Huda is a content creator and podcaster of Moroccan origin. She is 21 years old, born in Brianza, and later adopted by Florence and Milan. She has turned social media into a tool to share her story, expressing with ease and authenticity the everyday life of a second-generation girl in Italy. Her greatest success came in 2024 with the release of the podcast "Huda, Nessuna e Centomila" (Huda, Nobody, and One Hundred Thousand). A generational diary that delves into themes of racism and colorism intertwined with gender inequality, self-acceptance, and the risks and consequences of media overexposure.
Let the young represent the young, and let the adults take a step back to give them space and voice. Adults should be instruments of knowledge and enablers of dreams. Adults should not fear the diversity of the young, for that diversity is strength and life.
Chiara Schettino, born in 2001, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rosso, a startup dedicated to addressing the blood supply crisis and promoting blood health prevention worldwide. With solid experience in the startup world, particularly in the health and education sectors, Chiara is committed to simplifying access to blood donations, reducing patient wait times, and collaborating with hospitals, donor associations, universities, and private companies nationwide.
Age is not a limitation but a resource; each stage of life offers opportunities for growth. Evolution stems from the intersection of experience and new ideas.
Roberto Celestri is an Italian art content creator and communicator. He began his career path studying cinema, and then reconnected with art and communication over the past two years. Currently, he is the most followed art content creator in Italy on Instagram. In 2023, he hosted the InstArt segment of Artbox on La7, and now he has a segment on the program “Viaggio nel Giubileo” on Rai 1. He has collaborated with the MAXXI, the Vatican Museums, Galleria Colonna, Musei Capitolini, Galleria Borghese, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
As others have said before me: beauty will save the world. Young people, and not just them, need to surround themselves with beauty once more—not only because it helps to navigate through tough times, but also because behind art lie stories of defeat, rebirth, and impossible dreams that, with sheer willpower, become possible.
Francesco Di Napoli, born in Naples in 2001, is one of the most promising young actors on the Italian scene. He made his debut in 2019 with 'La paranza dei bambini', a role for which he won the Ciak Award as Revelation of the Year. Between 2020 and 2021, he was part of the cast of the series 'Romulus'. He later starred in the Rai series 'Mina Settembre' and in the films 'The Longest Night of the Year' and 'Hey Joe', alongside James Franco.
When you grow up in a certain environment, you often have no idea what's beyond the walls of your neighborhood. Helping young people to look up and open up to the world, to discover opportunities they might not be aware of, and to realize that those opportunities are attainable and not just dreams, can make a positive difference for those at risk of choosing paths that lead to violence and hate.
Valentina Galli is a policy and European project consultant specializing in policies related to the field of education. She holds a degree in International Relations and is furthering her studies in Public Policy for Security. She has gained solid experience in projects dedicated to inclusive education, founding a dissemination project aimed at promoting electoral participation and active citizenship in schools, and being part of Officine Italia, where she engages in activities related to youth and Public Administration.
To build a fairer society, we must support young people so they can become agents of change, providing tools that help develop both self-awareness and a sense of understanding for others, especially if someone is implicitly or explicitly asking to be heard.
Born in Torre Annunziata in 1997, she began competing at the age of 12. In 2015, she joined the State Police and later the Fiamme Oro Sports Group. She was the first Italian female boxer to participate in an Olympic Games (Rio de Janeiro 2016), won a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020, and competed in Paris 2024.
Sport has taught me that pain is not a weakness but a source of strength. I have learned that anger destroys, while discipline, respect, and listening build value. Sport is a school of respect, where every defeat teaches, and every humble victory triumphs over hate.
Born in Turin, he is an expert in issues of identity and coexistence. Specialized in Public Policy and Leadership, he studied at the National University of Singapore, Columbia University in New York, and the Catholic University of Milan. Gabriele worked for years with the United Nations, focusing on leadership and organizational reform. He contributes to various publications, including La Stampa and Il Sole 24 Ore.
Exclusion leads to frustration and violence. A culture of exclusion and disregard hinders coexistence and dialogue between diverse identities, thereby preventing a fruitful and generative life.
A conductor and pianist acclaimed both in Italy and abroad, Vanessa has collaborated with some of the most prestigious international musical institutions and has released nine albums with Decca.
She is also the patron of a French collective called Mots et Maux de Femmes (under the patronage of President Emmanuel Macron), which raises awareness of violence against women.
Conducting an orchestra means bringing together diverse voices, giving value and emphasis to each one, and creating harmony among them. The choral blend of voices is music, it is life, and only through listening to it can we truly appreciate the value of diversity.
Since 2005, Don Claudio has served as chaplain at the Beccaria juvenile detention center in Milan.
In 2000, he founded the Kayròs Association, dedicated to supporting adolescents in difficult situations. From the beginning of his priestly ministry, he has focused on working with young people. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Counseling for Disability and Marginalization from the Catholic University of Milan.
Giving a voice to the youth means giving them trust. It means bringing them to the same starting line, ensuring no one is left behind. Young people need the support, listening, and love of adults. This must be a shared responsibility.