May 20, 2024
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On April 18, 2024, the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ (ÐÓ°É´«Ã½) hosted the C5+1 Youth Council (YC) meeting with representatives from the U.S. Embassy, including Molly Stephenson - Director of the Press and Public Diplomacy Office in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA). She is also a key advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) issues within SCA.
The event brought together current members and alumni of the C5+1 Youth Council, who presented projects they are implementing within the C5+1 YC.
Following the project presentation, an interactive Q&A session with C5+1 YC members and alumni and the U.S. Embassy representative was held. The C5+1 YC members shared their achievements with previous projects and their future aspirations. Mrs. Stephenson shared advice with the attendees and expressed her support for youth-led initiatives in Central Asia and Afghanistan.
We want to highlight the importance of collaboration and mentorship in nurturing the aspirations of young changemakers. The C5+1 Youth Council program is currently administered by the Center for Civic Engagement at the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. Together, as mentors and collaborators, we shape the dreams of tomorrow's leaders, fostering change, one goal at a time.
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