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Introduction: In every society, young people carry the promise of a better future. They are the building blocks of a country's economy and society and it's most essential human resource. In Egypt young people are not only it’s most important capital but they also constitute the largest segment of the population. With the right in vestments, this youth bulge will represent a demographic opportunity that will positively shape the country's future. It must be mentioned the role of young people in the revolution of 25 January they wanted to this revolution to convince adults that they are a force to be reckoned with and must have an active role in their country, so we found interesting in the world to study the situation of young people and their attitudes, interests, and their value in the change and also their role in society. The main finding: 1- Over all, only (5.8%) of young people aged (15-29 year) are members of a group or organization; almost twice as many males (8.1%) as females (4%) are members. 2- Only (2.4%) of all young people aged (15-29 year) have volunteered inactivity, (3.8%) of males and (1.2%) of females. Mainly providing assistance- cash or in-kind to the poor(1.6%), fostering poor families and performing other type of voluntary service (0.3%), providing marriage assistance to the poor , looking after people with special needs and providing education or computer classes (0.1% ). 3- Only (34.7%) of young people aged (15-29year) and aged (20- 24 year), are currently volunteering, while (30.6%) of aged (25-29year). 4- (97.6%) of young people aged (15-29 year) who are volunteering, (96.2%) of males and (98.8%) of females. 5- Limited time (46.1%) and a focus on earning money (40.8%) were the two main reasons that young people do not volunteer. Many young people (28.8%) did not know where to go to volunteer; (17.7%) said there were no accessible volunteering opportunities, and (13.3%) of young people said there was a limited role for females in volunteer work, (7.6%)selfishness,(3.4%) hold negative views of voluntary work, and (1%) had a bad experience while volunteering. 6- Poverty reduction, strong economic growth, health, and reforms in education are rated as a very important issue facing Egypt. 7- Only (9.9%) of young people aged (15-29 year) believe people can be trusted. (10.8%) of males, and (9.2%) of females. 8- Only (11%) of young people aged (18-29) has a voting card, twice as many males (15.9%) as females (8%). 9- Only (23.5%) of young people aged (18-29) can correctly name the governor of their governorate, (33.3%) of males and (15.9%) of females. 10- Fewer that half (43.5%) of young people aged (18-29) ever discuss politics with friend (58.9%) of males and (31.5%) of females. 11- Only (15.1%) of young people aged (18-29) have ever voted any election (20.4%) of males and (11%) of females.
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