Young Activists Summit (#YAS)

Spearheaded and produced by Platform D, The Young Activists Summit (YAS) is a global platform supporting and amplifying exceptional young changemakers committed to social and environmental justice. It highlights its Laureates as role models, showcasing initiatives that inspire and can be replicated in communities worldwide.

#YAS connects young changemakers with decision-makers, institutions, and international media to elevate youth-driven initiatives and foster collaboration across sectors.

Since its launch, YAS has supported young people across six continents and built a global community of more than 80,000 across 192 countries, with its campaigns reaching over 111 million people on social media.

What #YAS stands for

·       Empowering exceptional young activists
·       Connecting youth leaders with decision-makers and relevant institutions
·       Amplifying youth voices through international media and storytelling
·       Supporting the next generation of social and environmental leadership

Discover #YAS

Learn more about the initiative, the activists it supports, their causes, and ways to get involved:

Visit #YAS website

featured productions

Irak: Qui sont ces jeunes qui ont survécu à Daech?

Tataki
RTS
TV5MONDE

For this new documentary, Sacha Porchet three young Yazidis who have survived the atrocities committed by ISIS in Sinjar, Iraq. 10 years later, these 3 young people are still trying to rebuild their lives, with great courage and resilience.

Kinshasa, les enfants des rues

Brut

À Kinshasa, on les appelle les "shégués". Ils sont des milliers d'enfants parfois très jeunes à vivre dans les rues. Alors qu'elle n'avait que 17 ans, C'est Prévue a créé un orphelinat pour leur venir en aide. dev.tv a co-produit ce documentaire avec le média digital Brut, qui l'a diffusé sur toutes ses plateformes.

La guerre a totalement influencé leur vie - RDC

TV
RTS
Tataki
TV5MONDE

Most of young people living in Goma, DRC have experienced conflict and violence since they were born. However, resilience and hope are at the centre of their lives. Sacha (Tataki) met 3 young people to understand what it is like to live there.

The Young Activists Summit in 2 minutes

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Platform D initiative

The Young Activists Summit honours young people who fight tirelessly to defend human rights and protect the environment. Launched by dev.tv, the Summit is held at the United Nations and reaches millions of people around the world every year.