Join us for an inspiring webinar where the Youth Assembly Advisory Council will unveil youth priorities and the concept for the 30th AFS Youth Assembly (August 2025 in New York City), empowering young leaders to unite for global action!
The webinar will take place on November 7, 2024 at 9 am ET.
The session will highlight major insights from the Global Survey, where hundreds of young voices shared their top concerns and aspirations, framing the agenda for the upcoming Assembly. Discussions will center on how youth leadership can drive global action on pressing issues like education, climate change, inequality, and social justice, and how young people can collaborate with international organizations and governments to create lasting impact. The webinar will also explore pathways for meaningful youth participation in decision-making, with a focus on building essential skills for the future.
Past lessons from previous Assemblies will be shared, along with testimonials from former participants about how the experience empowered them. Attendees will learn about opportunities for involvement in the planning and execution of the 30th Youth Assembly, as well as how they can actively engage in shaping the future both within and beyond the Assembly.
Join us to unite for global action and inspire the next generation of changemakers!
Meet the speakers:
- Diego Fernández Irrazabal, winner of the 2024 AFS Award for Young Global Citizens (Paraguay), clean water activist
- Khaled Abdulwahed, Molham Team (Canada), activist for refugees and internally displaced people
- Maria Nelago Kanyama, water scientist and doctoral candidate in computer science (Namibia), specializing in the application of Artificial Intelligence and blockchain technologies
- Moemen Sobh, Visenleer (Egypt), climate activist, social entrepreneur, and environmental advocate
- Nadia Sarkis, Young Leaders Costa Rica (Costa Rica), law student and winner of the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award at the 2024 AFS Youth Assembly
- Olamiposi Ekuma, Genesys Foundation (Nigeria), supporting technical education and entrepreneurship in Africa
- Savannah Verhage, Medical Doctor (South Africa), activist dedicated to equity and social justice in healthcare
Find out more about the Youth Advisory Council members.
The webinar will take place on November 7, 2024 at 9 am ET.
The 30th Session of the AFS Youth Assembly will take place in August 2025 in New York City. Apply now to join us.