5️⃣ ForYouPage.Org


FYP One Year Note

Yesterday there was a significant student employee labor strike at University of Washington organized by our union. As I walked past the picket lines and demonstrations, seeing young people holding their heads and signs high under the bright blue sky of Seattle, I felt so inspired. This scene exactly embodies the spirit we hoped to ignite when we started ForYouPage (FYP). “If we can elevate our agency and get young people across the country to go out to act for what we each believe in, we can end systemic injustices and structural oppression across gender, race, wealth, sexuality, beliefs, and everything” I texted my friends.

Coincidentally, today marks the one year anniversary of FYP’s formation. It all started with a rainy afternoon in the deep Appalachians of Virginia (US) while my college friends and I were getting dinner and boba and joking about how no one uses our school’s counseling services. At one point, staring at a friend who stealthily couch-potatoed into tiktoking, I jokingly said: “mental health is so bad that all we do now is TikTok, get high, and get through the week.”         One of my bestie responded “well good for you cuz I’m just trying to get through the day.” My other best friend, sitting on the end of our rusty dog-and-cat-hair-covered $30 couch that my sister and I picked up from Goodwill, holding her Valdomore-colored Baja Blast, immediately started laughing. 

She didn’t laugh because it was funny; she laughed because it was so true. And that’s the moment I decided to do something, now. Naturally I dragged my friends with me. Three hours later, the first version of ForYouPage white paper was drafted and our website launched. Within a week, our initial team was formed and our ultimate goal set: to get youth to take risks and exercise agency through advocacy—the key to our flourishing.

What followed was nothing short of exhilarating miracles and heartmelting comradeship. In two weeks we met our dear friends from Japan and Colorado (US)—youth who we had never met before  clicked instantly and started working together. In three weeks we launched FYP Wiki, an free open alternative to Wikipedia. While Wikipedia provides a place for shared human knowledge, FYP Wiki provides a medium of shared human passion-a place where community advocates can put together local resources, knowledge, perhaps most importantly, community action to-dos. FYP wiki is a fight with the machines and fundemental techno-solutionism—use information to bring out our humanness instead of scrumbling our humanness to information. Wikipedia facilitates information; we foster connection—by providing a reason for increasingly lonely and seemingly purposeless youth everywhere to gather & work together. 

In two months we met our phenomenal mentor at Mental Health America. With their marvelous support, Two months later, at Bohemian National Hall in New York City, we made UN Conference happened with 60 representatives from more than 15 major mental health groups in the US and youth leaders from all over the country—Michigan, Colorado, Missouri, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, DC…A collective of ten youth leaders showcased to the world our efforts to address the mental health crisis. On that day Sept 15th 2023, we proudly proclaimed to the world and to ourselves what youth are and always capable of.

Today, FYP has gathered more than 500 youth dreams & projects across 90 countries and 2000 active advocates in our communities and networks. Our young associates, friends, and partners are working as globally as persuading and advising Prime Ministers of powerful countries and leaders of United Nations, and advocating as locally as building community gardens, fighting regional troubled teen facilities, and helping friends disconnect from social media. All of these accomplishments are driven by a broke but faithful youth team running almost exclusively on volunteers. Our faith is the kindness of the people. One of our earliest team members, who once battles with mental health, started a communal food truck with nothing but one like-minded coworker and are now serving 150 meals to the low income communities of New River Valley every Tuesday without a fail. 

Tomorrow, FYP will venturing out further, organizing the next fully youth-led gathering at UNGA79, expanding our Wiki & community infrastructure with more resources to help youth connect and serve, and, thanks to our committed friends & passionate partners in California, taking charge in becoming part of a larger effort in shaping youth-centric workforce development, higher edu reform, and social entrepreneurship advancement in the era of AI future. All these achievements are thanks to the loving individuals and stakeholders who staunchly want to do something for us. ForYouPage started with youth and by youth but has never been just about the youth. FYP would never have been possible without the sounding support of our parents, mentors, and those who have dedicated their lives and time to our happiness and the happiness of future generations. We may not say it often enough, but we love you all so very much.

What is FYP? It is a network hub where youth leaders, youth centric nonprofits, and stakeholders intersect with everyday youth who long to step out and step up. It is a youth group made of a bunch of 20-year-olds, some of whom took 4 hours just to book ‘scary’ airline tickets. It is a free version Slack, a half abandoned Discord, an expansive [rly overpriced] wix site, and an open source wiki tool running on crappy personal server and gpt-generated css codes. You may notice there are no mention of any individual’s name in this writing. That is because, as much as I strongly wish to give shoutouts to our fantastic friends and mentors who made it all possible, FYP, at its core, is just an idea—the idea that we youth have agency to ourselves and can act for something good for others, for you; the idea that though we could drifted to the depths of low zone of anxiety depression to the extent of global mental health crisis, we could also dance up to the top of high zone challenging international landscape changing national policies disrupting the status quo and annoying the crap out of power-holders. These are all part of us and , no matter which parts you are in right now, it will all be okay. FYP is an idea of agency and compassion, owned by no one, and by everyone. 

We have a simple vision for FYP—we envision a world where one day all the tiktok Instagram YouTube short social media content with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifity shades of negativity but content of genuine advocating youth, artfacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion. 

I want to personally say thank you to all the youth leaders, mentors, friends. I’m proud and honored to meet and work alongside with each one of you. ForYouPage is not a miracle. You are. Thank you for all you do. 

Marx 
05/15/2024, Seattle, with mint tea

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

If you're new to our organization, then here are a few things you can do to get started:
- familiarize yourself with the wiki. Check out our resources, the different pages people have added, and see if we're missing something that you think should be included.
- If you decide you'd like to contribute, go ahead and make an account in the top right corner.
- Creating/editing a page is simple and takes just a few minutes. Please don't delete things that other people have added, and be reasonable with your contributions.

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) Code of Conduct

Preamble

ForYouPage.Org is a youth-led community dedicated to empowering our generation to be fiercely authentic and to drive positive social change. This Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to agency, compassion, authenticity, togetherness, and humor while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Core Principles

  1. Embrace Authenticity: Be fiercely yourself and respect others' authenticity.
  2. Practice Compassion: Treat all individuals with kindness and respect, regardless of background or beliefs.
  3. Foster Agency: Empower yourself and others to take action and make a difference.
  4. Promote Transparency: Engage in open, honest communication and critical thinking.
  5. Cultivate Togetherness: Build a supportive community where no one feels alone.
  6. Embrace Humor: Use humor constructively to build connections and ease tensions.
  7. Prioritize Grassroots Focus: Amplify underserved and marginalized youth voices.
  8. Encourage Risk-Taking: Support bold actions and fearless outreach to drive change.
  9. Practice Self-Care: Prioritize personal well-being as a foundation for effective advocacy.

Prohibited Behaviors

  1. Anti-authenticity (Discrimination or Hate Speech): Any form of bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other prejudiced attacks.
  2. Harassment or Bullying: Persistent, unwelcome behavior that creates a hostile environment for others.
  3. Personal Attacks: Ad hominem attacks or insults directed at individuals rather than ideas. Doxing: Sharing or threatening to share private or personal information about others without consent.
  4. Trolling or Intentional Disruption: Deliberately provocative or off-topic comments designed to derail discussions.
  5. Spamming: Excessive self-promotion or irrelevant, repeated postings.
  6. Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or creating multiple accounts.
  7. Explicit Content: Sharing sexually explicit or violent content without appropriate context or warnings.
  8. Illegal Activities: Promoting or facilitating any unlawful activities.
  9. Unauthorized Advertising: Commercial promotions unrelated to FYP's mission.

Examples of Unwanted Behavior

  1. Making derogatory comments about someone's race, gender, sexuality, or ability.
  2. Repeatedly messaging someone who has asked to be left alone.
  3. Posting someone's home address or other private information.
  4. Intentionally misgendering a transgender person.
  5. Creating multiple accounts to manipulate discussions or voting.
  6. Posting the same comment across multiple threads to gain attention.
  7. Using sarcasm or patronizing language to belittle others' contributions.
  8. Sharing graphic images without appropriate content warnings.
  9. Encouraging others to break laws or engage in harmful activities.
  10. Derailing discussions about youth advocacy to promote unrelated personal projects.

Enforcement

  1. Report violations to moderators email connor@foryoupage.org.
  2. Moderators will review reports promptly and take appropriate action.
  3. Consequences may include content removal, account suspension, or banning.
  4. Appeals can be made to the FYP Operation Team.

Conflict Resolution

  1. Approach conflicts with an open mind and a willingness to understand different perspectives.
  2. Use non-violent communication techniques to express concerns and needs.
  3. If unable to resolve conflicts directly, seek assistance from FYP moderators or staff.

Commitment to Growth

We recognize that everyone makes mistakes. Our goal is to help community members learn and grow. Minor first-time violations will typically result in warnings and education rather than immediate harsh penalties. By participating in the FYP community and wiki, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that empowers youth to change the world through authenticity and compassion. This Code of Conduct is a living document and may evolve with our community. We welcome your input to ensure it continues to serve FYP's mission and values. Together, let's create a space where youth can be fierce, authentic, and impactful.

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

Home

Start the wiki from here: Books

Welcome to the Wiki.ForYouPage.Org: your source for youth advocacy on the web.

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Get Involved

If you want to help contribute to ForYouPage Wiki, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how. 

You have just taken your first step toward getting involved. Before you get started, we ask that you please observe the ForYouPage.org and FYP Code of Conduct. It’s not very long and it will help you get started.

Once that’s done, check out the step-by-step instruction on how to use the wiki. 

Teams

The Teams page showcases the diverse and passionate individuals, their works, and their stories. 

You can find information about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us. Using these pages, teammates are able to communicate and coordinate projects.

Governance and Membership

We strive to be decentralized but we believe basic rules are still needed. Like most communities, we have our rules and governing body.

Anyone can join and participate in most, if not all, of our Teams and Projects. But if you want an “@foryoupage.org” e-mail address, it has to be earned. Find out how in our Membership documentation.

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

To Do

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

Community Involvement

Creating and strengthening communities is at the heart of everything we do. Living is a collaborative effort, and interpersonal connection is key in building and maintaining a healthy mental environment. We currently (as of July 2023) facilitate one community group in Blacksburg, VA. However, if you're looking to form your own group, either on your own or with our help, then you're in the right place. If you're looking to join something that's already established, we also compile lists of preexisting community groups (clubs, coalitions, etc.) for cities and towns across the globe. 

 

 

 

 

More coming soon...

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

Wiki To-Dos

Case Study

Check out our case study book here.

We do "case studies" on various organizations, groups, and social media accounts in an effort to better understand the environment that operate in as an NGO, and to better understand the digital environment that we exist within. We examine other organizations that are pursuing similar goals, and social media accounts that we aim to emulate in terms of engagement and content. If you'd like to help with this process, all you have to do is make an account to start creating and editing pages. 

What we need help with:

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

Grassroot OnBoard

If you're new to our organization, then here are a few things you can do to get started:
- familiarize yourself with the wiki. Check out our resources, the different pages people have added, and see if we're missing something that you think should be included.
- If you decide you'd like to contribute, go ahead and make an account in the top right corner.
- Creating/editing a page is simple and takes just a few minutes. Please don't delete things that other people have added, and be reasonable with your contributions.

Part 1 Introduce What ForYouPage do (5min brief)

  1. introduce core philosophy
    1. tackle mental health by mobilizing grassroots advocacy
  2. introduce our working model (pyramid)
  3. our Impact
  4. Do you have any questions
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Part 2 Listen

listen to what they do and what they need

understand their mission 

their events type

their engagement level

their current and future plans

Part 3 How to build that center

talk about to get them involved

If You Are New...[Guide to FYP & FYP Wiki]

Non-Violent Communication

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) is a framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg that emphasizes compassionate and effective communication. It aims to foster understanding, connection, and cooperation by focusing on four key components: observations, feelings, needs, and requests. At FYP, We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups.

  1. Observations without judgment
    • Describe what you observe without attaching judgment or blame.
    • Example: Instead of saying, "You're always late," try, "I noticed that you arrived 15 minutes after the agreed-upon time."
  2. Expressing feelings
    • Identify and express your emotions without criticizing or holding others responsible for them.
    • Example: "When you arrived late, I felt frustrated and concerned about the impact on our project timeline."
  3. Identifying needs
    • Recognize the underlying needs that drive your feelings and those of others.
    • Example: "I need reassurance that our project will be completed on time and that everyone's contributions are valued."
  4. Making clear, specific requests
    • Ask for concrete actions that can help meet your needs, without demanding or threatening.
    • Example: "In the future, could you please let me know if you're running late or need assistance with your tasks?"

Practicing NVC within the FYP community:

  1. When providing feedback to fellow committee members or event participants, focus on specific observations and the impact of their actions, rather than making judgments about their character.
  2. If tensions arise during event planning or discussions, take a moment to check in with your own feelings and needs, and encourage others to do the same. This can help create a space for more understanding and collaboration.
  3. When making decisions as a group, ensure that everyone has an opportunity to express their needs and perspectives. Seek solutions that take everyone's needs into account, rather than resorting to majority rule or top-down decision-making.
  4. If you find yourself in disagreement with someone, try to identify the underlying needs behind their perspective. By showing empathy and understanding, you can often find common ground and work towards mutually satisfying outcomes.
  5. When communicating with event partners, sponsors, or external stakeholders, use NVC principles to build trust and foster long-term relationships. Focus on shared goals and how you can support each other's needs, rather than making demands or engaging in power struggles.

FYP Event | UN Summit 2023


FYP Event | UN Summit 2023

Guidelines


  1. Define Objectives: Articulate the objectives of the UN Science Summit. Determine the key messages to be conveyed and the desired outcomes of the event. These objectives will guide all communication efforts.
  2. Identify Target Audience: Identify the primary and secondary target audiences for the summit. This may include government officials, scientists, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and the general public. Tailor communication messages and channels to suit each audience segment.
  3. Craft Key Messages: Develop concise, impactful, and evidence-based key messages that align with the summit's objectives. These messages should highlight the importance of science in addressing global challenges, promote collaboration, and emphasize the potential impact of scientific advancements.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage with key stakeholders involved in the summit, such as participating scientists, governmental representatives, and relevant organizations. Establish regular communication channels to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the planning and execution stages of the summit.
  5. Media Outreach: Develop a comprehensive media outreach plan to generate widespread coverage and create awareness about the summit. This should include press releases, media briefings, interviews, and op-ed placements in influential outlets. Leverage both traditional media channels (print, television, radio) and digital platforms (websites, social media, podcasts) to reach diverse audiences.
  6. Social Media Strategy: Develop a robust social media strategy to engage the public and increase participation in the summit. Create dedicated social media accounts and utilize hashtags to promote the event. Regularly share updates, informative content, and highlights from the summit. Encourage stakeholders and attendees to share their experiences and insights on social media.
  7. Website and Online Presence: Design a dedicated website for the UN Science Summit. Ensure that it provides comprehensive information about the event, including the agenda, speakers, registration details, and background materials. Regularly update the website with relevant news, press releases, and post-event resources.
  8. Content Creation: Produce compelling content, including articles, videos, infographics, and podcasts, to showcase the summit's themes, highlight scientific breakthroughs, and promote discussions on relevant topics. Collaborate with scientists, experts, and influencers to contribute to content creation.
  9. Partnerships and Collaborations: Collaborate with relevant organizations, scientific institutions, and industry leaders to enhance the summit's reach and impact. Establish strategic partnerships for joint communication efforts, content creation, and promotion. Leverage their networks and resources to amplify the summit's message.
  10. Post-Summit Communication: Plan post-summit communication to sustain momentum and foster continued engagement. Share comprehensive reports, findings, and outcomes of the summit with participants, stakeholders, and the wider public. Encourage ongoing conversations, follow-up actions, and collaborations to maximize the impact of the summit. This will focus on the UN Summit of the Future in 2024
  11. Evaluation and Feedback: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the communication strategy by monitoring media coverage, social media engagement, website traffic, and attendee feedback. Collect feedback from stakeholders and participants to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments in future communication efforts.

https://sciencesummitunga78.sched.com/event/1NvvV/convenors-training-session-communication-strategy

FYP Event | UN Summit 2023

Outreach

UN Science Summit

US district

3-7 youth leaders 

The idea of the second session is to bring together 5-10 youth mental health advocates and invite 20-30 funders/foundations where youth can present their social ventures and interact with stakeholders that can help them.

reach out 15 youth leaders (us), 5 youth leaders (outside us) 

Hi,

It was so nice to meet you finally! This is a follow-up regarding the UN Science Summit!

In short, we have two UN sessions. One session focused on tech, social media, and youth well-being. The second session focuses on youth advocacy. The idea of the second session is to bring together 5-10 youth mental health advocates and invite 20-30 funders/foundations where youth can present their social ventures and interact with stakeholders that can help them.

To make this event most helpful to grasstop youth leaders, this is co-organized with them and so the exact format is still in discussion. The tentative date is Sep 15th (Friday evening), and the tentative location is Glasshouse Chelsea NYC.

Do you want to have a quick call about this sometime this week?

 

Warmly,

FYP Event | UN Summit 2023

Proposal

See formatted most up-to-date version here 

Topic

Mobilizing Grassroots Youth Advocacy with Education Institutions: the Future of Global Social Justice, Community Building, and Youth Flourishing

https://sciencesummitunga78.sched.com/event/1O478/empowering-youth-as-changemakers-for-digital-well-being-a-discussion-on-emerging-technology-and-generative-ai-in-teen-social-media-use

Introduction and Aims

From climate change to human rights abuses, from global democracy crisis to divisive emergent technologies, for many urgent issues of our times, youth want to help, to advocate, and to fight for what we believe in.

Youth is the future. Youth advocacy is the future of global sustainable development and social justice. To us individual youth, advocacy means something beyond. It means not only doing good to the communities that have nurtured us but a valuable opportunity to step out of our comfort zones and grow through helping others, the key to our own flourishing.

We have a dream: to find ways to mobilize all grassroots youth for advocacy, thereby, with our own hands, advancing a sustainable globe, engaging our local communities, and bringing flourishing to all youth. And education institutions provide critical pathways.

Education institutions not only shape and mold the minds of the next generation, equipping us with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address pressing societal issues, but more importantly, serve as the community hubs where youth can find like minded peers, critical mentorships, and plugs to local and broader communities where we can get involved with or make a advocacy project happen.

Recognizing the potential of education in nudging social change, this event brings together most prominent grassroots youth leaders from the United States of America, United Kingdom, India, German, Japan, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. The session consists of two parts. In the first part, youth leaders will share our experiences, success stories, and insights on our advocacy journey, how we mobilize the peers, and how education institutions helped facilitate our work. In the second part, grassroots leaders from across the globe will showcase their work, big or small, their experiences, their needs, and their dreams and hopes.

Keywords

Youth Advocacy, Community Building, Partnership, Well-Being, Education

Sustainable Development Goals

Direct Goals

Goal 4 QUALITY EDUCATION

Goal 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Goal 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Goal 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Goal 1 NO POVERTY

Goal 2 ZERO HUNGER

Goal 5 GENDER EQUALITY

Goal 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Goal 7 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Goal 8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Goal 9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Goal 10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Goal 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Goal 13 CLIMATE ACTION

Goal 14 LIFE BELOW WATER

Goal 15 LIFE ON LAND

Goal 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Expected outcomes

We are a global group of youth leaders who are united in utilizing youth led community projects as a catalyst for positive social change and meaningful impact in our communities.

We intend for the session to have the following objectives:

FYP Event | UN Summit 2023

Social Media Campaign

Instagram Social Media Campaign: Mobilizing Grassroots Youth Advocacy for Mental Health

Objective:
To mobilize grassroots youth advocacy and showcase the impactful work of young advocates in the field of mental health, while raising awareness and promoting positive conversations around mental well-being.

Target Audience:
1. Young people aged 13-25 who are passionate about mental health.
2. Community organizations and local groups focused on mental health.
3. General Instagram users interested in mental health advocacy.

Campaign Plan:

1. Pre-Campaign Preparation:

   - Identify key partners: Reach out to local mental health organizations, youth groups, and influencers who are actively involved in mental health advocacy to collaborate and amplify the campaign's impact.
   
   - Define campaign hashtags: Create unique and impactful hashtags that represent the campaign's goals and encourage participants to use them when sharing their content, such as #YouthAdvocates4MH or #MentalHealthChampions.
   
   - Create branded graphics: Design eye-catching and informative graphics related to mental health, advocacy, and self-care. These visuals should reflect the campaign's spirit and be easily shareable on Instagram.

2. Launching the Campaign:

   - Campaign Announcement: Create an engaging and informative post introducing the campaign. Explain the purpose, objectives, and how participants can get involved. Encourage users to follow your account for updates and share the announcement to reach a wider audience.

   - Call for Stories: Request personal stories from participants about their experiences with mental health. Ask them to share a photo or video along with a caption using the campaign hashtags. These stories will create a sense of empathy and community, encouraging others to open up and share their journeys.

3. Content Strategy:

   - Feature Youth Advocates: Highlight the work and achievements of young mental health advocates. Regularly post interviews, spotlights, or success stories of youth who have made a difference in the field. Use visuals and captions that inspire and motivate others to get involved.

   - Educational Content: Share informative and educational posts about mental health, addressing common misconceptions, coping strategies, self-care tips, and available resources. Ensure the content is easily digestible and visually appealing to engage the target audience effectively.

   - Collaborations and Takeovers: Partner with local organizations, influencers, or experts in the mental health field. Arrange Instagram takeovers, where they can share their knowledge, experiences, and provide valuable insights. This collaboration will broaden the campaign's reach and lend credibility to the cause.

4. Engaging the Audience:

   - User-Generated Content: Encourage participants to share their own mental health advocacy efforts, community events, or initiatives. Repost their content, giving credit, and use the campaign hashtags. This will create a sense of belonging and empower others to contribute.

   - Q&A Sessions: Host regular Instagram Live or Stories Q&A sessions with mental health professionals, advocates, or influencers. Allow followers to submit questions and engage in real-time conversations about mental health, advocacy, and related topics.

   - Contests and Challenges: Organize contests or challenges related to mental health and advocacy. For example, ask participants to create a short video sharing their self-care routines or post a creative artwork representing mental well-being. Offer prizes or shout-outs to the winners, which will motivate others to participate.

5. Call to Action:

   - Volunteer Opportunities: Promote local volunteer opportunities in mental health organizations or community centers. Provide information on how interested individuals can contribute their time and skills to support mental health initiatives.

   - Donation Drives: Highlight fundraisers or donation drives by grassroots organizations that focus on mental health. Encourage followers to contribute and share the campaign to raise awareness and reach fundraising goals.

   - Advocacy Toolkit: Develop a downloadable advocacy toolkit that provides resources, templates, and guidelines for youth interested in becoming mental health advocates. Share the toolkit through Instagram posts and stories, encouraging followers to access and utilize it.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation:

   - Track campaign engagement: Monitor the campaign's reach, impressions, and engagement metrics regularly. Analyze which types of content and posts resonate the most with the audience to refine the campaign strategy and focus on what works best.

   - User feedback and testimonials: Encourage participants to share their feedback and testimonials about the impact of the campaign on their mental health advocacy journey. Use these testimonials to showcase the campaign's success and build credibility.

By implementing this Instagram social media campaign plan, you can effectively mobilize grassroots youth advocacy for mental health, showcase the important work of young advocates, and promote positive conversations surrounding mental well-being. Remember to adapt and iterate based on the specific needs and interests of your target audience. Good luck!

 

 

🌟 Join the Mental Health Movement! 🌟

👥 Calling all passionate youth advocates! 👥

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mental health? Join our grassroots youth advocacy campaign and let your voice be heard! Together, we can create a positive impact and empower others to take control of their mental well-being.

💪🏼 Here's how you can get involved: 💪🏼

1️⃣ Share Your Story: Everyone's journey is unique. We want to hear how mental health has affected you or someone you know. Post a photo or video on Instagram using #MentalHealthMatters and share your personal experience. Let's break the stigma and show others they're not alone.

2️⃣ Advocacy Action: Be a voice for change! Use our ready-made graphics and templates to spread awareness about mental health. Share statistics, tips for self-care, or information on local resources. Tag friends and encourage them to join the conversation.

3️⃣ Community Collaborations: Connect with local organizations and community groups that focus on mental health. Partner with them to organize workshops, awareness campaigns, or fundraising events. Together, we can create a support network and reach a wider audience.

4️⃣ Volunteer Opportunities: Get involved on a deeper level by volunteering your time. Sign up for mentorship programs, helplines, or local support groups. Share your experiences on Instagram using #VolunteerForMentalHealth to inspire others to join in.

5️⃣ Youth Spotlight: We believe in celebrating the incredible work of young advocates. Every week, we'll feature a youth advocate making a difference in mental health. Tag us in your posts using #Youth4MentalHealth and #GrassrootsHeroes, and you could be the next spotlight!

🌈 Together, let's break barriers and build a mentally healthier future for all. 🌈

Don't forget to follow us for updates, resources, and to stay connected with the movement. Together, we can create a world where mental health is a priority and support is readily available for everyone.

📢 Spread the word! Share this post and tag your friends who are passionate about mental health. Let's mobilize our generation and make a lasting impact!

#MentalHealthMatters #Youth4MentalHealth #GrassrootsHeroes #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMovement

FYP Event | UN Summit 2023

Openning Remarks

Good evening everyone. Thank you all for being here. My name is Marx, I’m the founder of foryoupage, the organizer of the event. [but if you don’t like the food today it’s Joanna and Ruhani’s fault]

It is my very great honor to welcome you this evening on behalf of all of us at ForYouPage and on behalf of all our amazing advocates to our session at the United Nations Science Summit.

Today’s session is about mental health. It’s about our take on the mental health crisis. As we stand here, we are experiencing the worst youth mental health crisis of our lifetime.

1 in 7 youths are experiencing a mental disorder globally.

In US, in Italy, in Belgium, in Japan, in South Africa. Search up youth mental health crisis + country and you get almost the same result.

1 in 2 of all high school students in US feel persistently sad

1 in 5 have considered that the alternative to life was better, which is ending their life. And 1 in 10 havehas attempted suicide.

18-25-year-olds felt they were worse off across every aspect of well-being: happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability. When we first started foryoupage, I asked my friend “ havehas has the mental health issues become so bad that all we do is trying to get through the week?” And my friend said “no, I’m just trying to get through the day.” And that is not an exaggeration. It’s a very real statement that we will never say to ppl outside of our age group.

What has madeke mental health issues so bad? To me it makes sense.

This is a time where climate change makes our future on earth less hopeful than ever.

As a GenZ, it’s not fun to hear that the earth, where we have to live for the next 50 years minimum [45 if you eat too much cheetos] is going to be the least habitable place in human history. Once in a lifetime heat wave. Once in a lifetime flood. Once in a lifetime hurricane. I can hear the sound of our future melting as the ice sheet the size of Greenland vanishes . No Planet B. We feel like our future is heading to a 2012 Disaster movie except this time we are in the front seat. [Immersive cinematic experience is only fun as it stays cinematic.] Studies shows 62% to 75% of youth are worried, sad, or even afraid of climate change.

This is also a time where digital tech and social media-interconnectivity makes us disconnected more than ever.

Real in person relationships have been replaced by virtual ones. 95% of the information is communicated through nonverbal cues yet texting with bald emoji faces becomes the primary way we connect. If we want a significant partner, our generation hashave no way but to go tinder one. If we want to hear the voice of a old friend, we can’t even call them. “Are we that close that we can call now?” even if we miss them very much. Social relationship, the most critical predictor for happiness, has become a green bubble blue bubble game.

Outside of the little time that we do manage to spend with our friends in person, we tend to spend it with screens. A typical day for my friend is going to school during the day, and cominge home to watch netflix or doom scroll tiktok until 3am. Infinite scroll and endless entertainment are eating away our agency.

And I think that’s the issue. It’s the loss of agency. This is a time where what we are experiencing not only a rise in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, but a broader feeling of powerlessness, of loss of agency, and of feeling not in control over our own lives.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we can’t stop ice from melting or the temperature from rising.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we will never be as good looking as the person on instagram, or as life fulfilling as the person v-blogging in Maui or having seven golden retrievers on Tiktok.

It’s the feeling that no matter what we do, we make little difference to our own lives, and little impact to the world around us.

And that’s why today’s session is not only about mental health but about something deeper. It's youth agency. It’s about gaining agency, self-efficacy, and empowerment through youth advocacy. Because to us, advocacy is more than just giving back to the communities that nurtured us.

Advocacy provides a platform for us to step out of our comfort zones. As the journeys and work many of our speakers will show today, advocating for an idea is not a simple path doable with a press of a red button but a long arduous journey full of double challenges and risks.

Advocacy provides a platform for us to meet like-minded peers, and work as a collective. The most touching thing to me personally has always been how much, in this space, people are willing to help and support each other’s work. [other than the fact we all broke]

And most importantly, advocacy provides a platform where we channel our passions into meaningful action, exercising our power to create an actual impact to the causes we care about.

From promoting mental health awareness through art and music, to leading a month-long campaign against social media, and from organizing dialogues for addressing climate anxiety, to building mental health programs within higher education establishments. And many many more efforts. Today you will hear their story.

A study shows for young people who have high levels of climate anxiety, if they also have high levels of activism, then we didn't see any higher levels of depression symptoms. Not more antidepressants. Not more therapies. Advocacy itself is a solution to the mental health crisis.

Because to advocate is to exercise our power, our self efficacy, our agency.

To know that we cannot stop ice melting, but we can do what we could to plant a tree, grow a community garden, to host a climate anxiety peer support group and make what is around us a little more sustainable, a little more supportive.

To know that we will probably never be as life fulfilling as the person having seven golden retrievers on tiktok, but we have the power to volunteer at a homeless shelter, to convince a friend to uninstall instagram, to start a mental health club, or to make a documentary to a cause and make best time of our life however the way we want.

To know that we can and we do make a difference to our lives. and that no matter how anxious or sad or lonely or depressed we could be as of this moment we will be better

no matter how hopeless the climate change issues, mental health issues, the mass shooting issues the human rights issues the gender inequality, poverty, democracy and many many other issues too dark to mention, we can make it a little bit better, make the world a little more sustainable, a little more just, a little more happier, through our own hands, today.

To know we are in charge. This is the key to our own flourishing.

ForYouPage has a simple goal. We want to bring together all youth advocates as a community and mobilize many more to join us in advocacy. Today’s session has a simple goal. We want to showcase a variety of different ways in which we are making an impact in mental health advocacy, and how we can work with science/educational institutions to mobilize more peers in grassroots advocacy.

I know many of you who are attending our session today educators, advocates, scientist, policymakers, and parents, you have dedicated your work to addressing youth mental health issues, to youth well-being, and to sustainable development goals. I know we don’t say it enough but as youth we want to tell you we don’t take it for granted. as youth we want to tell you the work that you do, the work that you have dedicated a significant portion of your life to has made a difference. And we truly truly appreciate it. And we want to work with you, together to ensure the future of our generation in the years to come. With your exceptional support, we arrived here. Standing on the shoulder of giants, we made it today. This is our take on mental health issues. This is an event by youth, for you.

I want to once again thank you all for coming here today, for your work in the space, and for your unwavering support to us.

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About FYP & FYP Summit

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth led close knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that radically embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by radically & compassionately mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the self-efficacy and authentic connection disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving ways for our individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Authenticity, Togetherness, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]


More Readings:

FYP Formation Manifesto, FYP One Year Note 

 

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FYP Summit 2024 Guidelines

Guiding 5 Values & 4 Principles

Values

Authenticity 

We want the final event to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as a collective and committee of youth, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit proudly showcase that there is one and showcase who we are. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash. This event is about authenticity, about be fierce, be you.

We ask you to be fiercely authentic during your involvement and association with FYP.

Agency

The event aims to radically highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom. 

Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency. As such, all official committee members and participants will not be directly compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating committee members, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed  by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so intern and paid positions are available if interested in swapping. 

The organizing committee and general partners will have complete independent power to design the event, choose partners, speakers, participating youth and stakeholders however we see fit. FYP may have some organizational goals such as evaluation of events, expanding wiki and community, but again the organizing committee has complete agency so it is completely up to committee member to choose to implement them or not.

We ask you to be fiercely autonomous during your involvement and association with FYP.

Compassion 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly overcome any differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups and  bonds people together. We ask that all that associate with FYP to practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

We ask you to be fiercely compassionate during your involvement and association with FYP.

Togetherness 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

We ask you to be fiercely together during your involvement and association with FYP.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Jokes tell things real. Humor shows vulnerability. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYYYY. 

We ask you to be fiercely partying during your involvement and association with FYP.

 

Principles

Principle 1: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from organizing a mental health event, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed. 

Principle 2: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 3: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of this event, and the actions of each committee member. Each one of the organizing committees are leaders of the field and the conversation we are creating today can have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 4: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized


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FYP 2023 Stats & Photos

Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy.

Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley

Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind,  The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

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1st Organizing Meeting

KickStart Meeting Agenda & Notes

May 24, 2024

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General Chair Vision & Expectation Alignment 1:00 -1:15PM PST 


Opening & Icebreaker 1:15-1:20PM PST


Budget: 

Secured Fund: $10K

Event Theme/Vision, Timeline, Partners, Brainstorm & Alignment: 1:20-1:40PM PST 

Theme 

Behavioral Health Priorities for the next 5 years -2030 

Scope

Behavioral Health/Mental Health/Well Being

Audience:

People in Power & Policymakers

Youth Advocacy & Education

Grassroots

Production

Report

Partner for accountability

Timeline

5h/half a day

Partners

… 

What do we need for the partners


Advisory Board:

Underserved Communities

Grassroot Communities

International Communities

Potential Partners: 

… 


Schedule

Date: A Friday in mid-late September 2024

Moderator: 5min

Keynote 20min 

Panel: Debates between 2 young ppl v 2 CEOs (45min)

Bill Smith

MHA Chief Policy Side 


Break/Activity

Panel: 4-5 young ppl  (45min)


Closing Remarks

Networking 2h




Roles and Responsibilities, Committee Finalization & Next Steps and Action Items


Keynote 1st Panel: 

Jose & Aliza

2nd Panel: 

Keegan & Marx

Networking: 

Joanna 

Friday 3pm Zoom


Action


All of us together


Event Overview

About FYP & FYP Summit

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth-led close-knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that radically embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just the content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but a content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by radically & compassionately mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the self-efficacy and authentic connection disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving ways for our individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Authenticity, Togetherness, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]


More Readings:

FYP Formation Manifesto, FYP One Year Note 

FYP Summit 2024 Guidelines 

Guiding 5 Values & 4 Principles

Agency

The event aims to radically highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom. 


Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency. As such, all official committee members and participants will not be directly compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating committee members, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so intern and paid positions are available if interested in swapping. 


The organizing committee will have complete independent power to design the event, choose partners, speakers, participating youth and stakeholders however we see fit. FYP may have some organizational goals such as evaluation of events, expanding wiki and community, but again the organizing committee has complete agency so it is completely up to you all if you choose to implement them or not.

Compassion, 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups. We ask that all that associate with FYP practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

Togetherness, 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

Authenticity, 

We want the final event to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as a committee, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit that there is one. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Jokes tell things real. Humor shows vulnerability. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYY🍻YY. 


Principle 1: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 2: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of this event, and the actions of each committee member. Each one of the organizing committees are leaders of the field and the conversation we are creating today can have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 3: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized

Principle 4: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from organizing a mental health event, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed. 





Last Year Stats & Photos


Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy.

Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley

Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind,  The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

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2nd Organizing Meeting

May 31, 2024

Action Items 

General

Subcommittee

Program & Chief of Staff

Fundraising

Impact

Logistics


Meeting Notes

1. Division of Labor, Role Finalization & Accountability, Decision Making

  1. Suggested Division of Labor:

    1.  Jose & Aliza & Cameron: Design & Implementation of Keynote + 1st Panel

    2. Keegan & Marx: Design & Implementation of Breakout session + 2nd Panel

    3. Joanna & Jose: pre party, after party, tiktok  engagement



  1. Role Finalization & Accountability

    1. Marx & Jose - General Chair: Responsible for overseeing the entire event and ensuring its success


  1. Aliza & Cameron - Program Chair & Chief of Staff: responsible for design/implement programs, project management, post event evaluation, general partnership, long term planning


  1. Keegan - Impact Chair: responsible for community engagement, social media campaign, impact partnerships


  1. Marx - Fundraising Chair: responsible for funding & sponsorship


  1. Joanna - Logistic Chair: responsible for all execution of logistics to and on day of event such as social media campaign implementation, organizing volunteers, catering, chair arranges


  1. Decision Making

    1. major decision such as themes,  final event format/program/general timeline & partners: votes from all fyp organizing committee

    2. Sectional decisions such as impact partners, details of panel 1 or panel 2, food offering in catering review by team and final decision by chair. 


2. Section Planning Report/Overview


Theme

Behavioral Health Priorities for next 5 years -2030 

Timeline

Event 

Sep -> SXSW -> Sep/2024


  1. Keynote + 1st Panel: 

Jose & Aliza

  1. Breakout session + 2nd Panel: 

Keegan & Marx

  1. Event Engagement Networking, Afterparty

Joanna 

3. Partners Nomination

Up to 3 general partner


Up to 15 impact partner



4.Logistics

Next Team Meeting Time:  Jun 5, 2024 10:00 AM GMT-12, 10AM SA,  7AM PST, Wed - 7PM

Move Notes to Open Wiki 

Move Community Discussion to Discord

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3rd Organizing Meeting

Action Item

General

FYP | Logistics

 

 

 

Subcommittee

Program & Chief of Staff

Fundraising

Impact

Logistics

(will fix the look later)

 

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4th Organizing Meeting

General

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5th Organizing Meeting

Jun 18, 2024

new parliamentary-rules

New Business

  1. Meeting Partners FYP | Future Concept Designs & Considerations
  2. Meeting Partners
  3. Budget Joanna & Marx
  4. Sep Event Aliza & Cameron
  5. Impact Keegan
  6. Meeting Partners
  7. Update Action to Timeline Task Deadlines Tracking by EoD EST @Aliza & Cameron
  8. Review Well-Being Check in

Roll Call

Jose, Joanna, Aliza, Cameron, Keegan-Absence

Old Business Discussion & Standup Report 7:05-7:30 EST/GMT+8

Motions 7:55-7:58PM EST

  1. Numbers of General Partners: Preferably 2-3 and max 5 Keegan 3
  2. Should youth general partners be allowed to attend the meeting: Joanna - No, Aliza - No, Cameron- No, Marx Keegan No
  3. Should advisors be allowed to attend organizing meetings: Joanna - No, Aliza, Cameron Marx, Keegan Yes
  4. Close the preliminary Budget: Joanna - No, Cameron - Yes, Aliza, Keegan - Yes (keep it open)
  5. Close on general partner opennings: Marx - No, No Joanna - Yes , Aliza - Yes, Cameron
  6. Amendament International partners yes Governmental partners yes

Reading and Approval of Minutes 7:58-8:00PM EST

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6th Organizing Meeting

June 18, 2024

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM EST.

Roll Call

Present: Joanna, Jose, Marx, Aliza, Cameron Absent: Keegan Advisor present: Reem

Old Business

Brief updates were provided on the following:

The committee reviewed the well-being check-in process and UNGA79 timeline.

New Business

The committee discussed:

Motions and Voting

  1. Event venue location Motion: Hold the September event in NYC Result: Passed (4 in favor, 2 opposed)

  2. Speaker compensation Motion: Provide $400 travel accommodations for youth speakers Result: Passed unanimously

  3. Non-youth speaker appreciation Motion: Provide non-monetary acknowledgement/appreciation to non-youth speakers Result: Passed unanimously

  4. Venue decision timeline Motion: Keep venue options open for further consideration Result: Passed (4 in favor, 2 opposed)

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM EST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx

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7th Organizing Meeting

Part I: July 2nd Part II: July 4th

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 11:00 AM EST.

Roll Call

Part I:

Present: Joanna, Marx, Aliza Absent: Jose, Cameron

Part II:

Present: Joanna, Marx, Keegan, Aliza, Cameron

Old Business

The committee reviewed progress on the following items:

New Business

Venue

Program

  1. First Panel:
    • Jose and Aliza to propose five names for speakers
  2. Second Panel:
    • Keegan and Marx to propose five names for speakers
  3. Networking Sections:
    • Joanna to develop plan

Partnerships

Impact Plan

SXSW Proposals

  1. "Global Youth Voices: Critiquing Youth Activism in Mental Health for Collective Flourishing in AI Era"
    • Cameron to lead
  2. "Authenticity, Agency, Action: Democratizing Mental Health Initiatives with Youth Advocacy"
    • Aliza to lead

Timeline and Task Management

Motions and Voting

Motion: Approve Overall Agenda v5 for the September event

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:25AM EST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Joanna

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Executive Summary to Potential Partners

About ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is a fully youth-led community and decentralized resource hub that connects youth leaders, nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to take risks and make a difference. Our vision is to create a world where social media with #fyp can be a platform for genuine youth advocacy, hope, agency, and compassion.

Event Overview:

The FYP Youth Mental Health Summit 2024 is an annual, fully and independently youth-led gathering that brings together youth advocates and stakeholders to address the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health landscape.

Short-term Event:

September Summit: A convener of multi-stakeholders focused on the theme of behavioral health action priorities for 2030, from youth and for youth.

Long-term Vision:

Series of Events: The September Summit is part of a series of events (including SXSW and a future event in September or December) aimed at establishing a framework for youth collective bargaining and universal negotiation with policymakers in scope of mental health, social media and tech policy. Testing Ground: These events will serve as a testing ground for the proposed youth advocacy framework.

Partners:

FYP Event Commmittee collaborates with two types of partners for the Youth Mental Health Summit:

  1. General Partners:

Overall partners that the FYP youth organizing committee voted on to be deeply involved Collaborate in the design and execution of the event program and agenda Potential collaborations include program design, joint reports, speakers/panelists/workshop facilitation, sponsorship, joint fundraising, and impact

  1. Impact Partners:

Partners nominated by FYP team members for extensive impact campaigns Potential collaborations include community engagement, cross and joint promotion, and in-event vendors/exhibitors

Collaboration Opportunities: As a General Partner, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with FYP in shaping the Youth Mental Health Summit 2024. Potential areas of collaboration include:

Program design and agenda development Joint reports and research Providing speakers, panelists, or workshop facilitators Sponsorship and joint fundraising Driving impact through joint initiatives

Appendix:

FAQ

What roles are partners taking on?

There are primarily two roles available: General Partners are overall partners that fyp youth organizing committee voted on to be involved deeply, partners to collaborate in the design & execution of the event program and agenda. Potential collab: program design, joint report, speakers/panelist(s)/workshop facilitation, sponsorship & joint fundraising, impact Impact Partners are partners that fyp team members nominated for extensive impact campaign. Potential collab: community engagement, cross & joint promotion, in event vendors/exhibitors

What is the difference between general partners and impact partners?

First, FYP Event has funding secured for a baseline event and hence is fully mission driven. Within each role we only define the maximum collab space and selected collaborators can choose to do as much/little depends on organizational needs. Key differences are the selection process and scope of work. General partners are nominated, voted, and invited by the entire independent youth committee and have scope to be at maximum the entire event as external organizing committee members. Impact Partners are partners that are nominated but not voted on and the scope of work limited to impact campaigns.

Universal Youth Collective Bargaining Framework:

Grassroots Foundation: Partnerships with local chapters of youth-focused organizations to create a bottom-up foundation for input, output, and a pathway for grassroots to join the negotiation team. Centralized Conversation and Advocate Gathering: Platforms like ForYouPage and DesignItForUs will serve as a centralized hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of a unified youth voice. Open Organized Negotiation Representative Team: A democratically selected team of youth advocates will engage in open, organized negotiations with policymakers and tech companies. Testing Ground through ForYouPage Events: The event series will provide valuable experience and insights for refining the youth advocate union's approach. Direct Negotiation at Events: By inviting older stakeholders, the events themselves will function as direct negotiation grounds, aligning with the theme of action priorities.

Last Year Stats:

Our inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit at the Science Summit at UNGA78 brought together 60 in-person participants from across the country, representatives from more than 12 major mental health organizations, and engaged 500 online participants. The event featured 10 youth advocate speakers and marked a significant step in showcasing youth voices in mental health advocacy. Last Year Organizers & Speakers: Maddie Freeman, Tamaki Hoshi, Bruny Kenou, Yoelle Gulko, Mariama Bah, Sahith Kancharla, Maksim Batuyev, Brandon Bond, Andrew Frawley Last Year Attending Groups: Mental Health America, California Child Trust, HopeLab, Bring Change to Mind, The Good Life Movement, Active Minds, The Jed Foundation (JED), UN, citiesRISE, Fountain house, Global Citizen

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YPA x FYP

Schedule Next Meeting

-Aliza, Keegan, Jose, Ava

Brainstorming

Direct Interfacing

Joint Comm Grassroot panel between panel and social media companies trust and safety of AI and social media companies

  1. clarification how they want to be involved
  2. provide our initial proposal for their involvement in the summit (bring in 1 high-level speaker and 1 youth speaker from their team; contribute to impact campaign)

SXSW 2025 Ideas

marx's thought make the panel about a critique and reflection of youth led nonprofits and coalition in mental health and responsible tech works touching areas such as 1) how to break the only elite youth advocate narrative 2) how to break the narrative and get more everyday youth ways to involve (democratize youth advocacy) 3) how to protect advocates well being 4) how to ensure accounatbility 5) how to leverage the strengths of different youth nonprofits and audiences to make something impact together and build capacity and togetherness together. for instance, fyp runs on no money structure with open knowledge hub that allows us to be able to faciliate a lot of the large coalition and unionization of youth led nonprofits and collective movement.

Possible Themes/Aliza: Behavioral health policy Role of youth in developing and influencing the direction of policy Intersectionality of mental health Cultural competence and diverse providers within mental health care How and why youth are at the forefront of mental health advocacy today Healthy People 2030 research objectives around behavioral health

Proposed Framework:

  1. Grassroots Foundation: Establish partnerships with local chapters of various youth-focused organizations to create a bottom-up foundation for connection, input, and output. This ensures that the union is grounded in the real experiences and needs of youth at the grassroots level, as well as a pathway for grassroots to join negotiation.

  2. Centralized Conversation and Advocate Gathering: Leverage platforms like ForYouPage and DesignItForUs to create a centralized hub for conversation, resource sharing, and advocate gathering. This network will facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of a unified youth voice.

  3. Open Organized Negotiation Representative Team: Form a representative team of youth advocates who will engage in open, organized negotiations with policymakers and tech companies. This team will be democratically selected from the grassroots foundation and will be responsible for presenting the collective interests and demands of the youth advocate union.

  4. Testing Ground through ForYouPage Events: The series of events you are organizing through ForYouPage can serve as a testing ground for this advocacy pipeline. During these events, you can form an initial framework and engage in organized negotiation and conversation with your final speakers, such as Bill Smith from Inseparable or Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. This will provide valuable experience and insights for refining the youth advocate union's approach.

  5. Direct Negotiation at Events: The events themselves can also function as direct negotiation grounds, similar to the UN Youth Climate Summit. By inviting older stakeholders to the events, you create opportunities for youth advocates to engage in direct negotiations and discussions, aligning with the theme of action priorities.

  6. Storytelling for Grassroots Advocacy Pathway: Use storytelling as both an impact campaign for the events and a way to engage grassroots youth as an easy and low effort way to communicate their voices. Design a base framework for the content, including length, focal points, and key questions and answers, while allowing grassroots youth to fill in the rest with their own creative input-provide a door for grassroots involvement and help flush out FYP content with diverse youth perspectives.

Historical Examples:

  1. The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968): The Civil Rights Movement in the United States demonstrated the power of grassroots organizing, centralized leadership, and collective action. Organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) mobilized local communities, coordinated efforts, and negotiated with policymakers to advance racial equality and justice.

  2. The Solidarity Movement in Poland (1980-1989): The Solidarity Movement, led by labor unions, successfully challenged the communist government in Poland through a combination of grassroots organizing, nationwide strikes, and negotiations. This movement showcased the effectiveness of a unified front in driving political and social change.

  3. The global climate strikes (2018-present): Inspired by Greta Thunberg, youth around the world have organized global climate strikes to demand action on climate change. These strikes have involved grassroots organizing, centralized coordination through networks like Fridays for Future, and direct negotiations with policymakers at events such as the UN Youth Climate Summit.

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Organizing Committee Parliamentary Rules & Procedures

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8th Organizing Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at July 11th 7AM PST.

Roll Call

Part I:

Present: Aliza, Joanna, Marx, Reem (Advisor) Absent: Jose

Part II:

Present: Aliza, Joanna, Marx, Reem (Advisor), Keegan Absent: Cameron, Keegan

New Business

Motions and Voting

  1. Motion to finalize date of September 13th, 3-9PM Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna, Marx in favor; Cameron and Jose pending)

  2. Motion to keep FYP Annual Cohort at 10 youth members selected by committee with feedback from past cohort Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor)

  3. Motion to establish minimum contribution requirement for General Partners Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor; Marx opposed)

  4. Motion to keep YPA as General Partner Result: Failed (Keegan, Joanna, Aliza opposed; Marx in favor)

Program

Project Management

Partnerships

Logistics

Future Planning

Old Business

Brief updates were provided on the following:

Action Items

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at July 11th 9AM PST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx

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8th Organizing Meeting

Date: July 11, 2024

Attendees:
Part I: Aliza Lopez (Program Chair), Joanna Fang (Logistics Chair), Marx Wang (General Chair), Reem (Advisor)
Part II: Aliza Lopez, Joanna Fang, Marx Wang, Reem (Advisor), Keegan Lee (Impact Chair)
Absent: Jose Caballero (General Chair - Part I only), Cameron Tan (Chief of Staff)

New Business/Action Items:

1. Motions and Voting:
   a. Motion to finalize event date of September 13th, 3-9PM
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna, Marx in favor; Cameron and Jose pending)
   b. Motion to keep FYP Annual Cohort at 10 youth members selected by committee with feedback from past cohort
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor)
   c. Motion to establish minimum contribution requirement for General Partners
      Result: Passed (Keegan, Aliza, Joanna in favor; Marx opposed)
   d. Motion to keep YPA as General Partner
      Result: Failed (Keegan, Joanna, Aliza opposed; Marx in favor)

2. Program Development:
   a. Aliza to finalize 10 Cohort List
   b. Aliza and Jose to finalize 1st Panel speakers
   c. Decision: No keynote speakers at the end, replaced with Closing Remarks
   d. Keegan and Marx to provide 2nd Panel Cohort/Speaker list by Friday

3. Project Management:
   a. Aliza to outline Tasks & Management Needs
   b. Joanna and Reem to develop Management Plan
   c. Joanna to create Networking Section Plan

4. Partnerships:
   a. Marx to follow up with YPA
   b. Keegan to follow up with AAP and Lookup
   c. Keegan to develop one-page Impact & Marketing Plan
   d. Discuss engagement with Student Organizations and 2023 Cohort

5. Logistics:
   a. Joanna to negotiate Venue Contract

6. Future Planning:
   a. SXSW proposals due July 22, 2024
      - Aliza to work on Panel 1 Proposal
      - Marx to work on Panel 2 Proposal

Old Business:

1. Venue selection progress reported by Joanna
2. Panel speaker nominations discussed
   - 1st Panel nominations presented by Aliza
   - 2nd Panel nominations presented by Keegan and Marx
3. Networking section planning update from Joanna
4. Partnership outreach progress
5. Impact plan development update from Keegan and Cameron
6. SXSW proposal progress

Action Items:

1. Marx to finalize event agenda to send to Kelly
2. Complete panel speaker selections
3. Develop project management and networking plans
4. Follow up with potential partners
5. Joanna to negotiate venue contract
6. Progress SXSW proposals

The meeting was adjourned at 9AM PST. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: Marx Wang

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9th Organizing Meeting

Date: July 16, 2024

Attendees:
Part I: Aliza Lopez (Program Chair), Joanna Fang (Logistics Chair), Marx Wang (General Chair)
Part II: Keegan Lee (Impact Chair), Marx Wang, Joanna Fang, Aliza Lopez
Absent: Reem (Advisor), Jose Caballero (General Chair), Cameron Tan (Chief of Staff)

New Business/Action Items:

1. Motions and Voting:
   a. Motion to accept Cyber Collective as General Partner
      Result: Passed unanimously (Aliza, Keegan, Marx, Joanna in favor)

2. Program Development:
   a. 10 Cohort List to be finalized by Aliza
   b. 1st Panel:
      - JED Foundation involvement to be confirmed by Aliza and Jose
      - Deadline for Jose: July 22, 2024
      - Marx to follow up with Jose by July 16, 2024
   c. 2nd Panel Cohort/Speaker:
      - Awaiting 3 names from Cameron
      - Decision to ask last year's cohort/speakers for opinions (community engagement)

3. Project Management:
   a. Joanna to develop Networking Section Plan

4. Partnerships and Impact:
   a. One-page Impact & Marketing Plan to be developed
   b. Marx to work on Mass Research Survey and Research-Based Impact Plan
      - Focus on Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach

5. Future Planning:
   a. SXSW proposals due July 22, 2024
      - Aliza to reach out to Audrey by July 16 or 17, 2024

Old Business:

1. Review of previous motions and voting results
2. Update on 10 Cohort List and Panel speaker selections
3. Progress on Project Management tasks
4. Partnership follow-ups (YPA, AAP, Lookup)
5. Student Organizations engagement (need at least 15)
6. 2023 Cohort engagement
7. Venue contract negotiation progress
8. Agenda finalization for Kelly

Action Items:

1. Finalize 10 Cohort List (Aliza)
2. Confirm JED Foundation involvement (Aliza and Jose)
3. Follow up on 2nd Panel speakers (Cameron)
4. Develop Networking Section Plan (Joanna)
5. Create One-page Impact & Marketing Plan
6. Progress on Mass Research Survey and PAR-based Impact Plan (Marx)
7. Finalize SXSW proposals
8. Engage with Student Organizations and 2023 Cohort
9. Complete venue contract negotiation (Joanna)
10. Finalize event agenda (Marx)

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Minutes submitted by: [Not specified]

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Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

  1. Sponsorship Package Review
  2. Program Development:
    • a. Timeline for inviting audience to be developed
    • b. 10 Cohort development:
    • List of climate anxiety activists to be compiled by July 23, 2024 (Joanna)
    • Committee to confirm and review list by July 25, 2024 (Aliza)
    • Last year's cohort to review by July 26, 2024
    • Reach out to all cohort youth by July 30, 2024
    • c. 1st Panel:
    • Follow-up on JED Foundation involvement by July 29, 2024 if no response
    • Reach out to potential speakers by July 25, 2024
    • Develop backup list of CEO/leadership and possible referrals by July 25, 2024 d. 2nd Panel Speaker selection ongoing
  3. Project Management: a. Networking Section Plan development (Joanna) - delayed b. Research plan to be confirmed by July 30, 2024 (Cameron)
  4. Partnerships: a. Follow up on general partner invitations (WFMH, AAP, YPA, Cyber Collective, JED Foundation) b. Invite Impact Partners c. One-page Impact & Marketing Plan to be developed (Keegan)
  5. Logistics: a. Venue contract to be signed
  6. General: a. Committee members to suggest invitees b. Finalize abstract/summary for voting
  7. Future Planning: a. SXSW proposal submitted

Old Business: [Not discussed in provided notes]

Action Items:

  1. Compile climate anxiety activist list (Joanna)
  2. Review and confirm 10 Cohort list (Aliza, Committee)
  3. Draft invitation email/message (Marx)
  4. Follow up on JED Foundation involvement
  5. Develop backup speaker lists
  6. Confirm research plan (Cameron)
  7. Follow up with potential partners
  8. Develop Impact & Marketing Plan (Keegan)
  9. Sign venue contract
  10. Finalize event abstract/summary

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

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11th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

  1. Partnerships: a. JED Foundation update b. AAP collaboration:
    • Speaker consideration
    • Programming details discussion
  2. Program Development: a. 1st Panel:
    • Two non-youth speakers confirmed
    • Two youth speakers confirmed b. 2nd Panel:
    • Two speakers confirmed c. UN Administration:
    • Review of convenor resources and new requirements
    • To-do list: Speaker & registration info update, session pre-report submission by August 15th
    • Explore cross-promotion opportunities with other UNGA events
  3. International Cohort:
    • Discussion of potential international youth representatives
  4. Marketing: a. Eventbrite page created b. Flyer design in progress
  5. UN Involvement: a. Report due August 15, 2024 b. Update requested from Cameron
  6. Impact Planning: a. Research update requested from Cameron b. Review of impact plan timeline
  7. Guest Invitations:
    • Committee members (except Marx and Aliza) to suggest invitees
  8. Active Minds 2024 Conference:
    • Discussion of potential involvement or attendance

Action Items:

  1. Follow up on partnership discussions with JED Foundation and AAP
  2. Finalize panel speakers and confirm logistics
  3. Review and complete UN administration requirements
  4. Progress on international cohort selection
  5. Finalize marketing materials
  6. Prepare UN report for August 15th deadline
  7. Advance impact research and planning
  8. Compile guest invitation list
  9. Decide on Active Minds 2024 Conference involvement

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information and potential liability issues. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

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Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

1. Speaker/Cohort Status Update:
   a. FYP-related tasks: Wiki, Interviews
   b. Marketing: Promotions, Photos, Organizational outreach
   c. Speaker information collection
   d. Review of last year's proceedings
   e. Research status

2. Speaker Confirmations and Follow-ups:
   - Several potential speakers identified, with varying response statuses
   - Committee members assigned to follow up with specific individuals

3. Panel Revisions:
   a. Panel 1: Status update requested
   b. Panel 2: Potential speaker changes discussed

4. Research Development:
   a. Survey question revision
      - Workshop planned to assess relevance and cultural appropriateness
      - Cognitive interviews to be conducted
      - Participatory analysis of pilot results

5. Attendee List:
   - Internal memo for FYP 2025 to be prepared

6. Program Structure:
   - Suggestion to reframe event structure discussed

7. Action Items for Committee Members:
   - Specific tasks assigned to Aliza, Cameron, Reem, Jose/Keegan, Marx, and Joanna
   - Tasks include speaker invitations, audience outreach, research development, marketing, partnerships, and logistics

8. Upcoming Deadlines:
   - To be determined and communicated to the team

Action Items:

1. Finalize speaker list and send invitations
2. Develop international involvement plan
3. Design Instagram marketing materials
4. Draft partnership emails
5. Revise research survey and conduct pilot interviews
6. Update sponsorship package and initiate outreach
7. Arrange accommodations for speakers and attendees
8. Develop fundraising plan

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

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13th Organizing Meeting

Attendees: [Not specified]

New Business/Action Items:

1. Audience Engagement:
   a. Finalizing youth advocates and panel 2 speakers list
   b. Confirming hotel accommodations

2. Marketing:
   a. Developing core message focusing on:
      - Combating power dynamics in behavioral health
      - Demonstrating personal agency and passion as drivers of youth advocacy

3. Panel 2 Speaker & Cohort:
   a. Confirming speakers and arranging travel accommodations
   b. Scheduling initial meetings with potential international speakers
   c. Finalizing FYP 2025 memo

4. Impact Planning:
   a. Developing international speaker strategy
   b. Finalizing overall impact plan, including TikTok strategy

5. Invitations:
   a. Responding to various organization inquiries
   b. Drafting and sending speaker and general invitation emails

6. Speaker/Cohort Management:
   a. Updating FYP Wiki and conducting interviews
   b. Collecting marketing materials (photos, graphics, videos)
   c. Gathering speaker information

7. International Engagement:
   a. Creating informational brochure for international participants
   b. Developing overall plan for international individuals and organizations

8. Research:
   a. Pushing forward research initiatives
   b. Conducting study on hash mail
   c. Focusing on winter student marketing

9. Social Media Strategy:
   a. Developing campaigns for Instagram and LinkedIn

Old Business/Standup Report:
- Progress updates on speaker confirmations
- Marketing material finalization
- Attendee list development
- Capacity verification
- Survey and quote number discussion

Action Items:

1. Finalize youth advocates and panel 2 speakers list
2. Confirm hotel accommodations
3. Develop and implement marketing core message
4. Schedule meetings with potential international speakers
5. Finalize impact plan and TikTok strategy
6. Respond to organization inquiries and send invitation emails
7. Collect necessary materials from speakers/cohort
8. Create international participant brochure
9. Push forward research initiatives
10. Develop social media campaign

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be scheduled via the committee's usual communication channels.

Note: These minutes have been edited to remove personal information. All deadlines and action items should be considered tentative and subject to change.

Nonprofits Case Study

In an effort to gain perspective on other groups doing similar things and improve ourselves, we perform case studies on various organizations and Instagram accounts. If you'd like to see a case study on a particular organization/Instagram account let us know. If you'd like to participate in the process, we have templates available for each, and as long as you have an account, anyone can edit the pages for greater clarification. If you have comments on the process, reach out! We are always working on ourselves and our organization.

Nonprofits Case Study

Changemaker Xchange

Nonprofits Case Study

Lookup.live

Provide funds for youth change-makers who is providing solution to youth mental health crisis

youth change-makers

Provide funds and support, through these programs  

  1. Grants for Innovators,  

  2. Podcast to Amplify, 

    1. Spotify Podcast 

  3. Events, 

  4. Give Youth a Platform 

  1. Timely

    1. Timely is a skill-sharing platform that connects users with others locally based on mutual skills, hobbies, or activities and helps coordinate a time/place to do them together.

    2. https://lookup.live/timely 

  2. Write it Down

    1. Communicating the power of journaling to be an agent of self comprehension and healing.

    2. https://lookup.live/writeitdown 

  3. Ctrl + Z: The Climate Mental Health Podcast 

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Youth are carrying the burden of the world’s future and being asked to fix it. Ctrl+Z: The Mental Health podcast takes a deep dive into the intersecting issues that youth are grappling with and centers stories about youth resilience in the face of the climate crisis.

    3. https://lookup.live/ctrlzpodcast 

  4. GoYogi

    1. We aim to increase access to proactive, mindfulness-based mental health education. Utilizing technology, GoYogi works to integrate custom stress management techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices directly into the school’s culture and curriculum.

    2. https://lookup.live/goyogi 

  5. Growing Digital with Jules Terpak

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Growing Digital with Jules Terpak is a media platform that helps people understand how human-computer interaction is evolving. 

  6. Highlight Reel 

    1. Who's behind the highlight reel? Highlight Reel is an exhibit exploring how the perfected versions of ourselves that we post on social media are only a fraction of the picture.

    2. https://lookup.live/highlightreel 

  7. Impact Playground 

    1. Winners of the exposure labs storytelling grant 

    2. Impact Playground aims to develop personalized and comprehensive social-justice education that empowers and equips youth to pursue diverse pathways to social impact.

    3. https://lookup.live/impactplayground 

  8. Know The System 

    1. We are a collective of activists that utilize the power of storytelling to shift the narrative on mental health and advance real solutions through policy, culture, and communication.

    2. https://lookup.live/knowthesystem 

  9. Others 


https://www.instagram.com/lookup_live/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lookup-live/

Nonprofits Case Study

Force Of Nature

Organization Name: Force Of Nature

Organization Country: UK, with a student network spanning 50+ countries 

They “help their community channel climate anxiety into agency; develop the skills to make a difference; and inspire change at the systemic level.”

Their audience is youth, but they also work on “intergenerational exchange,” connecting youth with (old people) policymakers. “This means bringing together the energy of youth, with the knowledge of experience.”

3 pronged approach: 


Climate Cafes, youth can host cafes to discuss climate change related issues. They have a micro grant program for people who want to host but can’t afford to.

#ClimateConfessions: basically like halfthestory but the videos and posts are focused around climate change anxiety


Business-like, very structured within the organization. Everyone has specific roles and works underneath someone(s) else. Not sure if they’re a nonprofit, but they are always looking to work with nonprofits. They were founded in 2019 and seem to have come a long way since then.

Multiple Fortune 500 companies, including P&G, Pepsico, and Unilever, as well as government funding and donations.

They, like many other organizations that have been analyzed, have a “2022 impact report” detailing what they did in 2022 to further their mission. Website is weird and sometimes hard to navigate.

Nonprofits Case Study

GenZ Talks

Organization Country: U.S. 

Giving the youth voice a seat at the table, through Live Events, Reverse Mentoring and Content Production.

Youth entrepreneur and corporation 

To collaborate with organisations to deliver the most fun, engaging and impactful events that bring together Gen Z talent and companies in a 50/50. split audience.

Connect 10,000 entrepreneurially minded Gen Zs to forward thinking companies, to increase innovation, skills and intrapreneurship in the workplace.

Help SME and corporate companies better engage and retain the younger generation and become a youth friendly employer.

Conference, talks, 

There is no information on the youth start ups 

Real founders not on website 

Company sponsorship 

We can learn from their website structure 

Nonprofits Case Study

The Empathy Alliance

Organization Country: United States

Make education safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth

Educators, students, LGBTQ+ youth

The founder partners with various organizations (like the white house) to spread awareness, and the founder often does speeches/talk shows/interviews to further spread awareness, and ensure that nobody else has to go through what he did. Their three approaches are: spreading awareness, educating educators, and transforming communities.

Speaking at events geared towards educators and youth-serving professionals.

Seems like one leader (Sameer Jha) and a host of unnamed donors and supporters. The group partners with many other organizations to spread the message of LBGTQ+ acceptance and identity.

Likely CA based donations, and certainly federal grants.

Seems like the website hasn’t been updated since 2022. Much of this work seems awareness focused, and they mention that they have “reached over 1 million people” through their work. It’s hard to measure the success of this organization, but they’re doing something right if Biden invited Sameer to the White House to “advise on the needs of trans youth.”

Nonprofits Case Study

The Climate Initiative

Organization Country: United States

Provide education and tools for engagement towards the end of transitioning regular communities to climate resilient communities. Education and empowerment initiatives are community based.

“Young climate champions” – People who care about the planet and its people, and are young.

They educate and engage communities with their programs/resources

There are nine programs:

Staff made up mostly of youth, with a few adults (leaders, maybe)

Advisory Board made up of middle aged to old people

Board of directors that mostly dinosaurs with a smattering of younger people


Likely the dinosaurs on the board of directors, with some donations

They partner with a lot of corporations, have a “join the movement” link in the footer of every page, and have about 45 people within the organization, between the three different levels of the organizational structure.


Their main deliverable:  “TCI aims to educate, empower and activate 1 million youth to reach this goal by 2025.”



All of these questions were easily answered in about 10 minutes of going through their page. We need to be similar.

Nonprofits Case Study

The Steve Fund

Support the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color by promoting programs and strategies

Our Goals

Our goals are: A robust national dialogue; adoption of effective programs by colleges and universities; greater knowledge and utilization of campus mental health services; and the increased competency of families and mental health organizations serving our demographic.

Young people of color

The Fund holds an annual conference series, Young, Gifted & @Risk, and offers a Knowledge Center with curated expert information. With multicultural mental health experts it delivers on-campus and on-site programs and services for colleges and non-profits, and through tech partnerships it provides direct services to young people of color.

1. Building knowledge and thought leadership

2. Creating programs and strategic partnerships

3. Promoting awareness and dialogue

4. Producing immediate impact for students through tech innovations

Nonprofits Case Study

United We Dream

Organization Country: United States

They are the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country, and they fight for the dignity and respect of all immigrants

Immigrant youth, people who are passionate about their cause, and policymakers.

They organize rallies, demonstrations, legal campaigns, and social media campaigns to stop people from getting deported and give them a future in the United States.

Undeniable! campaign, pushing for policymakers to write legislation that would:


Grassroots movement with millions of roots and a central leadership who holds the legal powerhouse

Regular people, donations

These guys are very effective and quite large. We should include immigration resources on the wiki.

Nonprofits Case Study

We R Native

Organization Country: United States

We R Native is a resource page for native youth, by native youth. It’s literally us but specifically for native youth.

Native youth


They offer lots of online resources available to anyone, and do outreach via community projects, sending ambassadors to conferences, and inviting any native youth to contribute as much or as little as they like on the website. There are mental health resources, career resources, and more.


“Ask your relative,” and a few different programs/articles for LGBTQ native youth, a group which is doubly more likely to commit suicide than being part of either single group.



A central group that runs the website and provides “incentives” (money) to anybody who wants to be an ambassador for We R Native. Again, very similar to us.

“funds from the Indian Health Service and the Minority AIDS Initiative Fund, and by a GLS suicide prevention grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.”

What else stands out?

Website is kinda chunky, but overall the organization is REMARKABLY similar to what we want to do.

Nonprofits Case Study

Youth Climate Lab

Provide youth with skills, financial support, and policy knowledge in order to aid in the fight against climate change.


Young stem people looking to help with climate change and create a climate-resilient future

Radical collaboration, providing youth with the 3 things they believe are necessary to creating just, climate-resilient futures: policy knowledge, financial support, and necessary skills.

https://www.youthclimatelab.org/impact

Two programs: Cohorts and Collectives

Cohorts: Four to eight-month fellowship-style programs for participants to build the skills, knowledge and relationships they need to become lifelong climate leaders.

Collectives: Large-scale, multi-partner initiatives focused on creating the enabling conditions, such as finance, connections, and knowledge, to scale youth-led climate action.

One executive, 6 managers. A board of directors who likely has significant influence on their actions, as well as a group of “associates” that are likely companies/scientists that they partner with. There seem to be no people older than 40 anywhere in their organizational structure.

Hard to say, likely some crowdfunding and the majority is a mix of government grants and private donations

They have an excellent “Impact” page, which shows everything that they’ve done in a way that inflates their sense of success to the viewer. It’s very flattering and well done/persuasive. They also have a blog page that is similar to our wiki page but not as cool.


This is present at the bottom of every page.

Overall, YCl is a great example of what we should try to emulate. They have three core approaches to their mission of teaching policy knowledge, skills, and providing financial support/knowledge. They involve the community as much as they can, and essentially do the same as us, break down barriers to human flourishing, but their flourishing is a future where the planet doesn’t hate us.

Nonprofits Case Study

The Cybersmile Foundation

Organization Name:

The Cybersmile Foundation

Organization Country:

U.S. and U.K. 

 https://www.cybersmile.org 

What do they do?

digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online

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Who’s their audience?

youth 

What are their approaches?

advocacy through influencers 

use testimonies to drive their donations 

What’s their current program/project?

companies can find them to make a one-off awareness campaign https://www.cybersmile.org/what-we-do/corporate 

STOP CYBERBULLYING DAY 2023

What’s their organizational structure?


ADVISORY PANEL
Our panel of world renowned experts ensure that we are always leading the way through innovation and expertise.

AMBASSADORS (famous people)
Our growing team of Cybersmile Ambassadors work together to promote our campaigns and initiatives to millions of people around the world.

PARTNERS
We work alongside some of the worlds leading brands to make the internet truly inclusive for users of all ages.

PATRONS
Our network of Patrons and Vice-Patrons play an integral part in the year-round activities of Cybersmile.

TESTIMONIALS
We love hearing from people that we have helped! See what people from all over the world are saying about the impact Cybersmile has had on their lives.

Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)

Unknown

What else stands out?

Celebrity and influencer driven 

Nonprofits Case Study

Championing Youth Minds

Organization Name:

Championing Youth Minds

Organization Country:

U.K. 

https://www.championingyouthminds.com 

What do they do?

We aim to provide a platform through which young people can help other young people care for their mental wellbeing. 

Through free online resources accessible to all schools, parents and youth, workshops and social media, we help our youth understand mental health and effective strategies that work best for them. 

Who’s their audience?

PRIMARY, SECONDARY,  Higher education, All other ages, experiences and backgrounds

What are their approaches?

 education 

What’s their current program/project?

podcast, workshop 

What’s their organizational structure?

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Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)

no idea 

What else stands out?

last Instagram post 23 weeks ago 

not 501 c 3 

Nonprofits Case Study

Youth Mental Health Project

Organization Name: Youth Mental Health Project

Organization Country: United States 

1. EVENTS AND SUPPORT https://ymhproject.org/screenings-and-events/ 

2. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS 

3. FILM

NO LETTING GO
A compelling film about one family’s journey to understand and seek help for their son’s emotional instability and erratic behavior.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3438208/

4. THE PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK

https://ymhproject.org/parent-support-network/ 

parents 

advocacy 

none

Program Director, Interim Executive Director, Administrative Manager, Founder --> Board of Directors

https://ymhproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/YMHP-AnnualReport-FINAL_3.21.22.pdf

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not active in 2023? last post in Instagram is 8 weeks ago https://www.instagram.com/ymhproject/?hl=en 

Nonprofits Case Study

AmeriCorps

Organization Country: United States

Americorps connects both youth and older folks with opportunities around the US where they can contribute to local community growth and development. They spawned out of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), created during the Great Depression by FDR, in order to provide jobs for the jobless and build necessary infrastructure at the same time. Their listed goal is to “make service to others an indispensable part of the American experience.”

Their audience is all Americans, but especially youth.

They have 6 focuses: Disaster services, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families.

There are 10s of programs within each of their 6 approaches. Each program is locally focused, and Americorps connects them.

They are a government program that both directly connects with youth and with other, more local organizations. An example of this is Kupu, a program in Hawaii focused on environmental stewardship. Kupu has 6 month and one-year programs that are essentially paid internships, and Americorps provides the funding that pays the interns, and Kupu provides the direction. 

Government funding + private sector donations.

Americorps does much of what we aim to do, but for more than youth, and they largely only work with other organizations to provide them with people. The biggest difference is that Americorps is a government program, whereas we are not.


https://thewowfoundation.com/young-leaders-directory-2022

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @bymariandrew

Organization/Individual: Mari Andrew, Author of "AM I THERE YET" and "MY INNER SKY"

IG Handle: @bymariandrew

Followers: ~925k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): Unknown, like counts hidden

How often they post slides/photos:

1-2 per month

How often they post reels:

N/A, no reels posted

What kind of content?

Personal photos and writings, each with a form of personal meditation attached

What ratio of content?

Roughly 1:1 ratio of Personal : Writing posts

Other notable features:

She has a newsletter, and seems to have such a large following by virtue of her writing, rather than her social media presence.

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @gemmacorrell

Organization/Individual: Gemma Correll, an artist who does comics on mental health (and pugs)

IG Handle: @gemmacorrell

Followers: 950k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-10%

How often they post slides/photos: Once per week

How often they post reels:

No reels posted since 2022.

What kind of content?

Almost all mental health comics, with very rare personal posts

What ratio of content?

No ratio needed, generally only one kind of content

Other notable features:

Lots of story highlights, as well as an Instagram guide. An Instagram guide for each region that we operate in would be a good addition to our page, with each guide containing local resources. One guide with resources that are available in most US locales would be a good place to start.

Nonprofits Case Study

Color of Change

What do they do?/What are their primary activities?

What are opportunities for young people to participate in the organization/in the field?
    - if there are specific opportunities who is the point of contact?

Who’s their audience?
What are their approaches?
What’s their current program/project/work?
What’s their organizational structure?
Who funds them? (can be hard to track down, make an educated guess)
What else stands out?


Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @brenebrown

Organization: “Unlocking Us” podcast and a few books, the page is the author’s personal page and showcases their various projects, as well as awareness for a few different social causes.

IG Handle: @brenebrown

Followers: 4.9 million

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-5% (50k likes average per post)

How often they post slides/photos:

Once every few months, but no posts since February 2023 as of July 2023

How often they post reels:

Very rarely, no reels posted since April 2022

What kind of content?

Most of the content on this page promotes the author and their projects, with some story highlights. THe story highlights are announcements about upcoming projects, her daily life, her dog, and some touring that she did. 

What ratio of content?

No memes, all serious content with relatively low engagement. Every post is about one of her books or a new episode of her podcast dropping. 

Other notable features:

Despite the lack of recent stories and posts, this page is very populated and welcoming. Story highlights add a level of humanity to the account that her posts do not.

 

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @cocktailsandcapitalism

Organization: Cocktails and Capitalism (Podcast)

IG Handle: @cocktailsandcapitalism

Followers: 39k

Engagement: (% of followers liking average post): 2-20%

How often they post slides/photos:

Daily

How often they post reels: 

Daily

What kind of content?

What ratio of content?

Other notable features:

AN array of story highlights promoting podcast episodes, the STOP COP CITY movement, Palestine, and a bunch of other movements, as well as one that is strictly for the page owner's "private" life. 

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram page of @allira.potter

Organization: This page is for an individual. They're an author and model. 

IG Handle: @allira.potter

Followers: 49k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): Unknown, like counts on posts have been removed.

How often they post slides/photos: 

2-3 times per week

How often they post reels:

3-4 times per month

What kind of content?

The content is mostly Allira's daily life, with a few plugs for sponsored products, as well as some mental health focused content, daily affirmations and such.

What ratio of content?

Ratio of personal : sponsored : mental health is roughly 3:1:3

Other notable features:

Not many highlights, but lots of daily stories are posted.

Nonprofits Case Study

Managing a Nonprofit Organization by Thomas Wolf

Chapter 1 : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ICQGocT8pXgZVpL-wDjkgdBAs0qsLPyJn0xdegSXndI/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 3: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JE6cKCvhcXhhQWVez2xoL9jsHLjzHUc99FAi-PsL8I4/edit?usp=sharing

 

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @dearmyanxiety

Organization/Individual: dearmyanxiety is a podcast run by Stefania Rossi, this page is largely focused on the podcast.

IG Handle: @dearmyanxiety

Followers: ~400k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-5%

How often they post slides/photos:

1-2 times per week

How often they post reels:

Roughly once per month

What kind of content?

Podcast plugs, personal posts, and mental health tips/strategies

What ratio of content?

The ratio of podcast : personal : MH strategies is around 1:1:6

Other notable features:

Many story highlights that started and ended at varying times, with a few that get new things added more regularly. There are a few scattered memes throughout the page, but most of the content is material that Stefania has created to help others with the mental health issues that they have had throughout their life.

Nonprofits Case Study

Instagram Page of @makedaisychains

Organization/Individual: Hannah Daisy, a queer illustrator and occupational therapist from the UK

IG Handle: @makedaisychains

Followers:  ~155k

Engagement (% of followers liking average post): 1-10%

How often they post slides/photos:

3-4 times per week

How often they post reels:

1-2 times per week

What kind of content?

Mental health, disability, and LBGTQ awareness. Lots of cute cartoons about different social issues, especially surrounding LBGTQ youth. Some twitter screenshots, photos from their life.

What ratio of content?

Almost all comics with a different thing about every 8 posts.

Other notable features:

Lots of story highlights and seemingly daily posts to their story.

Nonprofits Case Study

July 18 week Instagram Case Studies

Adele 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lLRJQd0zf0jejQybhGB54BYlwKD3U98seVO9cQEYQVY/edit?usp=sharing 

Connor 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14aKlclW2xFCzMf5QMh56atyqcqAU5XH3omCwJ0H4dmM/edit?usp=sharing 

Joanna 

What is FYP

What is FYP

What is ForYouPage.Org

What is FYP

ForYouPage (FYP) is a fully youth led close knit community, a network/resource hub, a safe space that embodies the idea of agency and compassion, connecting youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to step out and do something for our community, our world.

Vision:

We have a simple vision-a world where social media with #fyp can be just a bit different—not just content of entertainment and unrealistic influencers and fifty shades of negativity but content of genuine risk-taking advocating youth, artifacts and evidence of hope, agency and compassion

Theory of Change

We believe that by mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can rebuild the agency and compassion disrupted by technology, thereby addressing the mental health crisis and paving the way for individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

Core Value

Agency, Compassion, Togetherness, Authenticity, Humor 

Core Offerings

FYP Wiki: a free, open alternative to Wikipedia & Technology that provides a medium for shared human passion, enabling community advocates to collaboratively compile local resources, knowledge, and community action plans, fostering connection and get alienated & lonely youth to work together towards a common purpose

FYP Summit: The FYP Summit is an annual fully youth-led gathering that highlights the pinnacle of youth agency, compassion, and collective, and reverses power dynamic -brings together youth advocates & stakeholders to fundamentally take the conversation in addressing the mental health crisis and drive change in the global mental health & advocacy landscape.

FYP Community: FYP Discord (for everybody): https://discord.gg/fvV2h4JNVt, FYP Slack for internal teams, close collaborators, high profile/privacy preferred advocates) [invite only]

What is FYP

FYP 5 Values & 4 Principles

FYP 5 Core Values

Agency

FYP aims to fiercely highlight our agency and elevate the agency of all youth. With this goal in mind, we ensure the organizing committee has complete autonomy in decision-making. The base funding for the entire event is pre-secured with no strings attached for complete freedom.

 

Further, we take a radical stance on capitalism and believe that money, the very element that brings accountability, also diminishes agency and intention. As such, all associate and direct builders of of FYP will not be compensated. We will make every attempt to secure further funding, with the first priority being scholarship awards not rewards for all participating youth, but this is not guaranteed in practice and, more importantly, not guaranteed by principle. However, we do recognize how broke we all are, so paid positions are available on request.

Compassion, 

Everything fyp does is about the people, people, people. We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups. We ask that all that associate with FYP practice compassionate nonviolent communication with everyone we interact with, our family, our friends, our colleagues, and our “foes”. More detailed guides here.

Togetherness, 

Needless to say. No one needs to be and should feel alone. Within the personal boundary, FYP aims to foster togetherness. We are all in this together. 

Authenticity, 

FYP is a social project aim to be a high-fidelity reflection of what we, as youth, want and can make happen by ourselves. If, for instance, without the pressure of accountability from compensation, we can only organize a small event, then we believe that is a true reflection of our current state. If the genuine state of youth today involves depression, feeling lost, and getting drunk or high or doom scroll every day, we bravely embrace and showcase that reality. FYP believes that to empower is to confront—the first step in solving any problem is to admit that there is one. FYP is a safe space that doesn't suppress but aims to unleash.

Humor & Fun

Humor is the bridge that brings all of these principles together.  Humor shows vulnerability. Jokes tell things real. Most importantly, we are a bunch of 20 year olds, and the whole point of this is to have fun and PARTYY🍻YY.


FYP 4 Principles

Principle 1: Take risks. FYP's reach extends as far as prime ministers and billionaires, not because we possess world-altering genius, but because youth in our community have the audacity to imagine and the courage to reach out. Be bold, dream big, and fearlessly reach out to make our voices heard.

Principle 2: Be critical. As Plato said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and at FYP, we encourage you to critically examine everything we do as a community, every aspect of our work, and the actions of everyone involved and associated. FYP is one of the largest recognized youth community. Each one of the youth associates are leaders of the field and community and the conversation we are creating today have a significant impact tomorrow on all youth. we encourage you to critically reflect & examine everything.

Principle 3: Emphasize grassroots and underserved communities. FYP believes there is no point doing anything if it doesn’t actually help the people, the struggling youth, the vulnerable. We committed to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked or marginalized

Principle 4: Take care of yourself. It would be pretty funny if a mental health advocate developed mental health issues from building work on mental health, so of all, the biggest priority is your own well being. And the first to-do is to make yourself happy. And then do the event and remember to prioritize self-care, set boundaries , and reach out for support when needed.

2024 Summer Intern Job Description

Internship Details

Position: FYP Intern Associate 
Compensation: $20/hour
Hours: Maximum 5 hours per week
Duration: 5 or 10 weeks with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs
Location: Remote work opportunity with occasional in-person meetings (if applicable)
Organization: ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

About ForYouPage.Org (FYP)

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is a fully youth-led, close-knit community and network/resource hub that serves as a safe space embodying the ideas of agency and compassion. We connect youth leaders, youth-centric nonprofits, and stakeholders with everyday youth who aspire to make a difference in their communities and the world.

Position Overview

FYP is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as Associate Interns. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and operation of FYP's core products, including our Wiki, events, and community initiatives. The intern will be expected to assist with tasks FYP associates need help with, which may vary from day to day. This role is perfect for someone who is committed to our mission and is looking to make a meaningful impact in broader grassroot advocacy, youth empowerment, and social change.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

ForYouPage.Org is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and a few paragraphs explaining why you are passionate about youth advocacy and how you can contribute to ForYouPage.Org. Applications should be sent to joannafg@foryoupage.org.

Disclaimer

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) is committed to upholding the core values of Agency and Authenticity in all its activities. As a nonprofit organization relying on donation-based funding, including contributions from youth in our community, FYP takes its financial responsibilities seriously. We are dedicated to utilizing all donations to the highest possible standard, ensuring that our resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our mission, entrusted by youth changmakers.

This internship opportunity is designed to directly contribute to the operation and growth of FYP. Interns will be assigned tasks and responsibilities that strictly align with the organization's current needs and priorities. While we value the skills and interests of our interns, please note that there may be limited flexibility for personal projects or initiatives that fall outside the scope of FYP's immediate operational requirements.

By applying for this internship position, you acknowledge and agree to these terms, understanding that your role will be focused on supporting FYP's core functions and that your assignments will be determined based on the organization's needs. We appreciate your dedication to our mission and your willingness to contribute to the success of FYP within this framework.

Governance

Governance

The ForYouPage.Org Manifesto

ForYouPage.org is a youth-led NGO and a global coalition of youth advocates 🏾on a mission to unite young leaders 🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼👫👫 and mobilize our peers in grassroots advocacy for our individual flourishing and our collective social justice.

By joining forces, we aim to amplify our voices and empower individual advocacy by providing each of us with resources, opportunities, and support of a community.

By joining forces, we aim to inspire more of our peers to advocate locally and globally, to not only build a more equitable and sustainable world by our own hands, but to make friends, take risks, and to nurture our own growth within.

At ForYouPage.Org, we are committed to the following principles:

Principle 1. 🍀Youth Advocacy for Youth Flourishing 

We firmly believe the key to youth flourishing is to empower the youth to take risks and exercise agency through advocacy.

We believe the cause of youth mental health crises is the feeling of powerlessness - to not feel in charge of our lives and to feel hopeless on many urgent issues of our time. and we believe the solution is advocacy. Advocacy provides a platform for us to step out of our comfort zones and channel our passions into meaningful action, exercising our own power to contribute to the causes we care about.

[Our Approach 1] We lower the barrier for advocacy by connecting youth with a network of youth led social ventures and local volunteers and help with causes of their choice.

Principle 2. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Youth Advocacy is for Everyone 

We firmly believe youth advocacy encompasses any grassroots action that involves giving back to and exercising kindness in our communities.

We believe that youth advocacy does not need to consist of grand actions only by the ‘cool’ and the ‘accomplished.’ Whether it's organizing a neighborhood cleanup, volunteering at a local shelter, or raising awareness about important social issues, we believe every act of leadership or  kindness is youth advocacy. Transcending notions of popularity or achievement, together we aim to create a culture where every grassroots community action is recognized, celebrated, and valued as a vital part of youth advocacy.

[Our Approach 2] We are fully open to all youth to participate in community advocacy at any level of commitment. We invite all grassroots youth to join us and we aim to serve  all youth by providing the requisite knowledge and connections.

Principle 3: 🩵Projects as Friendship Building & Connection Driven approaches 

We firmly believe connection driven collaboration through advocacy is not only a fundamental pathway to cultivating meaningful friendships but also the most effective way to get projects done.

When young individuals come together with a shared purpose, we form connections that go beyond mere acquaintanceship. By enhancing the collaborative nature of advocacy projects, we foster genuine bonds between participants grounded in mutual understanding, trust, and support. These meaningful friendships serve as a powerful catalyst, fueling motivation, resilience, and a collective drive to see projects through to completion.

[Our Approach 3] We employ people centered approaches. No interest forms. No deadlines. Our volunteers will connect with you directly. We help the youth find like minded people for advocacy projects that they can work on together.

Principle 4: 👻Fully Youth Led Collective 

We firmly believe youth advocacy cannot  be a solitary battle. We strive to be a collective, fully youth led.

When young people join forces, our voices resonate louder, our impact extends further, and our ability to enact meaningful change is greatly enhanced. We also believe it is essential to ensure this collective is fully youth-led, a space where we feel safe to express our opinions freely and to explore our purpose fearlessly.  The strength of youth advocacy lies in the convergence of diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents, all united under a common cause.

[Our Approach 4] On issues shared across regions such as climate change, we help facilitate cross-region advocacy actions and we form working groups to talk to stakeholders and policymakers together.

Principle 5: 📖Open Knowledge Sharing

We firmly believe open knowledge sharing is the key in facilitating multilateral cooperation, individual advocacy and decentralized community self-organization.

When knowledge is freely shared and accessible, it becomes a powerful tool for connecting individuals, communities, and organizations. It enables communities to tap into collective intelligence, share local wisdom, and adapt strategies to suit their specific needs and contexts.

[Our Approach 5] We maintain the Wiki.ForYouPage.Org, a shared advocacy and community resources database where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to contribute by bringing your knowledge and we encourage everyone to utilize this platform and its curated resources to advocate.

Principle 6: 🌉Coalition as the Bridge 

We firmly believe that stakeholders have a genuine desire to support youth, while young people are driven to create changes but need support and guidance, and we need to bridge the gap between these two sides. 


While stakeholders possess resources, expertise, and connections, young people often require support, guidance, and opportunities to fully realize their potential as change-makers. We aim to bridge the gap and to create a powerful synergy where stakeholders can provide the necessary support, mentorship, and resources more efficiently and effectively to empower young people to effectively drive change.

[Our Approach 6] We coach our youth volunteers in communication and perspective taking skills and we organize youth led community meetings where stakeholders and youth can come together to have dialogue.


Principle 7: 🌊Self Organization as Empowerment

We believe that self-organization is a vital ingredient in empowering the youth and fostering community-level engagement.

Fostering community-level engagement, self-organization builds stronger social connections, nurtures a sense of belonging, and empowers young people to be catalysts for change within their own communities. By providing the necessary tools, support, and guidance, we aim to facilitate the process of self-organization on all levels.

[Our Approach 7] We facilitate self-organizing advocacy by curating knowledge, providing resources and assisting individuals to take the lead, identify their passions, and drive their own initiatives. We facilitate community self-organization by providing community group chats and organizing community meetings. 

Principle 8: 🤹Youth Advocacy as Fun  

We believe that youth advocacy can transcend the boundaries of seriousness and embrace an element of joy and fun. 

By infusing our efforts with positivity, creativity, and a sense of playfulness, we attract a broader audience, inspire greater participation, and foster a vibrant and inclusive advocacy community. Embracing a fun-filled approach enables us to break down barriers, ignite passion, and generate a lasting impact in a way that resonates with young people worldwide.

[Our Approach 8] We strive to actively infuse fun and humor in all our external messages. And we encourage everyone  to infuse humor when contributing knowledge to our database of resources.

Principle 9: 💸No Monetary Incentive Involved

We believe that maintaining a platform free of monetary incentives is of utmost importance. 

Our commitment to this principle ensures that all operations within our platform are driven solely by the genuine desire to create a  positive change. By eliminating financial motivations, we create an environment where individuals engage and contribute without any form of obligations. All members strive to promote authenticity, transparency, and integrity in all our endeavors, focusing on the collective goal of advocating for a better world rather than a world full of personal gain.

[Our Approach 9] The donations received will only go towards server costs, event hosting costs, and towards the stipend for our core operations team. All working groups, organizational initiatives, and wiki databases are maintained by volunteers. We make most of our work public through wiki and keep it open for anyone to  freely contribute. There are no strings attached to anyone who wishes to directly contribute to our platform.

Principle 10: 👁A Coalition for You

We firmly believe it is critical that this coalition doesn’t serve us, but serves you and your advocacy.

We strongly believe that by fighting for the justice you believe in, by exploring your life, and finding your purpose, you empower the rest of us. Every member of this coalition strives to listen to you, support you, and serve your advocacy. By acting on your dream to advocate for change, you directly help this coalition be more impactful by creating real change, connecting communities, and uncovering knowledge and opportunities.

[Our Approach 10] With ForYouPage.org, the best way to help us is to help yourself. What community project and mental health initiatives do you want to do? How can we, our volunteers and our community best help you to achieve your advocacy dream?

By empowering each of us to become advocates, ForYouPage.Org aims to cultivate a generation of socially conscious leaders and equip ourselves with the skills, resilience, and determination to shape a better future by our own hands.

Be together to change together.

Governance

Decision Structure

Decision Structure for Decentralized Community for FYP

1. FYP Event - Independent
   - The FYP Event operates independently, with its own decision-making process and governance structure.
   - The event organizing committee has complete autonomy in making decisions related to the event, including theme, program, speakers, and partnerships.
   - Decisions are made through consensus or majority vote within the event organizing committee.

2. FYP Community - Decentralized
   - The FYP Community operates as a decentralized network, with no central authority or hierarchy.
   - Community members are encouraged to self-organize and collaborate on initiatives and projects that align with FYP's core values and mission.
   - Decisions within the community are made through open discussions and consensus-building among participating members.
   - Conflicts are resolved through mediation and dialogue, with an emphasis on finding mutually agreeable solutions.

3. FYP Wiki - Decentralized
   - The FYP Wiki operates as a decentralized knowledge base, with content created and curated by the community.
   - Anyone can contribute to the wiki, with an emphasis on sharing resources, knowledge, and community action plans.
   - Edits and additions to the wiki are reviewed by the community through a peer-review process to ensure accuracy and relevance.
   - Disputes over content are resolved through open discussion and consensus-building among interested parties.

Governance:
- FYP is governed by a set of core values and principles that guide decision-making and actions across all aspects of the organization.
- These core values include agency, compassion, authenticity, togetherness, and humor.
- All community members are expected to uphold and embody these values in their interactions and contributions to FYP.

Operation Team:
- The Operation Team is responsible for maintaining the technical infrastructure and ensuring the smooth functioning of FYP's platforms and tools.
- The team is composed of volunteers who are selected based on their skills, expertise, and commitment to FYP's mission.
- Decisions within the Operation Team are made through consensus or majority vote, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability to the broader community.

Independent Anonymous Decision Board:
- The Independent Anonymous Decision Board serves as a moral compass and advisory body for FYP.
- The board is composed of five anonymous individuals who are selected based on their expertise, integrity, and commitment to FYP's core values.
- Board members are required to provide at least five references to support their selection and maintain their anonymity.
- The board provides guidance and recommendations on ethical and moral issues that may arise within the FYP community.
- Decisions made by the board are not binding but serve as a strong moral authority and influence on the community's actions and direction.

This decision structure aims to balance the principles of anarchy and decentralization with the need for guidance, coordination, and adherence to core values. By emphasizing autonomy, consensus-building, and moral authority, FYP can create a dynamic and inclusive community that empowers youth to drive change and address the mental health crisis.

Governance

ForYouPage.Org Governance Charter of Fierce Authenticity

Preamble

We, the youth of ForYouPage.Org (FYP), in order to empower our generation to be fiercely ourselves and to change our world for the better, do hereby unite, ordain and establish this Governance Charter for ForYouPage.Org, for you.

We, all youth of FYP, want to prove to you that authenticity, compassion, and kindness always triumph.

Article I: Founding Values and Commitments

Section 1. Core Values & Principles

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) shall be guided by the following values & principles as set forth in our founding manifesto:

A. Agency: We ensure youth with resources for complete autonomy in personal and social changemaking.

B. Compassion: We believe in the fundamental kindness of all people and practice nonviolent communication.

C. Authenticity: We empower every youth with the environment to be fiercely ourselves.

D. Togetherness: We foster a supportive community where no one feels alone.

E. Humor: We embrace fun, party, and vulnerability in our work.

F. Risk-Taking: We encourage bold actions and fearless outreach.

G. Transparency & Critical Thinking: We promote open examination of our actions and impact. ( All FYP operations are recorded and available here.)

H. Grassroots Focus: We prioritize underserved and marginalized youth voices.

I. Self-Care: We emphasize personal well-being as foundational to effective advocacy.

Section 2. Commitment to Authenticity

FYP upholds two core commitments to authenticity:

A. Financial Independence

  1. All core team members are uncompensated volunteers.
  2. We reject monetary incentives as a primary motivator.
  3. Any funds raised prioritize youth scholarships and essential operational costs.
  4. Paid internships are available upon request. We acknowledge how broke youth are.

B. Authentic Representation

  1. We aim for FYP to be genuinely reflect youth's current state and capabilities.
  2. We embrace and showcase youth realities without filters.
  3. We prioritize authentic impact over organizational growth.

Article II: Mission and Theory of Change

Section 1. Mission

ForYouPage.Org (FYP) exists as a fully youth-led, close-knit community and network/resource infrastructure for youth risk-taking social change. Our mission is to:

A. Share Knowledge & Leaders: Provide an open information infrastructure through FYP Wiki for youth-led social projects.

B. Convene Youth & Challenge Power Dynamic: Create youth-led annual gatherings and invite stakeholders through FYP Events.

C. Build Community: Foster a collective of passionate youth dedicated to positive change, risk-taking, and mutual support.

D. Redefine "For You": Transform digital and physical spaces to emphasize compassion, agency, and authentic humanity over capitalist structures.

Section 2. Theory of Change

FYP believes that by mobilizing grassroots youth advocacy and empowering risk-taking, we can:

A. Rebuild self-efficacy and authentic connections disrupted by technology.

B. Address the youth mental health crisis.

C. Pave the way for individual and collective flourishing in the face of today's challenges.

D. Empower youth to shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to society.

We strive to create a world where youth are the primary agents of positive personal & social change, a world where we can be ourselves.

Article III: Organizational Structure

Section 1. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

A. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

  1. Composition: Individuals under 25 years of age from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.
  2. Selection: Open application process requiring at least five letters of reference attesting to integrity.
  3. Powers: Collective veto power over key decisions and approval authority over FYP general partnerships.
  4. Term: Staggered two-year terms, with half the board selected annually.
  5. Global Representation: No more than 40% of members from any single country.

B. Operation Team

  1. FYP Principle: Director & primary spokesperson of FYP.
  2. FYP Associates: Fully admitted direct builders of FYP with voting rights.
  3. FYP Assistants: Partially admitted direct builders of FYP without voting rights.

C. FYP Community through Operational Products

  1. FYP Wiki: Open collaborative knowledge-sharing platform.
  2. FYP Event: Coordinated advocacy and networking events.
  3. FYP Community: Engagement and support networks for youth advocates.
  4. FYP Intern: paid internship program that allow youth to work in areas of their passion, strictly limited to maintain FYP's core commitment to no monetary incentives. Currently Experimental.

Section 2. Roles and Selection

A. FYP Principle

  1. Selection: Elected annually by majority vote of FYP Associates.
  2. Duties & Power: Primary spokesperson, coordinator of strategic initiatives, ensures adherence to mission and values.

B. FYP Associates

  1. Selection: Majority vote by associates for: a) Recognized youth leaders formally recommended by FYP Associates or b) FYP Assistants i. who have completed 20 youth leader interviews, of which a minimum of 5 must be international demonstrating understanding of those that fyp serves, core values and needs, diversity, and equality of youth, and nonviolent communication, and ii. who have written an essay demonstrating their own ability to be authentic, iii formally recommended by FYP Associates.

  2. Duties & Power: Voting rights on all major decisions and direct builders of FYP operational products; official affiliation

C. FYP Assistants

  1. Selection: Open application, interviews, and majority vote.
  2. Duties & Power: Same as FYP Associates but with no voting rights and contribution to FYP products require supervision of at least 1 FYP Assistant.

Section 3. General Managers

A. Appointment: Rotating 3-month leadership roles for specific projects, open to both Associates and Assistants. B. Selection: Appointed by consensus of the Operation Team.

Section 4. Age Requirement

All team members must be under 26 years of age at the time of admission with exception allowed by majority vote of associates.

Article III: Decision-Making Processes

Section 1. Strategic Decisions

A. Led by the FYP Principle. B. Requires consensus among FYP Associates. C. Subject to veto by the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

Section 2. Operational Decisions

A. Managed by the FYP Operation Team. B. Requires consultation with relevant team members.

Section 3. Product-Specific Decisions

A. Directed by respective Product Leads. B. Involves consultation with product team members.

Section 4. Proposal and Implementation

A. Any FYP member may propose changes through monthly public hearings. B. Requires majority approval from Associates and absence of veto from the Independent Board.

Section 5. Transparency

A. All voting records, meeting minutes, and organizational documents to be publicly accessible. B. Regular public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 6. External Engagement and Partnerships

A. Youth Groups: Formal recommendations for partnerships with youth groups may be submitted by any FYP Community Member to the Operation Team. Approved if no majority objection from the Operation Team.

B. Non-Youth Groups: Partnerships with non-youth groups require formal recommendation by an FYP Operation Team, majority approval from the Operation Team, and majority approval from the Independent Decision Board.

C. Active engagement with policymakers and industry leaders to amplify youth voices.

Article V: Ethical Standards and Financial Governance

Section 1. Code of Conduct

A. All members shall uphold FYP's core values, maintain integrity, respect diversity, and foster inclusivity. B. Conflicts shall be resolved through open dialogue, with escalation to the Operation Team and Independent Board if necessary.

Section 2. Accountability

A. Regular peer and self-evaluations conducted quarterly. B. Monthly public reports on activities, impact, and financial status.

Section 3. Financial Principles

A. Volunteer-driven model with minimal financial transactions. B. No monetary compensation for core team members, with limited exceptions for specific intern roles. C. Any funds received shall be transparently allocated for operational costs and youth stipends. D. Major financial decisions require consensus approval from Associates and review by the Independent Board. E. Quarterly financial reports shall be made public.

Article VI: Amendments and Dissolution

Section 1. Amendments

A. Proposal:

  1. Any FYP Associate or Assistant may propose amendments through monthly public hearings.

B. Ratification:

  1. Requires two-thirds majority approval from FYP Associates.
  2. Final approval from the Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board.

C. Regular Review:

  1. Annual evaluation of operational processes and governance structure.
  2. Recommendations for adjustments presented to the Operation Team for implementation.

Section 2. Dissolution

A. Conditions:

  1. May be considered if FYP no longer effectively serves its mission.

B. Process:

  1. Requires unanimous decision from Associates and approval from the Independent Board.
  2. All assets to be distributed to aligned youth advocacy organizations, as determined by the Independent Board.

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