Beyond Borders: Global Youth Leaders Shaping the Future

About this episode

Youth advocates discuss their vital work in strengthening youth engagement for compassionate advocacy.

"Never dim your light. If somebody tells you you're shining too bright, tell them to put their shades on." — Fajr DeLane About the Guests: Fajr DeLane is the CEO of Fun Fit Fabulous (F3), an organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women through personal development and wellness initiatives. Her journey into advocacy began in high school after observing food inequities and has since evolved to address broader public health concerns. Hameeda Syed is the co-founder of Dignity Indifference, an organization focused on countering digital violence and promoting gender equity. Her work stems from personal experiences with online toxicity, and she seeks to provide support and develop solutions for those impacted, particularly within marginalized communities. Luke Addison is a peace education teacher and the coordinator for Peace Jam Europe. With a background in drama education, he integrates creative arts to inspire youth activism and facilitate understanding across cultural and generational divides. An advocate for intergenerational collaboration, Luke is involved in peace-building initiatives worldwide. Episode Summary: In this inspiring session moderated by Will Rucker…

People in this episode

Host: Will Rucker

Guests: Fajr DeLane, Hameeda Syed, Luke Addison

Topics covered

• youth advocacy
• gender equity
• public health
• digital violence
• peace education
• personal development

Keywords

• youth leaders
• advocacy
• empowerment
• wellness
• gender equity
• digital violence
• peace education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fun Fit Fabulous (F3), Dignity Indifference, Peace Jam Europe

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