Gen Z Civic Vibe Check: Acting Locally & Seeing Impact

December 3, 2025

Our Gen Z Civic Vibe Checks survey shows that young people care about their communities and want to get involved. They just need to see how their participation matters and have the tools to solve problems. Hear what it’s like to be a young changemaker in their own words. 

Young people feel a responsibility to get involved

Rifa, New York
9 in 10 young people care about their community

 

Gen Z wants to act locally 

Aditri, Virginia
Young people are most motivated when they can 
see real-world impact (42%) and have tools to create solutions themselves (32%)

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