVE!

The call for Local Actions 2025 is open! Young changemakers can now apply to design and implement youth-led projects that improve road safety and mobility. With up to €5,000 in funding, mentorship, and advocacy support, YOURS empowers youth to turn bold ideas into action for safer, more inclusive, and sustainable streets.

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Melisa Perez