Faraja Inclusion Agency has announce the launch of its Youth Roundtable Series, a bold new initiative designed to empower young people from multicultural communities to reach their full potential.
Over the next three years, this series will offer a unique platform for youth to engage with leaders, develop essential skills, and build a support network to help them tackle personal and professional challenges. The goal of the series is to create opportunities for learning, leadership growth, and community involvement, helping young people emerge as the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.
The next event will be held on October 12 at Kurunjang from 11am to 1pm at 33 Mawbray Cr.
Guest presenters are Mwangaza Milunga and Maryanne Tadic.
Mwangaza is the founder of the Sister Tribe initiative, an advocate for multicultural women and a mental health first aid trainer.
Maryanne is the CEO of Australian Multicultural Community Services.
They will speak on strategies to overcome cultural challenges and barriers.
The first event of the series took place at the end of August in Melton. More than 25 participants aged 18 to 25, gathered to explore important topics related to personal growth, leadership, and community building.
The first roundtable featured two guest speakers: Andrew Gai, a family violence educator and 2020 Australia Day Award recipient, and Ulrik Mageza, a renowned Australian singer-songwriter.
“I had the privilege of joining and speaking at the Faraja Inclusion Agency Youth Roundtable in Melton. We discussed how young people can discover their purpose in life and overcome the challenges faced by those from multicultural backgrounds in Australia,“ said Andrew Gai.
Ulrik Mageza said “It was such a refreshing space to be in because you don’t really see a lot of spaces being created for young multicultural adults. For them to actually show up means that events like this are needed, and more of them should happen in our communities.”
The event also featured interactive discussions where participants shared their accomplishments and aspirations.
Chairperson of Faraja Inclusion Agency Jack Chakoma said “The Youth Roundtable Series is all about giving young people a voice and the chance to connect with real role models. We want to inspire them and show them they have the power to shape their own futures.”
For more information contact info@faraja.org.au or 0435 953 423.
