PART 3/4 - "Youth Empowerment"
This month has been filled with events that have triggered many of my reflections. I have decided to share them in 4 "parts" 😉
On the 14th of June, I had the pleasure of attending the Girls Future Ready Foundation Annual Gala, which celebrated another impactful year of the Foundation.
I am truly delighted about our collaboration with the Girls Future Ready (GFR) foundation and the broad impact we are creating together. It has been almost 2 years since Roche Polska and GFR started our partnership, and I have been continuously impressed by this dedication to fulfilling the mission of helping girls in Poland to be prepared for future challenges. I am fully committed to youth empowerment and women's solidarity, which GFR enables through practical projects, mentoring, and inspiration.
Our collaboration is based on mutual respect and shared values. We engage in a wide variety of activities, including workshops that provide concrete skills to learn and mentorship programs that involve working on tangible projects together. We also learn from the members of the foundation, and believe me, there is a lot to learn as they bring fresh insights and new ways of thinking. It's not just about individual reverse mentoring; whenever possible, we also seek advisory input on our organizational matters.
Enabling and empowering our collaboration has been personally fulfilling for me. Building the strengths of future generations and future leaders is a privilege that I am proud of and deeply cherish. I share GFR's passion, and through this collaboration, I am gaining new perspectives and potentially exploring new directions that the world will soon be heading towards, led by these remarkable individuals. I have great respect for the experience that GFR members gain fast through their contributions. My reflection is that we are not just helping the younger generation grow for the future, but we are also actively shaping our future together, with increasing initiative and ideas from the emerging leaders.
Many thanks to all that make it happen:
- at Roche: Paulina Święcicka, Irma Veberič, Marta Buchlovska, Anna Surdacka, Daria Zygmunt, Sylwia Kotowska, Agata Struzik-Piasta, Małgorzata Szpejewska-Cedro, Joanna Kania, Aneta Uss
- at GFR: Zofia Kierner, Kalina Kalwasińska, Weronika Wojnarowska, Kaja Posnik, Oliwia Sagan, Julia Saługa, Karolina Stenzel, Daria Stępień, Natasza Klimko
- and many others!
And no, it's not just about GenZ; it's about all of US.
Each generation brings unique experiences, perspectives, and skills to the table. Collaborating across generations allows for a broader range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative and effective solutions. It also contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of complex problems. Embracing multigenerational collaboration promotes an inclusive work environment where individuals from all generations feel valued and appreciated.