From Memes to Movements

When someone says “public policy,” your brain might immediately switch to snooze mode.

It sounds like something suited for endless government meetings, right? Wrong!

Public policy isn’t some abstract concept - it’s the reality you live in. Public policy is

everywhere - it’s like the invisible Wi-Fi that makes everything run until it doesn’t. And when it doesn’t?

That’s when things like climate change, overpriced tuition, or terrible public transport

start to hit home.

If you’ve ever wondered why your city has barely any green spaces, why your rent is ridiculous, or how social media apps handle your private data, congrats - you’ve already been thinking about policy issues (and didn’t even know it!).

Public policy is how we go from “Why isn’t anyone fixing this?” to “We actually fixed it!”

Want stricter climate laws? That’s policy. Want fairer wages for gig workers? Policy again.

Want data privacy rules so your socials don’t sell your life story to the highest bidder? Yep, you guessed it - policy.

The good news, though, is that, as a generation, we Gen Z are a full-on revolution in progress.

We grew up with the internet, memes, and viral movements that go global in hours. From

#MeToo to Fridays for Future, we’ve watched TikToks and tweets turn into protests and policy conversations.

We can spread data-packed infographics like wildfire, call out politicians on Instagram, and turn petitions into massive movements.

Our online fluency is our superpower.

Let’s face it - we know how to make noise and demand attention. And public policy is where the noise turns into action.

So, the next time you hear “policy,” don’t roll your eyes or zone out. Lean in, my friend.

Ask questions. Get curious. Because the future you’re dreaming of? It’s being shaped by the

decisions happening today.

So tell us in the comments, what's that one thing you've often thought about only to realise it's a policy issue?

Stay tuned for more blogs where we continue to unravel misconceptions policies, and explore how we can all play a role in shaping a better future!