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Hey friends, welcome to the first ever episode of WWAC! Are you a young person with a passion? Is there something about the world which you want to change, but you don’t know where to start or don’t know how to make your voice heard? This episode explores the role of young people in international affairs, focusing on youth empowerment and strategies to become a globally aware changemaker. I touch on some of my own experiences, including a recap of my current work at the UN! In this episode we cover: - A recap of my experience so far working at the UN- A brief overview of my experience in international affairs- The role which young people have on the global stage- Barriers for accessing global opportunities - How to think global and act local- Tips on how to take the leap and start the adventure. Helpful links to some of the resources I mentioned are provided below. https://linkin.bio/young_opps(Young Opportunities Australia newsletter) https://www.youthop.com/ https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/03/16/how-millennials-compare-with-their-grandparents/ (a study by the Pew Research Centre comparing generations, with particular reference made to education) http://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/ (the Australian Institute of International Affairs has a weekly newsletter and tonnes of interesting articles which will help you learn about the global state of affairs) https://www.unaa.org.au/ (the United Nations Association of Australia is a platform which young people could use to stay informed and connected to the world). Connect with me: https://www.kelseyswanderlust.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gray4/Email: Kelsey.gray@uon.edu.au Music from https://filmmusic.io "Desert City" and "Accralate" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)