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Youth Voices: The Next Generation of LGBTQ+ Leaders

March 15, 2024
11 min read
Pride Amsterdam Team
Young LGBTQ+ activists

Empowering the Next Generation

Pride Amsterdam 2025 puts a special focus on youth voices and leadership. Meet the young activists, artists, and organizers who are shaping the future of the LGBTQ+ movement in the Netherlands and beyond.

Youth Pride Program Highlights

  • Youth Leadership Summit - July 28
  • Next Gen Speaker Series
  • Youth Art Exhibition
  • Student Pride Parade Float

Meet Our Youth Ambassadors

Sophie van der Berg, 19

Climate activist and LGBTQ+ rights advocate leading the intersection of environmental and queer activism.

"Weβ€˜re fighting for a future thatβ€˜s both sustainable and inclusive. These struggles are interconnected."

Malik Ahmed, 21

Digital creator and founder of β€œQueer Muslim Youth Network," bridging cultural and LGBTQ+ identities.

"Our intersectional identities are our strength. We're creating spaces where all parts of ourselves are celebrated."

Youth-Led Initiatives

Pride Amsterdam 2025 features several youth-driven programs:

  • GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) Network
    • School outreach programs
    • Peer support networks
    • Educational resources
  • Digital Activism Workshop Series
    • Social media advocacy
    • Content creation
    • Online community building
  • Youth Mental Health Support
    • Peer counseling
    • Support groups
    • Professional resources

Education and Empowerment

Our youth program focuses on building leadership skills and knowledge:

  • LGBTQ+ History Workshops
  • Leadership Development Training
  • Public Speaking Courses
  • Project Management Skills

Youth Summit 2025

A three-day conference by and for LGBTQ+ youth, featuring:

  • Keynote speeches by young leaders
  • Workshop sessions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Cultural performances

Digital Innovation

Young leaders are revolutionizing LGBTQ+ activism through technology:

  • Pride Youth App Development
  • Online Support Communities
  • Virtual Reality Safe Spaces
  • Social Media Campaigns

Creative Expression

Youth artistic programs during Pride 2025:

  • Youth Film Festival
  • Poetry and Spoken Word Events
  • Dance Performances
  • Music Showcases

International Youth Network

Pride Amsterdam 2025 connects young LGBTQ+ leaders globally:

  • International Youth Exchange Program
  • Global Youth Ambassador Network
  • Cross-Cultural Projects
  • Online Global Forums

Get Involved: Youth Opportunities

Ways for young people to participate in Pride Amsterdam 2025:

  • Youth Committee Membership
  • Volunteer Programs
  • Youth Ambassador Applications
  • Project Leadership Roles
Join the Movement

Looking to the Future

The youth voices of Pride Amsterdam 2025 represent the future of the LGBTQ+ movement. Their vision, creativity, and dedication are creating new pathways for acceptance, understanding, and celebration of diverse identities.

Join us in supporting and amplifying these young voices as they lead us toward a more inclusive and equitable future. Pride Amsterdam 2025 is more than an event - it's a platform for the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders to shine.