3aseeda and Chill: Libyan American Youth Networking Event

Outcomes:

  • Build community among Libyan and Libyan American youth
  • Make attendees aware of LAA’s work
  • Map community assets and generate ideas

Materials:

  • Flipchart papers labeled, “What do you know a lot about?” “What do you know how to do?” “What do you care about?” “What relationships do you have?” “What are your ideas?”
  • Markers and pens
  • Sticky notes in multiple colors
  • 3aseeda
  • Drinks
  • Other snacks
  • LAA flyers and print outs

Results:

HAND

  • Policy Analysis
  • Research (x3, KE)
  • Writing (x2)
  • Advocate
  • Support
  • Design clothes
  • Painting
  • Data analytics
  • Analysis 
  • Arabic
  • Policy writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Connecting and networking
  • Community mobilization

HEAD

  • Conflict Resolution (KE)
  • History (KE)
  • Cross-cultural Communications (RS)
  • Political Science
  • International Relations (x2)
  • Organizational Development (RS)
  • Libyan History (RS)
  • Media (AA)
  • Civil Society (AA)
  • Fashion
  • History
  • User Experience Design
  • Pop culture (x2)
  • Photography
  • MENA Geopolitics
  • Social media strategy/Marketing
  • Community building
  • Healthcare
  • Storytelling
  • Biomedical science
  • US policy

HEART

  • Kids
  • Human Rights (KE)
  • Equality (KE)
  • Education (RS)
  • Prosperity in Libya (RS)
  • Libya’s Freedom
  • Environment
  • Music
  • Orphan care/adoption
  • Self-care

ASSOCIATION

  • NGOs in MENA region
  • MEPI
  • Georgetown Policy School/Grad Depts
  • Media in the MENA
  • Tunisian Media
  • Tunisian Civil Society
  • Tunisian Politicians
  • Local NoVA Politics (on education especially)
  • Beyer and Wexton
  • DC think tanks
  • Libyan government
  • Strategists
  • Creatives
  • Art investors
  • Social media curators

IDEAS

  • Advocate for more support from Tunisian organizations to support Libyans in Tunisia (AA)
  • Ask Dept of State to fund Libyan student exchange programs again (AA)
  • Flash mob (AA)
  • Professional networking
  • Think tank
  • Hill events
  • More social media, blogs, etc.
  • Joint Tunisian-Libyan events
  • Joint Tunisian-Libyan policy
  • Partner with exchange programs to have students visit LAA (AA)
  • Banquet for Libya
  • Educate people about Libya
  • More advocacy work
  • Educate