As global citizens we all have a responsibility to ensure a sustainable future in which no one is left behind. There is still great inequality in thedistribution of wealth and quality of life across the globe, and currently 10 per cent of the world population live in extreme poverty; lacking access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, and lack of participation in decision-making. Access to equal education has a direct impact on the quality of life and economic development of a country, as it is a key driver to help people out of poverty, increase productivity and establish peaceful and stable

Fostering an environment that allows youth to pursue higher education will boost economic growth, decrease environmental risk factors, and provide a skilled workforce for future successful market expansions. Supporting Youth Compass Foundation’s work not only directly improves children’s lives and future, it also positively impacts and improves the region’s economic potential.