We Are (Family Found)ation

@wearefamilyfdtn

We amplify global youth leaders positively changing our planet. 🌍✊ #WeAreFamily #FamilyFound
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“THE CREATIVES” ✊ @WeAreFamilyFdtn is honored to introduce “The Creatives” — the newest #YouthToTheFrontFund Frontliners representing 26 countries on 5 continents and 9 states in the United States. “The Creatives” encompass 25 artivists, collectives, cultural storytellers and creative organizers who use their voice and the power of art to address systemic injustice and shift narratives in local and global communities. “The Creatives” were introduced last night in a 30-second Art Ad aired on @NBCUniversal ’s Saturday Night Live @NBCSNL . Directed by @MichaelHolman101 , acclaimed filmmaker and Jean-Michel Basquiat @BasquiatOfficial collaborator, this intergenerational video spans generations of creatives, featuring @NileRodgers ’ chart-topping hit “Unforgiven” with K-Pop stars @LE_SSERAFIM . “The Creatives” employ diverse artistic mediums as storytelling practices and justice-driven projects honoring Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities around the world. They are: → Creating safe spaces for marginalized and underrepresented communities → Spearheading education equity, community engagement and freedom of speech → Advocating for LGBTQIA+, climate, arts, gender, social justice — and more Discover “The Creatives” @ link in bio! ☝️ #WeAreFamily
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How can generations work together towards a brighter future for all humanity? Collaboration, dialogue and intergenerational participation are at the heart of We Are Family Foundation’s new research initiative — Collaborating Across Generations: Insights, Challenges and Best Practices Global Study. 📋 About the Study: Designed in partnership with @The_Possibilists and @WUVienna , the Study dives deep into the present and future of collaborative changemaking. The insights collected from multi-generational participants will drive critical conversations, innovative solutions and global recommendations for key decision-makers. 🗓️ Save the Date: The Study launches on Friday, September 8, and will be open to people of all ages, sectors and locations who want to share their insights on collaborating across generations. For more information on We Are Family Foundation’s Global Study, visit https://bit.ly/WAFF #WeAreFamily #CollaboratingAcrossGenerations #WAFFGlobalStudy
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UNGA. COP. WEF. We’re coming, and we’re bringing our Youth To The Table. 🤝 In 2023 and beyond, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) Youth Delegations will be co-leading pivotal conversations and bridging generation gaps at Global Convenings like: → United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), New York → UN Climate Change Conference (COP), Dubai → World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos → And more to come! Follow us. We’re flipping historic power dynamics. #YouthToTheTable #WeAreFamily
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#GoodNewsUpdate : Meet @Sungai_Design , born from a passion for our planet. The journey began with @GaryBencheghib , 2012 Global Teen Leader, and his siblings @KellyBencheghib and @SamBencheghib ’s childhood in Bali, witnessing the devastation of plastic pollution firsthand. Their mission evolved through Make A Change Bali and @SungaiWatch , leading expeditions down rivers worldwide to raise awareness. Now, they’re turning the tide with @Sungai_Design , crafting stunning furniture like the Ombak chair (designed by @mikerussek ) from 2,000 upcycled plastic bags collected from Indonesia’s rivers. Each piece tells a tale of sustainability and elegance, merging parametric design with environmental stewardship and showcasing Sungai Design’s dedication to a greener future. #WeAreFamily
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“We have a long way to go, but we have to start somewhere, and I believe we have started with a bang.” – Mozamel Aman @mozamelman 💥 As we complete our first cycle of #YouthToTheTable , we reflect with gratitude on the lessons, insights and takeaways gained at the 2024 World Economic Forum. Although long-standing issues like underrepresentation persist, our #WEF24 WAFF Youth Delegation returned home inspired, energized and prepared for continuous action: “So many times it was a young person who said something deeply profound, that asked us as a whole to reconsider how we are asking the question in discussion in the first place - and this led to sparks of insight and gears so visibly turning.” – Diana Chao @dizzodin “We bring our commitment to peace and justice, which is still drenched in hope… when people who have not seen change materialize might have already lost it.” – Italo Ribeiro Alves @italoalvesce Stay tuned for more profound insights from our collective experiences across some of the world’s most impactful gatherings. #WeAreFamily @worldeconomicforum
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👏 Huge congratulations to our stellar WAFF Alumni @archikadogra , @dillonst.bernard , @kennedy.ekezie and @akshaya__ for earning well-deserved spots on the prestigious @Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024! 🌐 Archika Dogra, 2019 Global Teen Leader (GTL) & Founder of @Innovergeintl , addresses educational inequity by promoting STEM education for social good, working with over 10,200 underrepresented students and securing grants from organizations like @Disney and @Hersheys . 🌐 Dillon St. Bernard, 2021 Frontliner & Founder of @TeamDSBmedia , a creative agency with a strong focus on social impact, has led collaborations with over 30 nonprofits, creating campaigns like the Webby Award-winning series 'Young People Address the Nation' with @MarchForOurLives and @NAACP Youth & College. 🌐 Kennedy Ekezie, 2017 GTL & Nigeria's youngest-ever University of Calabar graduate at 19, ventured into consulting at @Accenture and marketing for @TikTok before launching @KippaAfrica two years ago, a company in Sub-Saharan Africa offering bookkeeping software and payments services to 800,000 businesses. 🌐 Akshaya Dinesh, 2018 GTL & @ThielCollege Fellow, departed @Stanford at 19 to co-found Ladder (now Nova) and later launched Spellbound in 2021, focusing on improving actionable engagement for direct-to-consumer brands by embedding actions. Their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation are commendable, and we're thrilled to see their success recognized on a global platform! 🙌
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Young people are changing the game: it’s not breaking news, but it *is* international news! Thank you, @CNN International, for shining a light on #YouthToTheTable and, more importantly, amplifying several young voices from the #WeAreFamily Foundation (WAFF) community on the ground in Davos! 👉 Swipe for bonus footage with additional insights from the phenomenal #WEF24 WAFF Youth Delegation! 🎤 @environmentdave , @dizzodin , @tanvigirotra , @harshag.13 , @mozamelman , @hayathassannn , @liammcleavey , @italoalvesce 🤝 Huge thanks to @HandshakePartners for capturing our youth delegates on camera at the @HubCulture Leadership Lounge!
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What is the reality of youth inclusion, representation and engagement at the @WorldEconomicForum Annual Meetings in Davos? 👇 @UNYouthAffairs & @WeAreFamilyFdtn asked, and the WAFF Youth Delegation candidly answered. While the truth on the ground in Davos is that young changemakers don’t always have the opportunity to #BeSeenBeHeard in decision-making rooms, “there is a lot hope,” as delegate David Saddington highlights – and we agree. Through this collective story, we invite you to discover all the reasons why bringing #YouthToTheTable provides immeasurable value to global convenings like #WEF24 and organizations in private, public and nonprofit sectors worldwide. 🤝 Shout-out to @SAP , @UNYouthAffairs / @PaullierFelipe , @GoalsHouse , @MiskGlobal , @ArcticBasecamp , @Microsoft / @JPCourtois_ . @EY_Global , Net Positive / Paul Polman, @HubCulture / @HandshakePartners , @FemaleQuotient , AI House, @UnitedNations , @ComicRelief , Project Everyone & The B Team for curating intentional spaces to amplify the voices of young people in Davos, and the WEF Crystal Awards for recognizing @NileRodgers ’ 20+ years of impact supporting global youth leaders through We Are Family Foundation 🌐 We’re honored to support all of our WEF24 WAFF Delegates featured in this story, whose relentless changemaking work exemplifies how youth are truly the leaders of today: @HarshAg.13 , @MozamelMan , @Dizzodin , @TanviGirotra , @LiamMcLeavey , @HayatHassannn , @Sneha.Revanur , @ItaloAlvesce , @EnvironmentDave What are your thoughts on ensuring young people have a seat at decision-making tables? Sound off in the comments below! 👇 #WeAreFamily
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@nilerodgers (@WeAreFamilyFdtn ) highlights the importance of giving young people the opportunity to influence our future: “they should have seats at decision-making tables.” Watch the Crystal Awards at the link in bio. #wef24
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#GoodNewsUpdate : Uniforms are more important than you think! 🥻👇 @DaliFehres , Global Teen Leader Alum, is a catalyst behind a movement that’s transformed over 10,000 lives by providing school uniforms across rural India through @NaluGalaxy . Recently touching down in India, Dali and her family distributed 1,000 more uniforms, adding to their ongoing effort and unwavering commitment. Co-founding Nalu with her brother, @FinnSchonfelder , Dali is not just alleviating uniform expenses — she’s breaking down barriers to education. In regions where families bear the burden of uniform costs after the government’s support ends at age 12, Dali’s work bridges the gap — and the impact speaks volumes. Attendance soars. Academic excellence thrives. A significant decline in teenage pregnancies reverberates through villages surrounding these schools. Amidst her tireless efforts, Dali lives by the words, “Let the way you live be the way you give,” a mantra reflected in every uniform provided, fortifying dreams and ensuring education becomes an unbarred path. #WeAreFamily ❤️
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@nilerodgers , winner of this year’s @worldeconomicforum Crystal Award, will join the Annual Meeting on 16-20 January in Davos, Switzerland. #wef24 @wearefamilyfdtn Find out more at the link in bio.
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Exchanging knowledge, energy and respect for lived experience will enable us to co-create a sustainable future for all humanity. 🌍 At #COP28 , we were honored to partner with the UK Government Pavilion @EnergyGovUK to host a series of insightful conversations on the theme of bringing #YouthToTheTable . The afternoon of intergenerational discussions featured compelling remarks from speakers of all ages on how we can all collaborate for authentic progress: 🟢 @MelatiWijsen , Founder, @Youthtopia.World & WAFF Global Teen Leader Alum 🟢 @Jeff_Kangacha , Digital Agriculture & WAFF Youth Delegate 🟢 Andy Jarvis, Director of Future of Food, @BezosEarthFund 🟢 Virginia Young, Director, International Forests & Climate Programme, Australian Rainforest Conservation Society 🟢 @RussellHReed , WAFF Youth Delegate 🟢 @NileRodgers , Musician & Co-Founder, @WeAreFamilyFdtn 🟢 David Saddington @EnvironmentDave , Deputy Head of International Forest Unit for UK Government 🟢 Baroness Barran, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the School System and Student Finance) What next? Action. Continuous action to foster genuine intergenerational leadership. We now invite *you* to facilitate open-minded conversations, initiate purposeful collaborations and include young people in all decision-making processes. Let’s go! 🤝
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