The YES World Podcast: Recent Episodes
Youth Empowerment Seminar
Podcast of the Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES), an annual event run by global youth exchange organisation Youth For Understanding.
In this episode Taru speaks to Andreea and RIikka about the new YES Advisory Group and its purpose, how to become part of it, and what the application deadline is.
Taru invited Danila, one of our Heads of Track, to discuss the Hackathon that we're running for the first time this year, the benefits of it, and what participants can expect to learn.
In this episode Taru speak to Erik and Tulle, our two Hosts, about their role at the event this year, what plans they have for the Plenary, and how they encourage the participants to think of the YES.
This episode came about from a question from one of you – how to deal with the end of the exchange, which is so near. Efe, our IGL Coordinator, sits down with Taru to answer this question, but also to discuss his role and the role of an IGL at the YES.
Taru invited Zeynep, our YES Counsellor, to talk about this year's topic and how we can build more resilient minds.
On this episode Taru invited Kinga, one of our two Community Coordinators, to talk about her role at the YES, what's the YES spirit that everyone talks about, and why should you seriously consider signing up for this year's event.
In this episode Taru, Andreea, and Riikka are talking about how we came to choose the theme for this year's YES and how that will benefit the participants. We're also introducing the Hackathon, which we're going to try for the first time, in a bit more detail.
In our newest podcast after a long break, Ieva, Andreea, and Christian talk about the team changes introduced for the YES 2023 and beyond. They're discussing new roles, how we've actioned feedback received this year (and previously), and how these changes will benefit the wider team.