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A Message to the Youth

We are living through one of the most consequential periods in history.

As we witness deep injustices, widening inequalities, fracturing systems, our world is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical dominions are shifting, technologies are redefining how societies function, and the systems that shape our collective future are being renegotiated in real time. Such crises demand courage, wisdom, commitment and sacrifice.

In moments like these, history reminds us of something important. The course of the future is not determined by events. It is shaped by the generations that collectively rise to meet them. We stand at a crossroads unlike any before.

Never before has a generation had such unprecedented access to knowledge, networks, technology, and platforms of influence. The digital age has connected minds across continents. Ideas can travel globally within seconds. Communities can organize across borders. Initiatives can emerge from individuals and evolve into movements capable of shaping narratives, mindsets and institutions that influence in the millions. As these tools give our generation extraordinary potential, they also place upon us an immense responsibility. But tools alone do not shape the future. It is the clarity of purpose behind them that does.

It was with this belief that Al Sharq Youth was built as a platform where youth from around the world could come together to deepen their understanding of the challenges of our time, connect across borders, and develop the capacity to contribute meaningfully to defining the future. Al Sharq Youth was never built around one individual or one role. It was built as a network of people who believe that their lives must contribute to something greater than themselves.

The path ahead for our generation will not be simple. The challenges before us are complex and deeply entrenched. But the potential within our generation is equally exceptional. The main point of focus before us is not how the future will change. The real question is how we will rise to the responsibility of shaping it.

If we choose to cultivate knowledge, build meaningful networks, harness the tools of our time, and dedicate our orientations toward justice and constructive systemic change, the impact of this generation can reshape the trajectory of our societies.

And as witnessed, I have deep faith in what this generation can build together.

With gratitude and hope,

Abdullah Ali
General Coordinator
Al Sharq Youth Network

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Al Sharq Youth Sixth International Conference

Al Sharq Youth Sixth International Conference titled “Unleashing Potentials” will take place on 13th and 14th of August 2022, in Istanbul, Türkiye at Pullman Istanbul Hotel.

The International Conference will provide a venue to discuss the unprecedented global risks we face like widespread youth disillusionment, disengagement from public affairs, and inclination towards populist narratives, due to the lack of trust in the existing economic, political, and social structures at a global scale.

The two-day conference will host more that 50 distinguished speakers through a variety of workshops, networking sessions & masterclasses; speakers include:

Wadah Khanfar, President of Al Sharq Forum
Dr. Mehmet Kasapoğlu, Türkiye Minister of Youth & Sports
Dr. Comfort Ero, President & CEO of International Crisis Group
Dr. Rouba Mhaissen, Founder & Director of SAWA for Development and Aid
Chris Blauvelt, Founder & CEO of Launchgood & Patronicity
Linda Sarsour, American Civil Rights Activists
Hassan Aourid, Moroccan Thinker
Nasser Yassin, Lebanese Minister of Environment

To know more about the conference visit: conference.sharqforum.org

Al Sharq Youth Fifth Annual Conference “Own Your Future”

Hub Launch | Kuala Lumpur

Al Sharq Forum launched its Kuala Lumpur office in Malaysia with the attendance of Wadah Khanfar, President of Al Sharq Forum and Saifuddin Nasution, Malaysian Minister of Domestic Trade, along with 140 leaders and significant Malaysian figures. During his speech, Khanfar stated that the country’s legacy of tolerance, diversity and coexistence serves as an inspiration to Al Sharq Forum whose mission is to develop long-term strategies that ensure the political development, social justice and economic prosperity of the world.

“Creating Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Available Support Resources” | Rabat

Rabat Hub organized an event on “Creating Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Available Support Resources”, in partnership with ‘Khouribga Skills’ incubator center. In line with the ASY Ignite Circle’s mission, the event aims to encourage youth to generate ideas and projects to contribute to their societies while directing them towards supportive institutions and organizations.

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Discussion Session on the History of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Italy

As the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is drawing closer, Al Sharq Youth Italy Hub organized an interactive discussion session on the history of the Declaration and raised the question of how it is implemented nowadays. The event hosted Thomas Casadei, Professor of Law at the University of Modena, and Doctor Roberto Scaini, humanitarian worker from Doctors Without Borders to share their insights on the issue.

Mediterranean Dialogues Young Leaders Mid-Term Meeting | Istanbul

Al Sharq Youth, in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, held the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Young Leaders Mid-Term Meeting in Istanbul on June 26th. During the fruitful event, the speakers, among whom were Wadah Khanfar, President of Al Sharq Forum and Federica Ferrari Bravo, Consul General of the Italian Consulate in Istanbul, focused on regional and international players in Mediterranean and MENA countries and their impact on shaping a security dialogue in the region.

‘The 3rd Annual Youth Summit’ | Istanbul

Al Sharq Youth Istanbul Hub Coordinator Mustafa Aykut and other hub members attended ‘The 3^rd Annual Youth Summit’ which was held in Istanbul, Turkey and organized by Al Sharq Youth’s partner institution, Co-Opinion Youth Solidarity Network.

‘Annual CanSat Model Satellite Competition’ | Texas

Selected among the top 40 teams to join the competition, Al Sharq Innovations Circle members competed in the NASA sponsored ‘Annual CanSat Model Satellite Competition’ which was held in Texas, USA between 8th-10th of June. As part of the exciting event, the teams sent the model satellites of their own design and manufacture into the space.