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Spring 2026: Youth-led Movement-building for Conscious Leadership and Global Solidarity

Purpose and Overview

Youth are the spark. Strategy is the oxygen. Youth-led movements have proven that they can disrupt the status quo — but how do we transform a moment of disruption into a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants? This webinar series unites people who are part of the most influential youth-led uprisings. Together, we will learn about four global youth-led movements, examining their origins and infrastructure, failures, and the promise of intersectional solidarity. We will dream together, exploring how individual youth-led movements might create a united front. The future isn’t waiting. It is organizing.

Schedule at-a-Glance

The webinar series is free and open to all. View the session details and recordings below.

April 22

The Origins and Architecture of Youth-led Movements

In Dialogue with:

  • Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, Uganda’s Fridays for Future Movement
  • Rahildaris Marchena, Tertiary Refugee Student Network
  • Youth-leader Facilitator: Faiza Arshad, For Youth, By Youth, Next Generation Leaders

April 29

Conscious Leadership and Building Youth-led Movements

In Dialogue with:

  • Dr. Rekgotsofetse Chikane, #MustFallMovements
  • Jacob Blasius, Global Student Forum 
  • Youth-leader Facilitator: Faiza Arshad, For Youth, By Youth

May 6

Solidarity within and across Youth-led Movements

In Dialogue with:

  • Veronica Nyirongo, VIDEA
  • Josephine Coyes-Loiselle, VIDEA
  •  Youth-leader Facilitator: Harunah Damba, For Youth, By Youth

 

This series is co-hosted by the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and paNhari, presented in partnership with Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, and Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning.

Webinar Recordings:

April 22: The Origins and Architecture of Youth-led Movements

April 29: Conscious Leadership and Building Youth-led Movement

May 6: Solidarity within and across Youth-led Movements