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Global Youth Development Conference Ignites Collaborative Solutions

6/27/2025

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The inaugural conference of the Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association (GELYDA) in Iceland sparked vital conversations on youth development. Attendees emphasized the need for integrating youth centers into educational frameworks and explored the transformative potential of Iceland's Wellbeing Act, fostering collaboration across education, social services, and community programs for brighter futures.

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The inaugural conference of the Global Extended Learning and Youth Development Association (GELYDA) in Iceland sparked vital conversations on youth development. Attendees emphasized the need for integrating youth centers into educational frameworks and explored the transformative potential of Iceland's Wellbeing Act, fostering collaboration across education, social services, and community programs for brighter futures.