NXT GEN Foundation Workshop 4

Workshop 4 marked a new stage of growth for NXT GEN Foundation, with a stronger focus on expanding our reach, strengthening community participation and moving projects closer to implementation. The session highlighted the growth of our volunteer network to 100 young people across eight areas, along with updates on the NXT GEN Innovation Hub concept, informal settlement waste solutions, the incinerator trial design, the Banana City Fun Day and the Electronic Signboard Project. We also explored short-term initiatives such as market days, youth events and community activities that can create immediate opportunities for participation and practical experience. A key focus of Workshop 4 was identifying what is needed next — including funding, suitable project sites, partnerships and a dedicated space for training and youth development. The workshop reflected NXT GEN’s shift from building the foundation of its ideas to expanding its presence and preparing for practical implementation.