In 2025, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh saw governments collapse in one of Asia’s most turbulent years. Across Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Gen Z activists mobilised — the first fully digital-native generation, growing up with smartphones, social media, and instant global connection.

Driven by climate anxiety, economic stress, and a sense that governments and businesses “serve the few,” these activists are channelling their frustration into action. Using DIY technology and online networks, they are disrupting and demanding accountability in ways previous generations could never imagine.

With exclusive access to the young leaders behind these movements, this one-off special captures a generation at a tipping point — connected, disillusioned, and determined to reshape democracy, challenge authority, and redefine political power in real time.