30 November 2024 on Zoom
Your Ideas Are The Agenda
Across the globe, religiously-motivated conflicts devastate nations and divide families. But there’s hope. Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) offers a pathway to peace. By uniting young FoRB advocates across borders, beliefs, and backgrounds, this summit doesn’t just talk about tolerance—it models the very world we seek to create.
In our participant-led Open Space format, you’re not just another attendee—you’re a co-creator. So apply today for your chance to connect, collaborate, and catalyze change alongside a select group of visionary peacemakers.
Open Space Technology is a highly-effective system for organizing large groups of people with a shared goal. It fosters a dynamic, participant-led gathering where participants create their own agenda, self-select into subgroups to engage in interactive conversations, and then share summaries of their conversations with the full group.
This proven approach has been used over 60,000 times in 140 countries, including at NASA and Google Ventures. Its participatory nature makes it an ideal tool for achieving the goals of the global youth summit. It is also well-suited to virtual events.
To build a mass movement for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), our strategy is to provide a free, virtual platform where advocates bring their unique resources—whether it’s networks, knowledge, or ideas—to the table. Through participant-led sessions, we empower individuals to refine their strategies, form partnerships, and co-create new initiatives that could only arise through collective effort. By coordinating efforts and leveraging collective strengths, we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone, driving the global FoRB movement forward.
The Global Youth Summit is designed to spark new plans, partnerships, and projects, as well as strengthen existing ones. But moving from idea to implementation requires ongoing support. To help participants bring their initiatives to life, we will:
The Global Youth Summit isn’t just another meeting; it’s a catalyst for global change.
Participation in this first-ever summit is a unique opportunity. While space is limited, we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic young individuals and mentors eager to champion FoRB for all. Even if you aren’t chosen, know that your interest is appreciated, and we’ll keep you informed about other avenues to join the movement. So take the leap! By applying, you’re taking a step towards shaping a more inclusive world.
Invite passionate young individuals 35 and under who are dedicated to the cause of freedom of religion or belief.
Identify potential mentors, especially those with a FoRB passion but working outside traditional advocacy roles, such as technologists, business-leaders, filmmakers, philanthropists, lawmakers, or cultural influencers.
Share the event with your networks, whether it’s via email lists, social media, or simple word of mouth.
Consider partnering with us to build a future of freedom of religion or belief for all. All financial contributions will go toward youth-led initiatives either initiated or developed during the Global Youth Summit.
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