Public Affairs and Educational Impact by Andreea Madar https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact Youth For Understanding en-us 2021-09-16 12:52:12 UTC 2025-11-19 02:59:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/601426066/5f74ab016449e03e4cc87f71216f198c/YFU_Icons_Donors_rgb.jpeg andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1745861551 Telling our stories, demonstrating our impact: A Discussion on YFU’s Educational Impact and Public Affairs 
 

]]> 2021-09-16 12:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1745861551 1. What is the most fundamental need you see for YFU Globally with regards to Public Affairs? andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1745868929

]]> 2021-09-16 12:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1745868929 2. What would be the primary impact of such a portfolio for your national organization (e.g., Lobbying, fundraising, storytelling, institutional support etc.)? andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746113688 2021-09-16 14:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746113688 3. What does YFU most need to demonstrate in its educational and societal impact? What are we doing well? Where are we failing the most? andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746115003 2021-09-16 14:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746115003 4. Which actors or institutions do you see as being logical partners for YFU in promoting youth exchange? andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746115663 2021-09-16 14:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1746115663 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761215918 - more impactful education resources for new target groups]]> 2021-09-22 21:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761215918 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216483 - Research 
- Storytelling toolkits
- Case studies on impact
- Build a story for the ministry of education -give a voice to exchanges
- ]]> 2021-09-22 21:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216483 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216685 -better briefing on important educational development ]]> 2021-09-22 21:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216685 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216963 -pre and post evaluation for our students to start tracking relevant change
- better recognition of learning outcomes: either using our own sysyem of already exisiting systems]]> 2021-09-22 21:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761216963 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761217261 - build better capacity to work with consulates on visa issues
- starting with a Toolkit ]]> 2021-09-22 21:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761217261 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761218109 -developing the global brand to be used for public affairs showcasing the broader effect of our work ]]> 2021-09-22 21:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761218109 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761218691 -linking exchange educational outcomes with policy agendas already existing]]> 2021-09-22 21:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761218691 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219072 -underline the leadership skills that emerge from such a program]]> 2021-09-22 21:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219072 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219485 -develop new narratives around the exchange program, ex: outline the leadership competences aquired through the program]]> 2021-09-22 21:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219485 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219702 - acquire official recognition from UNESCO]]> 2021-09-22 21:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761219702 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761220464 - put down how society profits from our programs to promote it to governments]]> 2021-09-22 21:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761220464 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761220562 - link our activities with the goals of different governments]]> 2021-09-22 21:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761220562 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761221789 - better outreach to Ministry of Education]]> 2021-09-22 21:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761221789 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761221993 - sometimes the cooperation with the government is too slow, so resources need to be allocated in the areas which bring most results 
- questioning whether investing in advocacy is the most efficient action ]]> 2021-09-22 21:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761221993 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222402 OECD, UN, UNESCO]]> 2021-09-22 21:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222402 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222611 Unions of Teachers, Students and Pupils Unions, Parents Unions]]> 2021-09-22 21:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222611 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222791 - surveys and statistical data  
- tracking the long term impact of student exchange
- dedicate resources to linking exchange outcomes to educational policy

]]> 2021-09-22 21:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761222791 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223344 - working with foundations to put together a Global scholarship fund]]> 2021-09-22 21:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223344 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223751 - CSIET - umbrella organisation of youth rganisation in the USA - more collaboration
- build closer cooperation with such exchange umbrellas, particularly in very important destinations]]> 2021-09-22 21:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223751 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223826 - European Parliament
- European Commission
- Council of Europe]]> 2021-09-22 21:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1761223826 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1762915129 - collecting Alumni data and making it available for lobbying
- better utilizing our network of Alumni for different fundrasing initiatives]]> 2021-09-23 13:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1762915129 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763041613 - learning how to communicate with political stakeholders about about impact 
- learning the policy "jargon"

]]> 2021-09-23 13:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763041613 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763062034 - outline the difference between YFU orgs and for profit organisations 
- make very clear: what for purpose means, how we involve people, and that we operate in the same way across the globe]]> 2021-09-23 13:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763062034 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763085107 Storytelling portfoliio set up to make us able to access network of schools, reach a bigger audience
- Fundraising: help to do it at the local level

]]> 2021-09-23 13:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763085107 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763116847 - review the literature on pupil mobility and produce a compelling document which can be used universally]]> 2021-09-23 14:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763116847 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763131394 - promote exchange as a necessary tool to succeed in the Globalised world]]> 2021-09-23 14:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763131394 andreea12 https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763210054 - training for MOs and selected staff members who will be in charge of implementing PA strategies locally. Since this is not something many MOs have been doing, there is also a lack of experience at the local level when it comes to lobbying, fundraising etc. And if this capacity is not built - ideally before action is taken at the global level, e.g. with UNESCO, efforts at the global level will not translate to the local level]]> 2021-09-23 14:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andreea12/public_affairs_edu_impact/wish/1763210054