Highlights
CYF 2022
- Social Impact Festival
- October 1, 2022
The CYF is under the patronage of the
Hungarian National Commission for UNESCOÂ
Quick facts about the CYF 2022:
Overview
This event was co-created by the GiLE Foundation, AIESEC in Hungary, Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Hungary, and International Diplomatic Student Association (IDSA).
The highlights for CYF 2022 are shared under the headings below – click/tap to jump straight to a section.
1. Plenary Sessions + Keynotes
The plenary sessions of the Changemakers Youth Forum was hosted by Ms Dorina Dula, President of AIESEC in Hungary. After welcoming everybody, she enthusiastically set the scene by informing attendees on what to expect throughout the day. Ms Dula further elaborated on the three thematic areas for this year’s forum, namely: (1) Mental Health, (2) Diversity and Inclusion, and (3) Youth Participation and Leadership.
Opening Remarks
Change is something that is not only inevitable, it is also something that is necessary! Mr Craig V. Johnson, Chairperson of the Changemakers Youth Forum (CYF), officially opened the forum with this statement. He mentioned that history proves that young people have a huge role to play when it comes to driving positive change – something that should improve the lives of people and the planet that we all live on.
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Mr Johnson then went on to explain what makes the CYF special. In short, it exists to co-create a youth-led ecosystem where each contributor is genuinely motivated (1) to think together, (2) to collectively solve social and environmental problems together, and (3) to build a truly supportive Changemaker Community together.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Orsolya Pacsay-Tommassich
President of Hungarian Diplomatic Academy
Ambassador Katalin Bogyay
Diplomat, President of the United Nations Association of Hungary.
Krisztián Kölkedi
Deputy-CEO of Express Innovation Agency
- Ambassador Katalin remarked in her speech that “more of the young generation needed to be heard in the UN while also leveraging on the wisdom of the older generation.” She also added that young people reported that age barriers still prevailed in areas of employment and political movements.
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- Dr. Orsolya Pacsay-Tommassich rightfully highlighted that luck is nothing more than when opportunity meeting preparedness. She explained that in any given circumstances, young people needed to take a proactive approach to their lives and career.
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- Krisztián Kölkedi remarked that “young people focused too much on the problem and complained too much about it. This meant that they could miss creative solutions and opportunities to solve it.” His message being that young people should embrace a more solutions-based mindset to see problems as a challenge to overcome.
Ambassador Katalin Bogyay
Diplomat, President of the United Nations Association of Hungary.
Ambassador Katalin remarked in her speech that “more of the young generation needed to be heard in the UN while also leveraging on the wisdom of the older generation.” She also added that young people reported that age barriers still prevailed in areas of employment and political movements.
Dr. Orsolya Pacsay-Tommassich
President of Hungarian Diplomatic Academy
Dr. Orsolya Pacsay-Tommassich rightfully highlighted that luck is nothing more than when opportunity meeting preparedness. She explained that in any given circumstances, young people needed to take a proactive approach to their lives and career.
Krisztián Kölkedi
Deputy-CEO of Express Innovation Agency
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Krisztián Kölkedi remarked that “young people focused too much on the problem and complained too much about it. This meant that they could miss creative solutions and opportunities to solve it.” His message being that young people should embrace a more solutions-based mindset to see problems as a challenge to overcome.
Closing Remarks
The closing remarks for the opening plenary were delivered by Dr Judit Beke, President of the GiLE Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the GiLE Journal of Skills Development (GJSD).
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Dr Beke noted that younger and older generations should collaborate to achieve their common goals, and that young changemakers, social entrepreneurs and social innovators play a crucial role in making changes happen
CYF '22 Speakers & Performers
Discover who were the speakers and performers, at the CYF 2022:
2. Panel Discussions & World Cafe
This panel discussion shed light on the current state of diversity & inclusion in Hungary. It involved a conversation about women empowerment, the LGBTQ+ community, and the increasing ratio of international employees in the business sector.
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Panelists spoke about current problems, trends, expectations, and how diversity and inclusion will change or develop in the future.
Panelists:Â
Dorka Szekér – Vice President of AIESEC in Hungary (moderator)
German Henao – Publicis Groupe Hungary
Arthur Andrade – Tata Consultancy Services
Gábor Cséffalvay – FLOW Consulting International
What does meaningful youth participation look like nowadays? How can we best nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators? And how can we re-imagine the role of the United Nations to support youth engagement efforts and capacity building?
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During this interactive world cafe session, we managed to gain valuable insights from young people, which will look forward to sharing in our Social Impact Report 2022.
World Cafe Facilitators:Â
Sean Sharma – President of International Diplomatic Students Association (Host)
Shivaan Munnisunker – GiLE Foundation
Noemi Papp – Erasmus Students Network Hungary
Norbert Bencze – Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Students (DOSZ)
Bogi Boda – AIESEC in Hungary
Panelists:Â
Balázs Krabácz – President, Erasmus Students Network Hungary
Diego Andrade – Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Students (DOSZ)
Anja Fortuna – Youth Health Organisation
Éva GrĂĽnwald – Psychologist and Diplomat (MFA, Hungary)
During this panel discussion, we discussed what young people can do to unlock their creativity and innovation. We explored how entrepreneurship can also be used as a tool to solve social and environmental challenges, and also unpacked the current struggles and trends among young (aspiring) entrepreneurs.
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The panel was hosted by the MOME Innovation Center, where Craig V. Johnson, Chair of the Forum, also Heads the MOME Incubation Program to support young creative talent in Hungary.
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Craig V. Johnson – Chair of the Forum (moderator)
Krisztián Kölkedi – Deputy-CEO, Express Innovation Agency
Tamas MĂ©ri– Co-Founder, Access4You
Today’s leaders must possess qualities like creativity, resilience, agility, focus, and trust. These qualities, together with their relevance to young leaders specifically, were unpacked during this fireside chat.
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We also presented a unique model of CRAFT Leadership that provides practical guidance and reflection tools for experienced leaders to stay sharp, and for leadership candidates to become future leaders.
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Stacey Marais – GiLE Foundation (moderator)
Beata Kalmár – Coach & Author of CRAFT Leadership
3. Changemakers Impact Award
There were two separate awards, one for an individual and one for a youth-led organisation. The evaluation criteria was based on the applicant’s (1) concept and idea, (2) the social impact, and (3) how they collaborated with others.
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Congratulations to winners:
MUNCH
Youth-led organisation category
Márton Elődi
Individual category award.
4. Live Performances
We successfully created a festival-like atmosphere at our Social Impact Festival, all thanks to memorable performances by:
Ivory Parker
International award-winning beatboxer, DJ & host
Gábor Holcz
Magician
Dorka Foster
Artist & Musician
Sárkány Sándor & Pataj György
Musicians
5. Opportunities Fair
Attendees at the CYF Opportunities Fair were presented with information about available opportunities to volunteer, intern, or otherwise work at NGO’s, youth organisations and companies that are based in Hungary.
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The following organisations were present on the day:
AIESEC in Hungary
Amnesty International
Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Students (DOSZ
European Law Students' Association (ELSA)
Erasmus Students Network Hungary
GiLE Foundation
International Diplomatic Students Association
Konnekt
Red Cross
Tata Consultancy Services
Youth Health Organisation
6. Skills Development Workshops & Presentation
We offered the following (free) sessions for young people who attended the CYF 2022:
Career Design
Facilitator: Anita Kulcu-Gusztafik, Individual and Team/Group Coach at CityYogi
How To Build An Inclusive Community
Facilitator: Valeriano Donzelli, Inspiral Club
Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Maya Fenyvesi, Amnesty International Hungary, and Lujza Andrejcsik, Háttér Society
How to Optimise Your Energy Levels & Motivate Your Team
Facilitators: Beáta Hajde and Kinga Buta, Coaching Team
Psychology & Diplomacy
Facilitator: Éva Grünwald, Psychologist and Diplomat, MFA Hungary
Funding Opportunities of the European Solidarity Corps focusing on solidarity projects (youth initiatives)
Presenter: Andrea Kiss, European Solidarity Corps (Tempus Public Foundation)
The Importance of Youth Political Participation
Presenter: Tamuna Japharidze (Young Ambassador of Georgia to Hungary)
7. Key Findings & Conclusion
Discover our research and key insights for each CYF '22 thematic area here:
8. Acknowledgments
Thank you to all the co-creators for the Changemakers Youth Forum (CYF) 2022.
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We appreciate the efforts and contributions from each and every organising member who helped to plan and organise our first Social Impact Festival.
- Co-Creators of the CYF 2022
