Friendship Ambassadors

We believe in the power of friendship in transforming our communities into a more peaceful and sustainable society.

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

Exciting news: Future Youth Assemblies will be organized in partnership with @AFS ! We'll be combining decades of experience in international education and cultural exchange, and continuing to develop the next generation of young leaders. #afseffect https://t.co/IVmYkOk0U9

[Friendship Ambassadors @FriendshipAmbas]

News: Our Flagship program @YouthAssembly will now be organized in partnership with
@AFS! We'll be combining decades of experience in international ed and cultural exchange, and continuing to develop the next generation of young leaders. https://t.co/9cr6okLQD5

[Friendship Ambassadors @FriendshipAmbas]

We believe in the power of #friendship in changing the world. By bringing people together, we are promoting dialogue, collaboration, and action on the most important issues the world is facing today.

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

As part of our live chat series, @FriendshipAmbas Executive Director @andrwmacdonald and #TheYouthAssembly alumni from around the world discussed the unique challenges faced by young female leaders today.

#DecadeofYouthAction

Watch the clip: https://t.co/lN1GnJR4Bq

[Friendship Ambassadors @FriendshipAmbas]

Congratulations to our first graduating cohort of the Global Competence Certificate Program!

We wish you best and are excited to hear about what you do with your newly kindled commitment to active global citizenship!

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

Last June, @FriendshipAmbas Executive Director @andrwmacdonald and our ambassadors from around the world discussed youth leadership in the face of #COVID19 and how young people can help turn the tide on this crisis.

#DecadeofYouthAction

Watch the video: https://t.co/noGW5qQ9Ji

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

Here are 4 considerations for young change-makers as they seek a more just and equitable world:

#DecadeofYouthAction

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

When it comes to the climate movement, it's important that we hear the voices of young people in the Global South as they bring attention to long-standing, under-acknowledged Indigenous movements defending land, water, and air.

#DecadeofYouthAction

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

No act is too small to help make a difference! Here are things you can do as an individual to push the #SDGs forward.

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

“Protecting environmental defenders and improving democratic participation in environmental decisions is crucial to halting the destruction of the environment and solidifying the commitment to action on the climate crisis.”

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

A new rapid-response guide for youth ages 8–17 was developed to help young people understand the science and social science of #COVID19, as well as help them take actions to keep themselves, their families, and communities safe.

https://t.co/jkXS8RBrdg

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

Finding new ways to feel productive during the pandemic? Here are some recommended reading list inspired by the @UN's Sustainable Development Goals! 📚

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

This virtual session showcased innovative technologies & business models from entrepreneurs that are solving agricultural challenges around the world and sought to inspire FAO offices to look at how youth can drive digital transformation for agriculture.

https://t.co/glTVYSPy6p

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

"Even with the unprecedented challenges created by #COVID19, it’s important that children understand how they can have a positive impact in the world and to talk with them about what they can do to help protect and shape the planet’s future."

https://t.co/2IEzJVKAcG

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

This year-long program benefits some 120 young people in the Kaga Bandoro region – 60% of whom are girls and women – where students attend literacy and numeracy classes, while also gaining essential life skills.

https://t.co/FRJ1FSBids

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

A skill that every young leader should have in today's world 💪

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

"Youth who are making a positive impact on the global food system – activists, entrepreneurs, students, and authors who are demonstrating that young people are working to bring change to global food issues."

#MondayMotivation #DecadeofYouthAction

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[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

"We have a profound responsibility to encourage the next generation to participate in our democracy and ensure our government is truly of, by, and for the people."

#YouthParticipation #Politics #YouthVote #DecadeofYouthAction

https://t.co/klb2fHREOc

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

"It is vital for countries to engage with their younger citizens. They have the power to effect change, and their ideas can help strengthen our collective #peace and security—now and for the future."

#DecadeofYouthAction

https://t.co/iRa6dTIFMs

[AFS Youth Assembly @YouthAssembly]

"Youth are essential actors in contributing to #peacebuilding processes. They are among the most affected by conflict and can play important roles as agents of positive change."

#DecadeofYouthAction

https://t.co/TLDeQCwkJG