The official twitter account of Social Impact Award β Empowering youth to make a difference.
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9 Feb 2022
Our Global Impact Report 2021 is live βοΈ
π sia.click/I27NE
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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14 Sep 2022
Hundreds of social ventures with solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. 18 winners. Who will take home the Community Award? π€
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 π
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Social Impact Award retweeted
12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
A9: ...so practice it and find people around you that will pep-talk you when you're doubting yourself (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
A9: ugh, it comes to people of all ages #personalexperience π₯Ή 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
12 Aug 2022
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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Social Impact Award retweeted
12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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
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Social Impact Award retweeted
12 Aug 2022
A1: With 42% of the worldβs 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
12 Aug 2022
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
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Social Impact Award retweeted
12 Aug 2022
A1: It is through youths that the past can be inherited, the present refreshed and the future realised. #boostyouth #IYD2022
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12 Aug 2022
A8: that old patterns can be changed. being fearless in voicing discomfort, injustice, and discrimination. #boostyouth #IYD2022
12 Aug 2022
Q8: @Valerie_189 from Zambia asks "What lessons can older generations learn from younger generations?"
#boostyouth #IYD2022
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12 Aug 2022
A7: that we shouldn't push back tackling big issues #climatechange. learning from their mistakes. understanding history and power relations. #boostyouth #IYD2022
12 Aug 2022
Q7: @CourtneyGehle from South Africa asks "What lessons can young people learn from older generations?"
#boostyouth #IYD2022
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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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
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12 Aug 2022
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
12 Aug 2022
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
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12 Aug 2022
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 β¨
#boostyouth #IYD2022
8 Aug 2022
#YoungLeaders continue to face barriers and ageism. Join changemakers and experts from around the π 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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20 Jul 2022
The Global Social Impact Award Instagram page is HERE π€―π₯Ή
Follow: sia.click/QbzeF!
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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19 Jul 2022
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!
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18 Jul 2022
Look at all these beautiful people π
The Austria & Germany incubation programs kicked off with a weekend in the countryside, filled with insightful sessions, connections, swimming and of course some partying π»
A big thank you to the organizers and all those who participated!
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