Global Action Circles

Would you like to be a YxY activist?

Anyone can attend our Learning Festival, however, not all participants are YxY Activists.

**So who are YxY Activists and why should you apply?** YxY Activists are young people (15 to 26 years-old) from around the world (over 50 countries currently in our community!) who believe that there is something deeply wrong with our education systems and who are passionate about creating positive change in the world through the transformation of education. Together, we are a learning community who are here to listen, support, and care for one another.

By becoming a YxY Activist, you get access to...:
- The YxY Café Experience: a youth-only discussion space for you to be heard and make friends during the YxY Learning Festival.
- The YxY Activist Handbook: your personal handbook filled with reflection activities and interesting resources to explore for each day of the Learning Festival and beyond.
- A Discord group for all our 2022 cohort to communicate with one another easily. Becoming a YxY Activist also gives you preferential access to our upcoming programs (e.g. Global Action Circles, trainings, mentorship, etc.) and is the first step towards becoming a YxY Host in the future.

NOTE: We will select YxY Activists on a rolling basis so we recommend that you **apply as soon as you can**!

What motivates you to become a YxY Activist? What are you hoping to learn?

Which of these categories describes you best? (This will not be a selection criterion - it just helps us understand you and your growth goals better.)
I am an experienced activist looking to hone my skillsI have engaged with activism but wouldn't call myself an activistI am an aspiring activist

Select all that apply
I am working on one (or more) youth-related or education-related projectsI am looking to collaborate with other young people on their project(s)I am looking for people who would be interested in collaborating with me on my project(s)I am passionate about education activism

Reflect on your education activist origin story. What experience has made you question your education, school, curricula, culture and/or systems around you? How did you respond in the moment and grow as a result?

Which activist archetype(s) align most with your strengths, experiences, and inspirations? Select all that apply: 10 Activist Archetypes

How specifically have you put your “superpowers” (skills, talents, qualities) into action in service of a better world? Remember, even the small things matter, from a conversation to an act of kindness.

Who do you seek to collaborate with? How might you collaborate with them, if you had the opportunity?

I understand that if selected, I commit to participating in the YxY Learning Festival to my fullest abilities from January 27th to January 29th.Yes, I commit fully!No, I cannot commit at this time, though would like to stay connected.

Is there any other thing you will like us to know about you?

Peer-to-peer learning groups hosted by young people.

Global Action Circles - Applications now closed!

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