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  • On the 22nd of September, the GiLE Foundation had the opportunity to return to the Brain Bar Festival to host another Changemakers Youth Forum. We set out to engage and activate young changemakers. And in the end, we had a great turnout, good conversations, and our overall participation was very well-received!
  • We followed a world café format at Brain Bar, where our audience was quick to immerse themselves in facilitator-led conversations on pressing global challenges, such as
  • We take advantage of this opportunity to engage with youth. We activate our Changemakers Network to co-organise a programme at the Talent Hub.
Topics we covered:
  • 1. Climate Justice
  • 2. AI Safety
  • 3. Talent Management
  • 4. Healthcare 3.0
Topic 1: Climate Justice
  • Overview: The climate crisis is a defining issue of our generation. From science and technology to politics, indigenous knowledge, youth empowerment, and radical systemic change, this discussion explored the key barriers and solutions to explore possibilities for our future.
  • Facilitator: Laura Lock, COP28 Strategy Lead at Generation Climate Europe
  • Significant interest in understanding how to link local and national climate issues to broader international political structures as well as understanding how international climate policy translates into the local arena.

 

  • Further conversation on the reconciliation of individual actions and collective action, exploring the impact of the fossil fuel lobby, historic responsibility, the legacies of colonialism and how these all interact with policy developments such as Loss and Damage. Keen interest in understanding how to be a part of a broader collective movement through advocacy, policy-making and activism.

 

  • Recognising the limitations of international policy making bodies in combating the climate crisis, pointing out the flaws in carbon offsetting mechanisms, carbon trading initiatives and highlighting that justice-centered approaches are needed to prevent the replication of an oppressive economic structure that simply markets itself as ‘green’

Summary:

  • Join the movement! Hungary has local Greenpeace and Fridays for Future chapters as well as other climate justice organizations that build communities in the fight for climate justice. Otherwise EU-wide organisations like Generation Climate Europe are regularly opening recruitment for volunteers
  • Follow Generation Climate Europe on social media to stay up to date with our policy work
  • Endorse the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty 

 

Resources:

Topic 2: AI Safety
  • Overview: Artificial intelligence (A.I.) has seen rapid advancements in recent years, raising concerns among A.I. experts, policymakers, and world leaders about the potential risks posed by advanced AIs. As with all powerful technologies, AI must be handled with great responsibility to manage the risks and harness its potential for the betterment of society.
  • Facilitator: Gergő Gáspár, Founder of Budapest AI Safety
  • Enhancing biosecurity, limiting AI model access, and holding developers accountable are crucial steps to curb potential harm from powerful AIs.

 

  • Recognizing AIs’ growing autonomy, it’s vital to guard against rogue AIs with harmful goals – think teachers worrying about job security due to AIs outcompeting humans and concerns about manipulation and disinformation.

 

  • Considering AI’s persuasive role in disinformation, proactive measures are needed to prevent large-scale manipulation and societal instability.

 

  • Contemplating AI replacing human labor, enforcing safety standards, data transparency, and exploring public control become key to managing the potential fallout.

 

  • Addressing AI in the military demands human oversight, strong cyberdefense, and global coordination to ensure responsible AI development in this critical domain.

Summary:

  • Join the BudAI AGI safety fellowships to learn more about the topics
  • Follow BudAI on social media

 

Resources:

  • https://www.budapestaisafety.org/
  • AGI safety fundamentals: https://aisafetyfundamentals.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/budaisafety
Topic 3: Talent Management
  • Overview: How does one recognise and define talent in education, industry and the NGO/civil sector? We discussed what talent is and how to identify it. We asked: Can you be talented with only one skill? Or do you need a skill set and luck, or just good communication? What is the role of educators and (talent) managers in finding talent and making the most of it? And finally, we explored how you can activate talent?
  • Facilitator: Norbert Bencze, Talent Engagement Specialist (DOSZ), Business Development Specialist
  • Thinking about talent in general is very challenging, but if we narrowed it down to a specific role, task or profession, participants could describe exactly who they consider to be outstanding, talented in that area, and the skills that person might possess.

 

  • Talent development combines innate abilities with social influences and personal efforts in education. For example, becoming a leader, singer, or language learner involves natural gifts, a supportive environment, and training in necessary skills and techniques.

 

  • The discussions highlighted that beyond large educational systems, mentoring and peer support significantly impact individual development. It is crucial for experienced individuals to share their knowledge and experiences with less experienced counterparts.

Summary:

  • School is of crucial importance in activating young talents, therefore a society that imagines itself as having good experts in many fields, and outstanding individuals in certain domains, must place a great emphasis on education, on the reinforcing and equalising role of secondary socialisation. Participants also value education, training themselves and others in general, as they also considered youth should fight for getting a good education and training.
  • By having certain skills, young people can also become more experienced, thus youth can also pass on their knowledge and experience, therefore supporting each other – individually, in a community and in society – is essential.

 

Resources:

Topic 4: Healthcare 3.0
  • Overview: In a world of rapid technological advancement, healthcare is often seen as slow to adapt. It is not always clear how we can ensure healthcare professionals are equipped to handle cutting-edge tech while providing top-notch patient care? We explored the dynamics, compromises, and the vital role of youth in shaping the future of healthcare.
  • Facilitator: P.T. Nhean, Founder of Medi.co
  • Younger generation aged (18-30) are more keen or even excited about the new wave of technological adaptation than their older counterpart (>30).

 

  • Regardless of age distinction, race, background, knowledge, every participant (24/24) has shown varying degrees of interest in learning more on how to better equip themselves mentally and literally to handle technology. Along that, there’s also a spiking concern with reliable tech literacy being expressed by 62,5% (15/24) participants in the education system or on the internet. Out of that, all participants with a medical background shared the same concern.

 

  • It was also found that technology in healthcare was enforced onto individuals in most countries by either their government or their medical institutions, thereby, consumer-patients with IT background 12,5% (3/24) expressed worries that they have little to no control over their data privacy and security.

 

  • After the introduction of Healthcare 3.0 (functions and benefits), there were 2 initiations of potential collaboration from representatives of 2 different healthcare organizations in Vietnam and Indonesia. And 1 potential partnership with a representative from The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Hungary with Medi.co resulting in 12,5% (3/24) of collaborative interest.

Summary:

  • For everyone, subscribe to Medi.co Newsletter to keep up to date with the latest trends, tools, and opportunities in Medical Technology and healthcare, like our Care Package (HERE)
  • More initiations in digital literacy across all sectors for youth, especially in Healthcare and Education
  • Inclusivity in digital literacy education for the elderly, or older generations

 

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Talent is not enough if you want to pursue a successful and meaningful life.

This is why, on the 30th of September 2022, the Changemakers Youth Forum (CYF) found it necessary to deliver an interactive session at the Brain Bar Festival 2022 for young people about the “Growth Mindset”.
 

The workshop facilitators were  Craig V. Johnson (Founder, GiLE Foundation), Dorina Dula (Then, President of AIESEC), and Noémi Papp (Vice-President of Erasmus Student Network Hungary).

Check out the video below to get a sense of the vibe.

Our session at Brain Bar 2022 covered:
  • What is a "Growth Mindset"?
  • Top tips and hacks to develop it.
  • How to effectively communicate it.

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Track 2:

Diplomacy &
International Affairs

[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!

This track provides aspiring diplomats and those interested in international public servants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful career in international relations. Participants will engage in workshops on diplomatic protocol, cultural diplomacy, and science diplomacy, alongside visits to embassies and relevant international organisations. These activities offer hands-on experience and insights into diplomatic practices and international development, helping participants develop the necessary skills and network to excel within international organisations.

Aspiring diplomats – International relations enthusiasts interested in careers in diplomacy, international development, and global cooperation.

International public servants – Students and young professionals interested in pursuing a career at an international organisation like the United Nations, UNESCO, UNHCR, or UNICEF, for example, without necessarily wanting to be a diplomat (i.e.  remaining independent of any single nation’s government). Interests may include advancing global peace, international development, and human rights.

  • Embassies in Hungary
  • International organisations
  • EU agencies
  • United Nations headquarters in Vienna

Track 1:

Civil Society & Public Administration

[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!

This track equips aspiring public servants and NGO leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary for impactful community work. Participants will attend workshops on introduction to nonprofit management and civic engagement, effective altruism, social innovation, design thinking, community engagement, and fundraising. Additionally, visits to local NGOs and municipalities will provide practical insights into the functioning and challenges of civic organizations. This track aims to foster effective leadership and innovative thinking in addressing social issues.

(Aspiring) public servants – Students and young professionals who work, or aspire to work, in government departments or local municipalities in their country, and who seek to enhance their skills, network, effectiveness in public administration and ability to improve their communities.

(Aspiring) non-profit founders – Passionate individuals interested in creating and leading non-profit organisations focused on addressing social and environmental issues.

Young changemakers and community organisers – Young leaders dedicated to mobilising communities and fostering grassroots movements to drive social change. This includes environmental advocates committed to promoting sustainable practices and policies to combat environmental issues.

  • Local municipalities
  • Established NGOs
  • United Nations headquarters in Vienna

Events, Marketing & Communications

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Manage pre-event planning of events, including assisting with the promotions, logistics, and general management of events, workshops and training courses.
  • Liaise with (strategic) partners, youth networks and key contact persons where relevant.
  • Manage feedback loops and produce post-event evaluations and content to inform future events.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • High level of organisational skills
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexible, target-driven, and proactive.

The role consists of:

  • Launch and coordinate fundraising campaigns to support the projects and activities of the organisation.
  • Further develop an internal guideline document that briefly summarises our various types of fundraising techniques.
  • Perform risk management to minimize any risks related to fundraising.
  • Continuously explore creative ways to raise funds, including continuously searching
    for potential donors or fundraising partners.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Excellent communication and writing skills,
  • Excellent way of expressing ones thoughts, and having persuasive tactics.
  • Good written and research skills to prepare compelling concept notes to help generate funds.

The role consists of:

  • Assisting with the preparation, promotion and management of scientific conferences (hybrid).
  • Keeping in contact with speakers and presenters.
  • Managing and coordinating event logistics on the day of the event.
  • Producing post-event evaluations and feedback to inform future events.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • High level of organisational skills
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexible, target-driven, and proactive.

The role consists of:

  • Assist with the development and constant review of the brand and marketing strategy.
  • Ensure that the organisation’s branding and artwork for all its activities and projects is
    consistent and appropriately aligned with the Brand Standards Guide.
  • Consistently promote the organisation, its projects and its activities in an effective
    and efficient manner, together with a team, through a unified brand voice.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Creativity; and attention to details;

Website, Developer &
IT-related roles

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Create custom web experiences with the latest web technologies.
  • Ensure that the website is appealing to the target audience and catches attention.
  • Design accessible web user interfaces (UI), enhance platforms with custom style sheets.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience with building visually appealing websites from the design standpoint.
  • Experience in using common CMS systems, like WordPress and Drupal.
  • Comfortable with CSS and preferably has a basic understanding of popular web technologies and frameworks.
  • High level understanding of web design concepts, UI principles
  • Basic experience in app UI design (for example the UI builder of Android Studio).

The role consists of:

  • Keep website fully functional at all times, inform colleagues of any expected downtime.
  • Deploy and update WordPress ecosystem components.
  • Make sure the site’s user interface is easily accessible for most users.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Thrives in the WordPress ecosystem, is aware of new trends and has a good command of the most popular web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript);
  • Has a UX-first mindset, is able to create modern and accessible wireframes/concepts and iterate fast on ideas;
  • Can develop complex webpages using Theme Builders like Elementor or Divi;
  • Has experience in creating webpages with WordPress, using plugins;
  • Is able to provide technical support to all users of the website(s).

Content Creation
& Design

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Produce written or verbal content that is clear and persuasive for our target audience for various platforms in a way that is consistent with our brand strategy and voice (articles, blogs, podcasts, newsletter texts, etc.).

  • Assist with the development of creative ideas and concepts for advertising, social
    media, or crowdfunding  campaigns.

  • Help drive brand consistency across all communication platforms

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience in copywriting for multiple social media campaigns.
  • Creative and curiosity.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate with team members.
  • High attention to details.
  • Creative copy writing experience an added bonus.

The role consists of:

  • Designing unique marketing material that’s aligned with the creative direction and overall brand of the foundation and its projects.
  • Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements where required.
  • Ensure that the overall branding and artwork is maintained appropriately and consistently across all platforms and for all marketing and promotion material.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Demonstrable design experience across various platforms with design applications, software and technologies, such as Canva, Quark Xpress, InDesign or Illustrator, and photo-editing software such as Photoshop.
  • A keen eye for aesthetics and details;
  • Ability to translate campaigns into a visual creative direction

The role consists of:

  • Edit professional videos that are creative, engaging, and appropriately designed for our target audience.
  • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, however, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages.
  • creative mind and storytelling skills.

The role consists of:

  • Launch our TikTok platform, grow our audience, and maximise user engagement and growth goals with high performing content.
  • Developing creative video content from scratch/available content
  • Stay on top of recent platform trends and how they could be used to promote the organisation.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience in making TikTok or short video content creation
  • Creative and curious.
  • High attention to details.

The role consists of:

  • Proof-read and correct documents and texts for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
  • Verify factual correctness of information (e.g. dates and statistics).
  • Check and adjust text for style, readability, clarity and readability;

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Familiarity with the proofreading techniques and tools;
  • Attention to details;