Real talk with the Junior City Council

What happens when teenagers are given the opportunity to participate in local government, lead projects and have their voices heard?

In this episode of the Drop-In Podcast, host Colin Wardle is joined by Jasmine Rouse and Waseem Dalwai from the Cape Town Junior City Council — an initiative that gives high school learners the opportunity to experience local government, lead projects in their communities and challenge the idea that age is a barrier to making an impact.

Jasmine and Waseem offer an honest perspective on the realities young people are navigating today, from school pressure and feeling heard to the challenges that can push learners away from school. They also reflect on wellbeing, the pressure to have your future figured out, and what helps when life feels overwhelming.

The conversation asks an important question: what could young people achieve if we trusted them with more opportunities to shape the world around them?

Listen in for a conversation about youth voice, leadership, wellbeing and the power of giving young people a genuine seat at the table.