Wednesday, August 15 11am EST #Passion2Action How can young people better understand social challenges, make their voices heard, and drive real impact on issues they care deeply about? YouthActionNet...
From #MeToo, to #NeverAgain, to #BlackLivesMatter, young people are driving forces in nearly every fight for social change. Today we celebrate 20 young leaders who represent a growing global movement...
In 2012, as an intern with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) in Jordan , I primarily supported communications and outreach for Youth for the Future (Y4F). This USAID initiative offered...
In the past decade, Arab youth have found themselves the international spotlight for activism at a massive scale, often referred to as the Arab Spring . While progress toward more free and just...
Reflecting on the past year, it’s easy to see a bleak picture of where we are when it comes to justice, equality, and bridging social divides. As Director of Social Innovation at the...
In an uncertain world, the 2017 Laureate Global Fellows have made one thing clear: we don't need to wait to make a difference. Boldly pursuing creative solutions and mobilizing peers to join them...
“Right now, we have a sick care system,” explains Rainier Mallol . “What we need is a healthcare system.” At just 25 years old, Rainer has an impressive résumé . Out of 18,000...
This blog post is part of a series that explores the role of YouthActionNet fellows in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For 27-year-old Jacqui Joseph , life in Papua New...
Towson University student Nicole Sterling with mentor, YouthActionNet alumnus and Towson University Anthropology Professor Harjant Gill As a YouthActionNet intern with an interest in LGBTQ rights, I...
Between overseeing day-to-day operations, leading teams, and planning for the future, social entrepreneurs have demanding schedules and manage their time judiciously. That’s why it’s...
