We are pleased to share an excellent news with you: we are participating in the One Young World Summit 2017, a globally renowned event that brings together young leaders from 196 countries to develop solutions aimed at addressing the most pressing issues on the international agenda.

Gemma Canepa, Co-Founder and Director of Sociocultural Management and Innovation at De-mentes, is representing our organization at this important summit, which takes place this week in the city of Bogotá. This participation constitutes a recognition of the work De-mentes has been carrying out to transform the reality of mental health in our country.

"I feel truly honored to participate as a delegate at One Young World. This is an excellent opportunity to share with other leaders and professionals the situation and impact of mental health in Peru, as well as the work De-mentes has been developing over several years. I am committed to returning to Peru and to De-mentes with new ideas and experiences that will contribute to transforming the country and to making that stigma-free society we dream of a reality," Gemma tells us with great enthusiasm.

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Key fact: Over 1,300 young people are participating in the One Young World Summit 2017, where distinguished specialists —including Muhamad Yunnus, Hope Solo, Tawakkol Karman, and other renowned change-makers from around the world— will share with young leaders the importance of learning, inspiring, and taking action to transform the world. Among the speakers, particular mention should be made of Hussain Manawer, poet and mental health activist.