After months of diligent preparation, the highly anticipated 2024 GYP-HNPW online seminar is set to commence. Scheduled for May 3, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST / 08:00 – 09:30 EDT, the event promises insightful discussions and valuable insights.
As of April 22, parents and students worldwide have responded enthusiastically. Participants from the United States, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Brazil, Tanzania, and various other countries and regions have eagerly signed up, with registrations surpassing 50. Among them are numerous seasoned humanitarian practitioners who bring rich experience and perspectives to the table.
The seminar’s highlight, the “Engaging Youth in Humanitarian Fields: Perspectives and Practices” session, is a collaborative effort by the University Surge Support Group (USSG) and Boston-Global Youth Philanthropy. This session is a forum for diverse voices and experiences to contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding youth involvement in humanitarian efforts.
Here are five major topics of our students’ presentations and honorable students panelists
“Girls4changes”: The Role of Youth Philanthropy
Presented by
Tiffany Li Calgary, Canada,
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Chloe Wang from Calgary, Canada
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Emma (Xinrou) Luan from Haidian Foreign Language Academy, Beijing, China
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“The Role of Student Organizations in Engaging Youth in the Humanitarian Field” Presented by
Boan Chen from Vancouver, Canada
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Martin Jiachen Liu from Calgary, Canada
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“Involving Youth in the Preservation of Indigenous Languages Through Education,” Presented by
Connor Mi from Colonel By Secondary School in Ottawa, Canada
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“Role of Local Governments and Policies in Engaging Youth in Humanitarian Fields” Presented by
Wilson (Anfeng) Xie from Concord, New Hampshire
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Steven Alexander Miall from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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“Roots Revived: Youth in AAPI Cultural Conservation” Presented by
Caroline Song from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Lucy Yuxuan Zhang from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Overall, the seminar promises to be an enriching experience, offering valuable insights into how youth can contribute meaningfully to humanitarian endeavors across various domains.