Announcing: 2026 Global Youth Visionaries!

Celebrating Global Youth Visionaries Leading Change Around the World

We are thrilled to announce our newest Global Youth Visionaries!These inspiring young lreaders are showing are not waiting for change; they are creating it through action, leadership, and commitment to others. Each Visionary has taken on real challenges, from strengthening civic engagement to expanding education and building trust where it has been lost. Their work reflects the core of what AMP Global Youth stands for: young people stepping forward to lead with purpose and to shape a better future. Their stories remind us that youth leadership is not something to prepare for later; it is happening right now in powerful and meaningful ways. Join us in celebrating them! 

Arwa Haloul: Creating Space for Stories That Matter

Across many communities around the world, young people are searching for ways to make their voices heard. For Arwa Haloul, this question became deeply personal. As a refugee and youth leader, she saw how often decisions about displaced communities were made without including the people who live those experiences every day.

Arwa began her work with a simple idea. If spaces for young people to share their stories do not exist, then those spaces must be created. She recognized that storytelling is not just a way to communicate experiences. It is also a way to restore dignity and agency to people whose voices are often overlooked.

Through her work, she has focused on creating platforms where refugees and displaced youth can speak for themselves. When individuals are able to tell their own stories, the narrative shifts. People are no longer seen only through statistics or headlines. They are recognized as individuals with ideas, hopes, and leadership potential.

Another important part of Arwa’s approach is building trust. Many people hesitate to share their experiences because they fear they will not be understood or respected. Arwa has worked carefully to build environments where young people feel safe expressing themselves. When that trust is established, something powerful happens. Confidence grows, and people begin to see their experiences as a source of strength.

Listening to Arwa describe this work made one lesson very clear. Youth leadership is not only about advocating for change. It is also about creating space for others to be heard. Her work reminds us that when people are trusted with their own stories, they can reshape how entire communities are understood.

Reflecting on Arwa’s work left a strong impression. She demonstrates that leadership can begin with something as simple and powerful as listening. By helping others find their voice she is helping build a more inclusive and empathetic world.

Matthias Becerra Sanches: Expanding Opportunity Through Education and Representation

For many young leaders, the path toward activism begins with personal experience. For Matthias, that experience came from witnessing barriers to opportunity in the communities around him. He saw how access to education and resources often depended on factors beyond a person’s control, including language, representation, and social support.

These observations motivated him to focus on expanding access to education and mentorship. 

Matthias believes that education should not only be available to everyone but should also empower students to become leaders in their own communities. His work emphasizes creating pathways that allow young people to develop skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

One of the most important aspects of Matthias’s work is representation. He understands that when young people see individuals from their own communities succeeding in leadership roles, they begin to imagine those possibilities for themselves. Representation can transform expectations and encourage more people to pursue opportunities they once believed were out of reach.

Matthias also emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration. Rather than focusing solely on individual achievement, he is committed to building systems that allow others to grow and succeed. By sharing knowledge and supporting emerging leaders, he is helping create a network of individuals who can continue expanding opportunities for others.

Another important element of his vision involves the role of technology and innovation in addressing social challenges. Matthias believes that tools such as artificial intelligence and digital learning platforms can be used to support communities when they are designed thoughtfully and responsibly. Technology should serve people and strengthen communities rather than replace human connection.

Reflecting on Matthias’s work highlights the importance of forward-thinking leadership. His efforts demonstrate that young people are not only responding to current challenges but also imagining new systems that create greater access and inclusion.

Through education, mentorship, and innovation, Matthias is helping build a future where more young people have the opportunity to lead and contribute to their communities.

Yusuf Muhammed Saidu: Building Trust and Leading Change from Within the Community

In many parts of the world young people grow up surrounded by challenges that can feel overwhelming. For Yusuf Muhammed Saidu those challenges became the motivation to act. Growing up in a region affected by conflict he saw how instability and insecurity affected everyday life. Rather than turning away from those realities he decided to focus on building peace and strengthening civic engagement in his community.

Yusuf’s work is rooted in the belief that young people have an important role to play in shaping their societies. Early in his journey he noticed that there was often a gap between young people and the institutions that were supposed to represent them. Many youth felt unheard and disconnected from decision-making processes.

To address this gap, Yusuf focused on empowering young people with knowledge and confidence. Through education, dialogue, and community programs, he has helped youth become more engaged in civic life. His approach emphasizes accountability and participation, encouraging young people to see themselves as contributors to their communities rather than observers.

A central theme in Yusuf’s work is trust. He believes that trust must come before transformation. Institutions can only function effectively when communities believe that their voices matter and that their concerns are taken seriously. By working closely with local communities and prioritizing listening, he has helped build relationships that make meaningful change possible.

What makes Yusuf’s leadership particularly powerful is its consistency. His work shows that progress is often the result of small actions repeated over time. Showing up, keeping promises, and remaining committed to community needs can slowly rebuild confidence and cooperation.

Reflecting on Yusuf’s story is inspiring. His work demonstrates that youth leadership is not defined by grand gestures but by steady dedication. Through patience and commitment, he is helping young people recognize their own capacity to shape the future of their communities.