Social Impact Award

The official twitter account of Social Impact Award — Empowering youth to make a difference.

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Our Global Impact Report 2021 is live ☄️

👉 https://t.co/AY9aXXKXB8

In really difficult circumstances, the SIA community stepped up. The stories from the report, the impact data, and the brand new design will give you a feeling for what SIA was all about in 2021.

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Hundreds of social ventures with solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. 18 winners. Who will take home the Community Award? 🤔

Community Voting 2022 is here and just like each year, YOU get to decide which social ventures win the award!

Link in bio to vote 🚀

[Sarah Jameel @sarahjameel]

A9:

Always remember: YOU ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS.

Everyday & at every opportunity you're adding to this work of art & science that you are.

Remember that you've an incredible purpose that's rooted in bettering the world.

So everything else is irrelevant.

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

A9: ...so practice it and find people around you that will pep-talk you when you're doubting yourself (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

[Global Changemakers @WeAreGCM]

Q9: Iben from Norway asks "What would you say to young people facing imposter syndrome when reaching spaces of influence?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

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A9: ugh, it comes to people of all ages #personalexperience 🥹 it takes reminding yourself of your strengths, how you got where you are, and remembering that we are ALL constantly evolving. this doesn't come naturally to everyone... (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

[Global Changemakers @WeAreGCM]

Q9: Iben from Norway asks "What would you say to young people facing imposter syndrome when reaching spaces of influence?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Recipes for Wellbeing @wellbeingrecipe]

We need a mindset focused on diverse and collective action. We should not place the hopes of saving or uplifting our communities on just one particular person, organization, solution, generation, or movement. #boostyouth #IYD2022

[Chelsea Zillmer @ChelseaZillmer]

A1: With 42% of the world’s population under 25, young people are critical to the success of sustainable development policies. Youth are uniquely positioned to make a difference on behalf of our planet today and shape the type of world they want for tomorrow. #boostyouth #IYD2022

[Nur Hazeem @zeemster613]

@WeAreGCM @DipikaBadal A1: It is through youths that the past can be inherited, the present refreshed and the future realised. #boostyouth #IYD2022

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A8: that old patterns can be changed. being fearless in voicing discomfort, injustice, and discrimination. #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q8: @Valerie_189 from Zambia asks "What lessons can older generations learn from younger generations?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

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A7: that we shouldn't push back tackling big issues #climatechange. learning from their mistakes. understanding history and power relations. #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q7: @CourtneyGehle from South Africa asks "What lessons can young people learn from older generations?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

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A4: and whenever you are met with #ageism, confront it and voice it. doesn't work every time, but you'd be surprised at how often people act and speak from an unconscious bias - make them aware of it! (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q4: @KathiaS8 from Nicaragua asks "What advice do you have for young people facing age related barriers and ageism when trying to make a difference?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

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A4: work on your personal confidence - this will help you in facing the rough waters with #ageism. Know that age doesn't equal intelligence and expertise. (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q4: @KathiaS8 from Nicaragua asks "What advice do you have for young people facing age related barriers and ageism when trying to make a difference?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

A3: approaching conversations with honesty, empathy, and openness, while being tenacious in the things we aim to change. taking responsibility for our actions and showing we are worth that trust (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q3: @NavdeepPasricha from Australia asks "What can young people do to gain deeper trust from older generations to increase their participation in development?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

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A3: to build trust, it has to go both ways, so it's best built by showing that we are able to hear our elders, and respect them while showing where our resolve and determination stand. (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q3: @NavdeepPasricha from Australia asks "What can young people do to gain deeper trust from older generations to increase their participation in development?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

A2: hold the space for them to voice themselves, to become loud, and support them to take action. lead by example - include youth in our own work. show all the great things young people did and can do #boostyouth #IYD2022

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Q2: Clement from Cameroon asks "What can be done to shift the mindset of many organisations to see young people as partners in development, as opposed to beneficiaries alone?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

A1: young people are full of energy, optimism, and drive to address the issues of today. youth looks at things from a different perspective, is innovating, breaking old patterns and barriers. the world today looks different than yesterday because of them! #boostyouth #iyd2022

[Global Changemakers @WeAreGCM]

Q1: To kick off our panel @DipikaBadal from Nepal asks "Why are young people and youth led organisations so important to achieving sustainable development?"

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

@WeAreGCM Hi! Ana here, from @SIAtweets 👋 I will be taking over our Twitter account and sharing my 2 cents on the topic #boostyouth

[Social Impact Award @SIAtweets]

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Today we are joining the discussion around barriers and ageism that #youngleaders - follow the discussion on @WeAreGCM where Ana Janosev, Managing Director of @SIAtweets will share her views on this ✨

#boostyouth #IYD2022

[Global Changemakers @WeAreGCM]

#YoungLeaders continue to face barriers and ageism. Join changemakers and experts from around the 🌍 live this #IYD2022 as they explore solutions to this issue.

12 August | 12:00-13:00 GMT
Questions will be posted on our account & answered by experts using #boostyouth

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The Global Social Impact Award Instagram page is HERE 🤯🥹
Follow: https://t.co/tRrUF43xkk!
We'll be sharing stories from local social entrepreneurs, educational content about the field, behind-the-scenes fun, and much more. Join us on this new journey!

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SIA Austria and Germany welcomed Stefan Steinberger for a session on "How to build a great team?" Stefan shared his key learnings, which included "Hire for attitude, not for skills" and "Make sure the team is aligned on the mission and vision". Take a look at main insights!