On May 13 2024 the government of Lebanon recognized the anti-corruption efforts done by YAC since 2018 for the country. It is indeed important to acknowledge anti-corruption initiatives, particularly in a context in which corruption has brought a whole nation down on its knees and is making youth pay the high price of corruption in their daily lives. Lebanese youth are struggling with significant challenges: one out of four suffers from depression, a vast majority was forced to immigrate, and those who remain often juggle multiple jobs to sustain themselves and their families. Dreams are overshadowed by economic hardship, leading to increased dropout rates in educational institutions due to financial constraints. More significantly than recognizing their efforts, it is imperative to focus on enacting robust anti-corruption reforms and ensuring strict enforcement of anti-corruption laws. Implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy is crucial but it is not enough. The youth of our nation aspire for a government that operates with integrity, an independent judiciary system, and parliamentarians dedicated to prioritizing the nation's wellbeing. Until then, we will consider any national acknowledgment as unworthy of celebration. Hence, we urge the Government of Lebanon to prioritize anti-corruption reforms and to hold every individual, institution, and organization accountable for undermining the development and well-being of our nation. Only then, can we envision celebrating together the attainment of a significant national milestone in the anti-corruption agenda.