Dear Future: Building with the Next Generation
About this session:
Step into a powerful, one-of-a-kind conversation where building the next generation takes center stage. Hear from four extraordinary Elevate Prize winners reshaping what’s possible for young people: Shabana Basij-Rasikh (SOLA, Afghanistan), expanding education for girls against all odds; David Flink (The Neurodiversity Alliance, USA), redefining inclusion and human potential; Tom Osborn (Shamiri, Kenya), transforming youth mental health across Africa; and Michèle Traoré (Kabakoo, Mali), pioneering culturally-attuned learning for economic mobility.
Through intimate storytelling, personal reflections, and candid dialogue, this session goes beyond a typical panel—inviting you into the lived experiences, hopes, and challenges of young people worldwide. Expect to be moved, challenged, and inspired.
If you care about the future—and your role in shaping it—this is the conversation you cannot afford to miss.
Featured Elevate Prize Winners:
Shabana Basij-Rasikh, School of Leadership (SOLA), Afghanistan
David Flink, The Neurodiversity Alliance, USA
Tom Osborn, Shamiri, Kenya
Michèle Traoré, Kabakoo, Mali
Who this is for:
This session is for anyone who is thinking about, working with, or cares about young people and the next generation. For anyone who wants new perspectives from around the world about youth and is hoping for inspiration and joy from those doing the most to uplift our future generation.
What you will get out of it:
A non-traditional panel with heartfelt sharing and honest discussion plus some surprises!
Four brilliant, honest global perspectives from leaders who work day in and day out with next generation communities
Introduction to outstanding, diverse NGOs that you can follow and support
Hosted by The Elevate Prize Foundation