In early 2021 we facilitated a ‘Big Brainstorm’. This was a two-week series of virtual events targeting young thinkers and activists. They were invited to conduct research and engage in open space discussions.
At the final ‘Big Pitch’ event, young people from over 40 countries presented their ideas in front of academics, policymakers, and their peers. Pitches varied from ideas to reduce food waste to suggestions on how we can destigmatize perceptions of young mothers.
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