Look at all these beautiful people 😍 The Austria & Germany incubation programs kicked off with a weekend in the countryside, filled with insightful sessions, connections, swimming and of course some partying 🍻 A big thank you to the organizers and all those who participated!

SIA Austria and Germany welcomed Stefan Steinberger for a session on "How to build a great team?" Stefan shared his key learnings, which included "Hire for attitude, not for skills" and "Make sure the team is aligned on the mission and vision". Take a look at main insights!

The Global Social Impact Award Instagram page is HERE 🤯🥹 Follow: sia.click/QbzeF! We'll be sharing stories from local social entrepreneurs, educational content about the field, behind-the-scenes fun, and much more. Join us on this new journey!

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Today we are joining the discussion around barriers and ageism that #youngleaders - follow the discussion on Global Changemakers where Ana Janosev, Managing Director of Social Impact Award will share her views on this ✨ #boostyouth #IYD2022

A1: With 42% of the world’s population under 25, young people are critical to the success of sustainable development policies. Youth are uniquely positioned to make a difference on behalf of our planet today and shape the type of world they want for tomorrow. #boostyouth #IYD2022

A1: young people are full of energy, optimism, and drive to address the issues of today. youth looks at things from a different perspective, is innovating, breaking old patterns and barriers. the world today looks different than yesterday because of them! #boostyouth #iyd2022

We need a mindset focused on diverse and collective action. We should not place the hopes of saving or uplifting our communities on just one particular person, organization, solution, generation, or movement. #boostyouth #IYD2022

A2: hold the space for them to voice themselves, to become loud, and support them to take action. lead by example - include youth in our own work. show all the great things young people did and can do #boostyouth #IYD2022

A3: to build trust, it has to go both ways, so it's best built by showing that we are able to hear our elders, and respect them while showing where our resolve and determination stand. (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

A3: approaching conversations with honesty, empathy, and openness, while being tenacious in the things we aim to change. taking responsibility for our actions and showing we are worth that trust (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

A4: work on your personal confidence - this will help you in facing the rough waters with #ageism. Know that age doesn't equal intelligence and expertise. (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

A4: and whenever you are met with #ageism, confront it and voice it. doesn't work every time, but you'd be surprised at how often people act and speak from an unconscious bias - make them aware of it! (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

A7: that we shouldn't push back tackling big issues #climatechange. learning from their mistakes. understanding history and power relations. #boostyouth #IYD2022

A8: that old patterns can be changed. being fearless in voicing discomfort, injustice, and discrimination. #boostyouth #IYD2022

A9: Always remember: YOU ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS. Everyday & at every opportunity you're adding to this work of art & science that you are. Remember that you've an incredible purpose that's rooted in bettering the world. So everything else is irrelevant. #boostyouth #IYD2022

A9: ugh, it comes to people of all ages #personalexperience 🥹 it takes reminding yourself of your strengths, how you got where you are, and remembering that we are ALL constantly evolving. this doesn't come naturally to everyone... (1/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

A9: ...so practice it and find people around you that will pep-talk you when you're doubting yourself (2/2) #boostyouth #IYD2022

Hundreds of social ventures with solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. 18 winners. Who will take home the Community Award? 🤔 Community Voting 2022 is here and just like each year, YOU get to decide which social ventures win the award! Link in bio to vote 🚀