The youths from West Fergusson Local Level Government (LLG) in the Milne Bay province have opted to turn away from criminal activities including sea piracy, and work towards making their lives and their communities better. The youths through their Youth Council of West Fergusson LLG in the in Esa'ala District, want to live a positive life and are willing to work with their local government through youth programs to develop their community for positive development and livelihood for their families. As a result, a Youth Forum was convened on the 27th to the 28th of July in Makamuku village of West Fergusson with the theme “Empowering Youths for a Meaningful Living.” During that time the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) was invited to carry out awareness on the importance of youth council and opportunities that come with it and how the youths can be engaged and empowered to contribute positively to development, by working in close consultation with their local Youth Council and LLG Administration. The youth forum was witnessed by Sectoral Heads and Technical Officers from Milne Bay Provincial Administration, Esa'ala District Administration and Church partners. These key stakeholders in youth development shared development pathways to assist youths to actively involve themselves in meaningful programs. The efforts towards this significant event would not have been possible without the support rendered by the Office of the Governor of Milne Bay, the Provincial Administration and the Division of Community Development, Esa'ala District Administration, West Ferguson LLG, the people of Esa'ala and most importantly, the Esa'ala District Youth Council and West Fergusson Local Youth Council.