Title: TASK: Youth Lead the Change: From Boston to Germany!
Course: GG 22/23 Leuphana-Copy > Section: 2.5 Youth Participation // Sustainability

Youth Lead the Change Germany (YLCG) is a new initiative that aims to give young people the opportunity to participate in democratic decision-making processes and bring their ideas directly into their community, city, or neighborhood. It is inspired by Youth Lead the Change Boston. Have a look at the YLCG website for more information.

1. Watch the interview with Martin Auer, YLCG's founder and CEO in Germany, and answer the questions below:

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Going Green Interviews Martin Auer: Tell us more about YLCG

- What and where did Martin learn about the Youth Lead the Change organization?
- What are the two concrete steps Martin suggests young people could take to get involved?
- In his opinion, do you need skills to participate and engage in society? What do you think?
- Would you take action individually or collectively to convince local authorities to adopt the "Youth Lead the Change" initiative? Which one do you prefer and why?

2. Have a look at the section "Winning Projects" that have been implemented in the City of Boston since 2014. Which projects do you find most interesting and why? Which projects could possibly be implemented in your city? What problems did these projects come to solve?
Post your answer in the FORUM: YLC Boston Winning Projects!