Pushing the limit to inspire others

Hello! I am Wadia Ait Hamza , Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.

Welcome to The YGL Newsletter, where we bring you the best of what our dynamic community of Young Global Leaders has to offer. Twice a month, we share uplifting stories of our members making a difference, valuable insights on driving lasting change, and all the latest on leadership.

In this issue, we're highlighting a few ways some community members are making an impact around the world.

Please share our newsletter and help us inspire others!

?? YGL Mina Guli completed her 200th marathon

And she has no plans of stopping there

She embarked on this year-long journey to bring attention to one of the most critical yet often overlooked issues in the global conversation on climate change - the scarcity of water. In a world where droughts, floods, and pollution grab the headlines, her mission through the RUN BLUE campaign was to inspire and connect people to take meaningful action on water, in the lead-up to the first global United Nations (UN) water conference in almost half a century. Her relentless efforts paid off when she celebrated her 200th marathon on World Water Day earlier this month. Reflecting on her journey, she urges us to recognize water's critical role in our lives and our planet's survival.

?? ?Here's more on how Mina ran 8440km in 32 countries in just one year

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?? Meet YGL Javier Garcia Martinez

His experience as a Young Global Leader had a profound impact

In 2014, when his home country of Spain faced an unprecedented youth unemployment rate of over 50%, Javier created Celera in response - a people accelerator that identifies and invests in young people. Each year, it supports 10 Spanish youths by providing them with the resources, mentoring, training, and community they need to thrive. Over the past ten years, Celera has supported nearly 100 extraordinary young people from Spain, who have gone on to create companies worth millions of dollars, make groundbreaking scientific discoveries, launch social programs, and even develop life-saving medical technology. Investing in young people has proven to be a powerful way to impact the world positively, something that Javier learned as a Young Global Leader.

?? Here’s more on how Javier is supporting exceptionally talented young people in Spain

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?? 18 YGLs take Lake Como

They’re taking a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to focus on accelerating their impact

Amidst the serenity of Lake Como in Italy, these trailblazers are leveraging the power of collaboration to address some of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Through this exclusive convening at The Rockefeller Foundation 's Bellagio Center, these YGLs are forging connections and building bridges to tackle global challenges and drive real-world change.

?? ?Here are more ways YGLs are leveraging the power of community

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Best,

Wadia

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