SGI-New Zealand Youth Hold Event on SDGs

On March 24, SGI-New Zealand (SGINZ) youth hosted an event to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the SGI-New Zealand Culture Centre in Auckland. The event, held under the theme “Creating a Hopeful Future,” was attended by some 100 SGINZ members and guests. Alastair Thompson, co-founder of the Scoop online news service, gave the keynote speech and joined the panel discussion. Other panelists including, Olivia Shimasaki, youth programs coordinator at The Peace Foundation, Nabeela Ahmed, youth worker at the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand, and Joycelyn Raffills of SGINZ, shared peace activities conducted by thier respective organizations. The event also highlighted the need to empower youth to be agents of change in their communities.