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Myanmar Solidarity Zine
Through this Myanmar Solidarity Zine, we as young people in Southeast Asia hope to build the spirit of the people of Myanmar.
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Knowledge and Insights from Youth: Open Space (August 2023)
On August 20th, 2023, AYF hosted its fifth Youth: Open Space and presented our two networks that triggered the discussion by sharing their experiences regarding mental health. They are Chu from Myanmar and Rhaka from Indonesia. Both of our networks have come from different backgrounds, Chu has a background as Read more…
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Knowledge and Insights from Youth: Open Space (July 2023)
On July 16, 2023, AYF hosted its fourth Youth: Open Space in solidarity with our network from Myanmar, Alison, is an activist who works in one of the organizations in her country, and she is active to raise awareness regarding gender equality. Besides Alison, we also have Phyo, who is Read more…
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Knowledge and Insights from Youth: Open Space (Pride Month, June 2023)
On June 18th, 2023, in celebration of Pride Month, AYF celebrates it with the third Youth: Open Space, this time AYF has its network from Thailand, Memee, a youth feminist activist, who identifies themself as a non-binary person. They deliver stories all over the challenges of being a non-binary activist Read more…
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Knowledge and Insights from Youth: Open Space (May 2023)
On May 14, 2023, AYF hosted its second Youth: Open Space, this time AYF has its network from Cambodia, Sopheaktra DIM, usually called “DIM”. In a recent presentation by DIM, the theme of “Letting Go of Doing It Right” took center stage. With a focus on motivating and inspiring others, Read more…
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Knowledge and Insights from Youth: Open Space (April 2023)
AYF hosted Youth: Open Space on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. There are three youths sharing topics that are really close to their lives. This article serves as a reflection on the enlightening discussions that unfolded during the event, emphasizing the power of youth voices in shaping our collective future. Read more…
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[Talk] Selfmade, Youth, Imagining Inclusive Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities
OVERVIEW The focus of Youth Talk Show is for young entrepreneurs with disabilities to share their experience and knowledge to the participants who are young people with and without disabilities across Southeast Asia. The event is co-organized by AYF, AGENDA, IFES, and Australian Aid. During the event, the speaker shared Read more…
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Youth: Open Space #18 : Youth, Disability, and Digital Entrepreneurship
The 18th Youth: Open Space provides a platform for youth record youth’s views on disability and digital entrepreneurship. As the digitalization of the world continues to expand into many aspects of young people’s lives, competitive self-learning and skill enhancement programs are becoming scarcely offline. Youth are instead being thrust into digital Read more…
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Youth Statement in Observance of One Year of Myanmar Military Coup
We, the youth of Southeast Asia, express our continued frustration, desperation, and sorrow with what is still happening in Myanmar. Exactly one year ago today, the Myanmar military staged a coup d’etat deposing the democratically elected government and marked the beginning of the widespread and systematic onslaught of Myanmar civilians. Read more…
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Youth: Open Space #17 : The Trails of Youth Activism
In this Open Space, AYF is providing a platform for youth record youth’s experience in doing activism and advocating their concerned issues. During the pandemic, youth initiatives do not stop. More strategies and activism arise as we go during the pandemic. Some people start by attending webinars. Some conduct safe Read more…