The First Ladies of Namibia and the US, Monica Geingos and Jill Biden, have joined forces to inspire and empower young people to take on leadership roles and embrace democracy.

Their message was clear: the future belongs to the youth, and they must be prepared to take on the challenges that lie ahead.

Speaking at a youth empowerment forum at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Windhoek, the two First Ladies urged young people to break free from the constraints that hold them back and to embrace a commitment to excel in all areas of life.