Aylin Kilic | NJ – USA | Junior in High School at Pioneer Academy

On the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, Global Youth Leadership Programme participant Aylin Kılıç reflects on the importance of trusting young people, creating safe spaces for youth participation, and giving them meaningful opportunities to turn their ideas into action. Drawing from her experience with the Sky Academy Role Model Program, she reminds us that small steps taken together can create lasting impact.

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