UPF International: Message to G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit 2025

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) extends its warm greetings to all participants of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. As South Africa leads the G20 this year under the motto “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”, and as your Summit convenes under the theme “Together We Thrive”, we recognize the significance of this gathering. It reflects a shared determination to unite the brightest young minds for inclusive growth, innovation, and mutual prosperity. Africa, the youngest continent, with a population of 1.5 billion and over 60% under the age of 25, stands at the heart of this new global dynamism. In this spirit, we join with you in affirming that when we work together, we truly thrive together.

Empowering Youth Leadership and Ethical Entrepreneurship for Peace

UPF believes that the focus areas of the 2025 G20 YEA Summit, youth leadership, ethical entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation, and sustainability, are essential pillars for building a peaceful and just future. We share your conviction that empowering young leaders to innovate with integrity can drive solutions to today’s challenges. This vision aligns with the United Nations’ Pact for the Future, which calls for the meaningful inclusion of youth in global decision-making and highlights intergenerational justice as a foundation for future governance. Together, we affirm that the voice and vision of youth must be at the center of shaping tomorrow’s world.

Building Inclusive Innovation and Intergenerational Cooperation

To realize these ideals, UPF supports initiatives that foster collaboration across generations and sectors. Through the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED), we encourage entrepreneurship rooted in conscience and compassion. Through the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP), we mentor young changemakers in character education, service leadership, and intercultural dialogue. And through the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), we support governance guided by moral responsibility and a long-term view of peace. These platforms mirror the G20 YEA’s own commitment to innovation with social purpose.

In conclusion, UPF celebrates this Summit as a testament to the rising generation’s moral leadership. Your commitment to “Together We Thrive” resonates with the founding vision of UPF that we are one family under God. We urge all young entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in Johannesburg to let the values of character, service, and empathy guide your endeavors. Let us ensure that the engines of business and governance are steered by conscience and compassion. In doing so, we will pave the way toward a world where every person can live in dignity, harmony, and peace.

Dr. Tageldin Hamad President, Universal Peace Federation