The Youth Action Forum is offered concurrently to the Resnick Aspen Action Forum and convenes 120 global youth leaders (ages 10-18) to participate in classic, text-based seminar sessions, action-oriented workshops, and intergenerational dialogues all while taking the time to explore the surrounding beauty of Aspen. The Youth Action Forum aims to empower these young leaders to develop their own leadership skills and consider how they can be change agents in their communities.

 

Hear From Past Participants

  • Youth Action Forum Participant Impact Spotlight: Yasma Ba’albaki
    Youth Action Forum Participant Impact Spotlight: Yasma Ba’albaki
    When Yasma Ba’albaki, 13, Youth Action Forum participant and daughter of Middle East Leadership Initiative (MELI) Fellow Karim Ba’albaki, was admitted to the hospital in Lebanon in June of 2020, she stayed in the ward for children cancer patients in order to make space for COVID-19 positive patients in other areas of the hospital. “I used to hear [the ... more
  • Anya Abraham On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    Anya Abraham On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    I attended my first Aspen youth camp four years ago. I was livid that I had to waste part of my precious summer vacation at a camp where I thought we had to analyze 72 pages of literature. I promised myself I’d never agree to something like this again. Yet, four days later as we were leaving, I told my Dad he had to sign me up for next year, and every year after that. ... more
  •  Lucia Fernandez On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    Lucia Fernandez On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    The Action Forum this summer was very meaningful and inspiring. Through conversation, I was reminded of what it means to be a fearless leader. Hearing kids speak from all over the world was eye-opening and exciting, and I was reminded of why I love to learn. The important discussions allowed us, as youth, to express our opinions, and feel like they ... more
  • Dino Abduljawad On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    Dino Abduljawad On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    I’ve attended the Aspen Institute’s Action Forum Youth Camp for the last three years and it’s been a wonderful experience each year. The councilors and members of the Aspen Institute have been one of the main reasons why I really enjoy being there. They have managed to step up the program each year by choosing topics to discuss, which have become more ... more
  • Salvador Gomez On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    Salvador Gomez On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum
      Participating in the AGLN Youth Camp was one of the most fun experiences of my life. Not only did I meet amazing people and make great friends, but I learned more about myself and the world around me than I thought possible in a span of four days. As this past year’s theme was leadership, I was able to actively explore ways to be a better leader. I revalidated ... more
  • Annabel Lee On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
    Annabel Lee On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum
      This summer was my second time participating in the Resnick Aspen Action Forum Youth Camp. The camp provided me with an opportunity to listen and contribute to diverse opinions from all around the world. It also allowed me to discover and express what I truly cared about through art projects, philosophical discussion, and guided journaling. This ... more

Hear From Past Participants

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Youth Action Forum Participant Impact Spotlight: Yasma Ba’albaki 253

When Yasma Ba’albaki, 13, Youth Action Forum participant and daughter of Middle East Leadership Initiative (MELI) Fellow Karim Ba’albaki, was admitted to the hospital in Lebanon in June of 2020, she stayed in the ward for children cancer patients in order to make space for COVID-19 positive patients in other areas of the hospital. “I used to hear [the ...

Added by Samantha Cherry Blog Youth Action Forum 03/26/2021
Anya Abraham On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum 203

I attended my first Aspen youth camp four years ago. I was livid that I had to waste part of my precious summer vacation at a camp where I thought we had to analyze 72 pages of literature. I promised myself I’d never agree to something like this again. Yet, four days later as we were leaving, I told my Dad he had to sign me up for next year, and every year after that. ...

Added by Kidd Solomon Blog Youth Action Forum 12/18/2018
Lucia Fernandez On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum 199

The Action Forum this summer was very meaningful and inspiring. Through conversation, I was reminded of what it means to be a fearless leader. Hearing kids speak from all over the world was eye-opening and exciting, and I was reminded of why I love to learn. The important discussions allowed us, as youth, to express our opinions, and feel like they ...

Added by Kidd Solomon Blog Youth Action Forum 12/14/2018
Dino Abduljawad On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum 202

I’ve attended the Aspen Institute’s Action Forum Youth Camp for the last three years and it’s been a wonderful experience each year. The councilors and members of the Aspen Institute have been one of the main reasons why I really enjoy being there. They have managed to step up the program each year by choosing topics to discuss, which have become more ...

Added by Kidd Solomon Blog Youth Action Forum 12/14/2018
Salvador Gomez On His Experience At The Youth Action Forum 201

  Participating in the AGLN Youth Camp was one of the most fun experiences of my life. Not only did I meet amazing people and make great friends, but I learned more about myself and the world around me than I thought possible in a span of four days. As this past year’s theme was leadership, I was able to actively explore ways to be a better leader. I revalidated ...

Added by Kidd Solomon Blog Youth Action Forum 12/14/2018
Annabel Lee On Her Experience At The Youth Action Forum 200

  This summer was my second time participating in the Resnick Aspen Action Forum Youth Camp. The camp provided me with an opportunity to listen and contribute to diverse opinions from all around the world. It also allowed me to discover and express what I truly cared about through art projects, philosophical discussion, and guided journaling. This ...

Added by Kidd Solomon Blog Youth Action Forum 12/14/2018
 

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