On this special episode of “Change x Youth”, Ruby and Zorianna share how excited they are to be back at CYOCO again and also go through their 2022 New Years’ resolutions and goals. Additionally, they discuss their experiences with the college application process and reflect on the current projects in activism they have been individually working on in the meantime.

For more information, visit our Linktree with links to CYOCO’s website and socials: https://linktr.ee/cyoco

On Episode 3 of “Change x Youth”, Ruby and Zorianna interview Ian Taylor, a high school student from Berea, Ohio who is a HOBY ambassador, Eagle Scout, Youth United Nations General Assembly (YOUNGA) participant, and driven changemaker in his local community.

Diving deep into Ian’s time at YOUNGA, you’ll get to hear about how he had the chance to immerse himself in a new environment that opened the door to numerous opportunities including learning through experience and discovering new perspectives. Human connection, passion, and empathy are highlighted and discussed, especially as they relate to the domino effect of service and Ian’s very own service project!

For more information on the UN, visit https://www.un.org

Lastly, if you're interested in further connecting with us at here at CYOCO, you can visit our Linktree with links to CYOCO’s website and socials: https://linktr.ee/cyoco

On Episode 2 of “Change x Youth”, Ruby and Zorianna interview Dustin Liu, the 9th U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. Centering on topics such as access to education, resources for youth, and ways to mobilize the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dustin shares advice for youth just getting their start in activism and emphasizes how imperative it is to uplift youth and their narratives as they claim their rightful seat at the changemaking table.

Don’t forget to check out Dustin’s podcast, Changemaker Compass: https://anchor.fm/changemaker-compass

For more information on the UN, visit https://www.un.org

Lastly, if you're interested in further connecting with us at here at CYOCO, you can visit our Linktree with links to CYOCO’s website and socials: https://linktr.ee/cyoco

On this inaugural episode of “Change x Youth”, Ruby and Zorianna—the co-founders of the Create Your Own Change Organization or CYOCO for short—talk about how they met as budding youth activists and started working together. They also discuss the impact of youth when it comes to creating change, and how the idea for CYOCO came into existence.

For more information, visit our Linktree with links to CYOCO’s website and socials: https://linktr.ee/cyoco