Young Change Makers is an interactive learning forum, empowering young people to take initiative in community action, leadership and governance. Join in for a day of inspirational workshops, discussions and presentations for young community leaders to connect on and support in the regions reboot.

Along to give a key note address at this years event is Golriz Ghahraman MP. Golriz is an Iranian-born New Zealand politician and member of Parliament. The former United Nations lawyer was a child asylum seeker, and became the first refugee elected to New Zealand’s Parliament.

Nelson Young Change Makers is free to attend with registrations taken through participating schools or register directly by emailing [email protected]. The event is suitable for students in years 11-13. Young Change Makers is brought to you by Nelson Youth Events with support from Volunteer Nelson, and funding from Nelson City Council.

Date: Friday 23 October

Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

Venue: The Trafalgar Park Pavilion, Nelson

Event listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/939056713259955