Younga is an excellent platform for young individuals like myself to get inspired and feel empowered. One key aspect that has been very instrumental is getting the opportunity to learn from like minded yet unique peers.
Anshika RajivHong Kong, Asia
The collaborative environment where we were allowed to discuss about pressing global issues, augmented by the discussions and speeches from some of the finest professionals in the industry. It was enlightening to listen to other perspectives as well.
Amardeep SinghCanada, North America
My top takeaway from Younga 2020 was that as a leader, I should always look for opportunities to elevate communities/others and give them a platform, as well as set up an accountability framework for myself.
Listening to all the encouraging and caring voices at Younga made me feel important, empowered, and able to make a change. My top takeaway is "fake it til you make it" and don't feel ashamed along the way because any progress is real progress.
Although the final live stream was extremely empowering, I also really appreciated learning events on soft skills necessary in the hyper-complex world, as well as the whole mix of meditation, positive energy, inspirational talks, and crucial facts.
Working with young people from all over the world has been inspiring. I learnt so much through all the mastermind sessions and I feel motivated to continue taking action in my community.
I really enjoyed being part of the sessions. It was really bridging up the gaps, starting from making us, the delegates, feel so close to the speakers, who again were so approachable.
Fiorela MarraAlbania, Europe
[BridgingTheGap Forums] like YOUNGA are important because…] they promote discussion on global problems and provide a platform and voice for youth who are working tirelessly to make social change.
Saskia Niño de RiveraCriminal justice activist and Turner Prize recipient
[BridgingTheGap Forums like Younga are important because...] they create a multi dimensional forum of interaction across generations and encourage connection, active listening and communication. It is a great opportunity for mentorship and for the generations ahead to pass the baton.
Karla Ruiz CofiñoDigital Strategist and Social Media Specialist, Founder of Digital Awareness
[BridgingTheGap Forums like Younga are important because…] it is a unique platform that brings together change-makers, Civil Society members, Youth Advocates [within] a learning space to understand, conceptualise and identify innovative practices on what diversity and inclusion can look like within different thematic areas and operating models on a global level.
Saro ImranCEO and program manager of Activists Alliance Foundation
The one month mentorship program, the party and VR sessions. I am a confident young person who will be a resource to my country, continent and the World. Younga has created for me an avenue to network with young, brilliant and amazing young people
The network of young youth leaders across the globe who are actively working in their communities have empowered me to keep going. Younga gave us a platform to integrate and share our ideas so we can improve our service to others.
I am living in a place where it is too hard to connect myself through the world. Younga inspired me a lot because it was the moment when I felt, I am also a part of this global world, my thoughts also have value and they have power to empower others.