A column by Yurii Yuzych, a member of the NUMO Supervisory Board, was published on Ukrainska Pravda. Life. The article is based on the findings of the study "Interests and Civic Engagement of the Ukrainian Youth," initiated by NUMO and conducted by the Kharkiv Institute for Social Research.

In the column, the author analyses not only the study's findings but also the broader context of young people's participation in community life. He explores whether young people feel they are part of their communities, whether they have opportunities for long-term engagement, and whether they believe they can genuinely influence the decisions that affect them.

Yurii Yuzych places particular emphasis on the need to develop youth infrastructure and create spaces where young people can meet, implement their own initiatives, and become active members of their communities. Ultimately, the future development of Ukrainian communities—and of the country as a whole—depends on the extent to which young people feel included, valued, and empowered to participate.

The full text of the column is available on the Ukrainska Pravda. Life website.