WSA Youth Ambassadors by

hannamari1 — 2023-12-11 13:55:05 UTC

What does "community" mean to you, in your own words and based on your reality?

In what ways do you think young innovators working with social impact would benefit from a community?
How do you reach out to young people in your country?
What are your pro tips for networking with young people?

Group 1

hannamari1 — 2023-12-11 13:55:41 UTC

Question 1

2023-12-14 09:46:09 UTC

Community - like minds, believe in the same goal, think alike, somewhere at the same phase in life, have a common ground, have a similar understanding, similar passions and interests

Question 2

2023-12-14 09:48:32 UTC

For support, to collect information, test their solutions, idea exchange, gain collaboration

Question 3

2023-12-14 09:52:53 UTC

(our team consisted of four countries)

Nigeria : social media platforms, onsite programs

Gambia : social media platforms, going to schools

Cameroon : social media, onsite programs, volunteering speaking at events

Ethiopia: social media, collaboration with school, tech events

Question 4

2023-12-14 09:56:18 UTC

Being able to offer practical value, being able to give guidance, being empathetic, being friendly

Group 5

2023-12-14 09:56:19 UTC

What does "community" mean to you, in your own words and based on your reality?

Community is the people surrounding you.

A group of people that are like minded and can collaborate and co create together.

More like a network or connected group of people.

In what ways do you think young innovators working with social impact would benefit from a community?

Depending on the kind of community, the kind of resources brought together; trainings, mentorings.

Opportunity to intern and volunteer.

How do you reach out to young people in your country?

Reach out through schools, communities, churches, Mosques. Coming with feedback from others to show the benefits of what we are trying to accomplish for them. Using your outstanding footprints to create a comfortable atmosphere.

What are your pro tips for networking with young people?

Use the simplest language.

Be Empathetic.

Be Available

hannamari1 — 2023-12-14 10:04:12 UTC

A tip to reach the people around you: attend a variety of different types of events to meet different types of people

hannamari1 — 2023-12-14 10:05:15 UTC

Nigeria: community assists you, young people are used to doing it all on their own

hannamari1 — 2023-12-14 10:07:24 UTC

The best tip for networking and community building is to understand the young people you work with and provide peer support