Young Activists Summit (#YAS)

Spearheaded and produced by Platform D, The Young Activists Summit (YAS) is a global platform supporting and amplifying exceptional young changemakers committed to social and environmental justice. It highlights its Laureates as role models, showcasing initiatives that inspire and can be replicated in communities worldwide.

#YAS connects young changemakers with decision-makers, institutions, and international media to elevate youth-driven initiatives and foster collaboration across sectors.

Since its launch, YAS has supported young people across six continents and built a global community of more than 80,000 across 192 countries, with its campaigns reaching over 111 million people on social media.

What #YAS stands for

·       Empowering exceptional young activists
·       Connecting youth leaders with decision-makers and relevant institutions
·       Amplifying youth voices through international media and storytelling
·       Supporting the next generation of social and environmental leadership

Discover #YAS

Learn more about the initiative, the activists it supports, their causes, and ways to get involved:

Visit #YAS website

Featured projects

Irak: Qui sont ces jeunes qui ont survécu à Daech?

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Sacha Porchet meets three young Yazidis who survived the atrocities committed by ISIS in Sinjar, Iraq. Ten years later, they are still rebuilding their lives with remarkable courage and resilience. This documentary episode won the 2025 Prix Italia Award for Best Digital Factual.

Overcoming the impossible

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TV5MONDE
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Two women of different ages, nationalities, and backgrounds, have dedicated their lives to fulfilling an “impossible” mission: saving the forests they love in Brazil and the thousands of plants and species that inhabit them. The film is the story of two outstanding environmental defenders crossing paths. Together, they will work on a reforestation project, from Pedra Talhada where Anita lives, to Pau Brasil, Hamangai’s home. This film will be broadcast by 3sat, TV5MONDE and Radio Télévision Suisse.

Platform D - Dream, Dare, Deliver

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Who we are

Platform D, formerly dev.tv, is a non-profit impact organisation turning powerful stories into real-world change. From global awareness and advocacy campaigns to initiatives like the Young Activists Summit, Platform D turns storytelling into action and measurable results.Trustworthy information, innovative solutions, and creativity are at the core of our guiding principle: Dream. Dare. Deliver.

The Young Activists Summit in 2 minutes

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Platform D initiative

The Young Activists Summit honours young people who fight tirelessly to defend human rights and protect the environment. Launched by Platform D (formerly dev.tv), the Summit is held at the United Nations and reaches millions of people around the world every year.