This was my first time attending the Youth Assembly at the UN and I was blown away. The amount of passion and energy, dedication and motivation radiating from hundreds of young activists from around the globe was powerful to say the least. Everywhere I turned I heard intense and focused conversations on local initiatives and follow-up plans to the Youth Assembly.
In my conversations with Asians, Africans, Europeans, Latin Americans, and Americans, (nobody from Antarctica attended the event), I got the sense that everyone wanted more more more! More local and national representation, more events and conferences, more social networking, more UN involvement. This is a very positive sign. It means young people are becoming increasingly concerned with their stake in the world at large.
IYC therefore has a big role to play now and in the future. Organization and mobilization are essential to global youth movements. Many individuals with ambitious agendas are not nearly as affective as a large group of ambitious individuals with common goals and a plan of action. IYC gained a lot of positive exposure through this year’s Youth Assembly and with time more people are beginning to recognize its value. Our list of achievements and partners continues to grow, as does our social media following and participation on a daily basis.
On top of all this, the IYC team is great to work with. Driven and intelligent of course, but also outgoing and socially savvy- two qualities equally as important in growing an organization. Our networking event on Day 2 of the Youth Assembly was a success because IYC members are able to engage with all kinds of people on many different levels. Plus those KIND bars were delicious.
I look forward to an even more successful Youth Assembly at the UN next year. And I look forward to changing the world with IYC.
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