Young Generation’s Impact and Contribution to Solidarity
Solidarity today goes beyond simply “standing together”—it represents collective responsibility and shared struggles in addressing global issues. Whether through climate protests led by Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future, humanitarian relief during disasters, or global awareness campaigns for Palestine, young people have consistently been at the forefront. Their voices, energy, and commitment give solidarity movements both visibility and urgency.
Young people bring a unique spirit to solidarity movements, driven by passion to expose injustice and a refusal to remain silent. For instance, the election of the first female prime minister in Nepal through Discord demonstrates how digital activism can rapidly mobilize people. Combined with powerful campaigns, slogans, and visuals that spread globally, this highlights the creativity and innovation that youth contribute. Altogether, it shows that young people recognize that change comes through action and unity, and that they play a vital role in making it happen.
Unique Contributions
- Art, Music, and Campaigns: From street murals in Indonesia featuring the red-and-white flag to TikTok dances carrying solidarity messages, creative expression makes movements relatable.
- Volunteering and Community Projects : Whether tutoring underprivileged kids, planting trees, or organizing relief drives, youth ground solidarity in local action.
- Global Digital Presence: With hashtags, livestreams, and online presence, young activists transform local struggles into global conversations, proving that solidarity is no longer limited by geography.
Challenges That Need to Be Addressed
- Lack of Resources: Many youth groups rely on small donations or personal funds.
- Being Underestimated: Adults often dismiss youth as “too young to understand,” creating barriers to influence.
- Limited Institutional Support: Movements led by young people often lack formal backing, making sustainability difficult.
The young generation is not just the “future”—they are active change-makers shaping solidarity now. Their creativity, passion, and digital reach redefine what collective action looks like. However, for solidarity to grow stronger, adults, institutions, and global communities must listen, provide resources, and stand beside youth, rather than leaving them out. Solidarity thrives when every voice counts, and the voices of youth are too powerful to ignore.
References
Communal Sharing as the Foundation of Solidarity Action in Youth Organization. (2024). Indonesia journal of psychology, 51(1), 1-19. https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jpsi/article/view/80984/pdf
Julian Natukunda. (2025, April 14). Solidarity in a Fragmented World: The Role of Young people. Global Health Solidarity Project. https://www.globalhealthsolidarity.org/node/108
Solidarity – Wikipedia. (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved September 19, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity
Written by: Thrya Abdulraheem Motea Al-aqab
Edited by: Meigitaria Sanita
