https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4 Now that you have heard from our UN Youth Advocates and local students from the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys about their work on the SDGs, what is one way that you and your community members can help to create a blueprint for a better future. Please share links to local and global organizations to this padlet to provide others with ideas to engage. en-us 2021-10-17 18:25:43 UTC 2021-12-10 23:47:14 UTC hello@padlet.com jhainer916 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1828458365 A special collaborative project between UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter and the San Fernando Valley Chapter. Share your thoughts with us by clicking the + button.]]> 2021-10-19 20:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1828458365 unapasadena https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1828864640 If you are under 26, membership is free and offers numerous opportunities to link up with like-minded global citizens.]]> 2021-10-20 00:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1828864640 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835125222 2021-10-22 01:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835125222 adiederich https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835129838 Membership is free and campus chapters have access to resources and opportunities.]]> 2021-10-22 01:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835129838 adiederich https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835139381 Hear from leaders in the UN committed to the SDGs.]]> 2021-10-22 01:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835139381 adiederich https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835147820 Start with the 1021 Call-In Challenge!]]> 2021-10-22 01:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835147820 adiederich https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835155912 2021-10-22 01:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835155912 jhainer916 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835244451 You are truly inspirational.

]]> 2021-10-22 02:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835244451 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835260874 One part of Cynthia Yue's presentation that really stuck out to me was the fact that her grandparent's experience inspired her to work against a modern-day parallel. As someone whose grandparents grew up under Nazi occupation, this point resonated personally with me. In addition to both the 9th and 10th Youth Leader's presentations, I found the articulation skills of all parties involved in the video contest, particularly the middle schoolers, very impressive. I can't help but think back on my own middle and early high school experience and be incredibly happy and proud that other youths in my community are becoming more and more actively engaged with local and international problem-solving. I encourage everyone involved, particularly those younger, to continue being connected and turning passive ideas into actions. ]]> 2021-10-22 02:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835260874 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835260946 Change starts with YOU!

]]> 2021-10-22 02:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835260946 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835917919 I am so grateful to have been able to co-lead this virtual UN Day Celebration event. After listening to Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue on their affiliation in the UN and youth advocacy, I directed the video competition presentations and discussion. In the midst of the honoraries responses during the Q&A, I began to see the greater picture of what youth advocacy can start out as right now and become in the future. When it comes to empowering young people, I think that this event really nailed it. We heard great insights from the UN Observers and honoraries, and we emphasized a strong sense of initiative and advocacy throughout. I can't wait for next year's UN Day Event!]]> 2021-10-22 10:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1835917919 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1837015707 I appreciate Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue for taking the time to speak to the Poly community about the significance of youth advocacy in the UN. I was especially interested in their point about giving young people more tangible roles in the opportunities they do get. To really involve young people, it is important to let them know that their voices matter; otherwise, young people will not be as inclined to participate. The UN observers are clearly passionate about their roles, which made the event extra engaging. I think that their dedication to involving young people is admirable and has motivated me to find ways to become globally engaged. I am excited to learn more about the Youth Observer position and to hear more from the UN in the future.]]> 2021-10-22 18:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1837015707 amcconnell221 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1838296833 Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed attending Poly's UN day talk. I felt so honored to hear from this year's incredibly qualified and impressive UN youth advocates. It was valuable to hear from people in my generation, around my age speak on the intersection of work in the UN and specifically how youth fit into the picture. Something that resonated with me was the message of the importance of giving youth  clear, definite roles when it comes to any work/volunteer opportunities towards the UN goals. From my own personal experiences working towards UN goals, I find that when I have a defined objective/role, I feel far more motivated and passionate towards my work, and thus I become far more engaged.

I also loved that the presentation included current examples of some of these youth projects. Thanks for a great presentation!]]> 2021-10-23 18:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1838296833 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1839903483 I really enjoyed attending the UN day virtual event this past week. It was so fun to see my peers Kate and Ikenna lead such an engaging event. I also really appreciated hearing from the youth observers Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue. It was really interesting to hear the perspective of people who are similar in age to me and can relate to my experiences. The sentiment about how getting young people involved with global issues can affect positive change really resonated with me. It is easy to sometimes feel like actions don’t make a true difference in the community so I appreciate all the work the youth observers do to engage and support our community. The other part of the presentation I really enjoyed was the videos. I thought it was really inspiring to hear young people talk directly about what they are passionate about. ]]> 2021-10-24 21:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1839903483 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1839983193 I enjoyed the poly UN day virtual event. The UN youth advocates sounded so devoted to their positions and roles, I was really engaged in the talk and about their dedication to helping solve the UN goals and spread awareness to the different issues around the globe. I loved hearing the perspective of all the other video applicants as well. I thought the videos were creative and enjoyable to watch. Seeing how young people are going out into the community and working towards making the UN goals achievable is so inspiring. I plan on being just as motivated and passionate about the UN goals and help to work toward fulfilling them just like the current UN youth observers. Thank you for being such great role models!]]> 2021-10-24 22:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1839983193 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1842671773 In an epoch replete with foreboding news and harrowing narratives, Dustin Liu's and Cynthia Yue's narratives instilled me with newfound hope, illustrating the unprecedented advocacy of students across the nation. Despite the conventional wisdom of youthful apathy, minors in the United States have expressed their concerns regarding imminently pertinent issues such as climate change and burgeoning inequality while demanding action from political authorities. The presented videos exemplified the vigor of young changemakers. Both Audrey Ma, whose sustainability project tangibly alleviates the environmental ramifications of landfills, and David Lara, whose nonprofit organization bestows underprivileged students with internship opportunities, illustrate how middle school and high school students can promote the Sustainable Development Goals and construct a blueprint for a better future.]]> 2021-10-25 18:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1842671773 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1854717314 I'm really grateful I was able to get the chance to see the UN day event. enjoyed getting to hear Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue and I thought their message about making sure to put youth in meaningful roles in to give them opportunity to make a difference. I especially appreciated the chance to hear from people the same age as me and hear their perspective on similar issues that we've talked about in our global scholars class. It's also nice to hear more about how our school's focus on the Sustainable Developments Goals for our community service is making an impact, and it was just overall really inspiring to hear more about their passions and youth advocacy ]]> 2021-10-29 20:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1854717314 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1855924809 I am really grateful to attend the UN Day event and all of the amazing speakers, like Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue. One of the most impactful aspects of the event was the focus on the young generation. The youth advocates showed their dedication to their roles in the UN and spreading awareness about global issues. It is always inspiring to observe people around my age speaking about the issues they are passionate about and how they are actively trying to make an impact on the world in their own way. I also appreciated everyone sharing their videos about what issues they are passionate about resolving, especially Audrey Ma, whose environmental sustainability and activism inspired everyone who had the opportunity of attending. Overall, it was inspiring to see young change makers sharing their stories and projects about making the UN goals achievable. ]]> 2021-10-30 21:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1855924809 eabel221 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1859688615 The virtual UN Day was very informative and engaging. Both the speakers, Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue, provided excellent insight into their work and background. I thought that the overall theme of UN Day was youth activism. Both the speakers did a great job promoting youth activism and explaining what hinders the youth from getting involved.  I was particularly blown away by the video submissions. All of the participants are good examples of youth getting involved in SDGs and advocacy work. It was inspiring to see people that young wanting to make a difference in their community. I can't wait to see what they accomplish going forward. Also, Ikenna and Kate were excellent leaders in this event. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1859688615 msabbag23 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1870623175 I really enjoyed this event! I think Kate and Ikenna did an excellent job leading the discussion. Hearing from Dustin Liu and Cynthia Yue was very inspiring because I learned about how young people can get involved in their community and make change. 

I also enjoyed the the video presentation/competition. Thank you fo such a wonderful event!]]> 2021-11-05 18:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1870623175 https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1941219051 I was honored to be able to take part in this Youth Video Competition, and I am very grateful that I was able to earn funding to continue the work that Project Talent Launch does. Hearing the work that other students at Poly have done, especially those in the younger grades who show such a passion for their impactful and meaningful work, was a significant experience for me. I also feel like it was an optimistic event, as all of the students who participated saw an issue and dedicated themselves to making a difference. The videos and the students who participated were really able to create a "Blueprint for a Better Future". Additionally, the discussion leaders were excellent!]]> 2021-12-10 23:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/unapasadena/ycldz2uuej1ol1v4/wish/1941219051