Introduction
The Dynamic Teen Coalition at the IGF is an extraordinary platform that empowers passionate and determined teenagers to take part in shaping the global landscape of internet governance. Through the near selection of thirteen teens for an ultra-intersectional STEAM Teen Board in coordination with our existing multigenerational Co-chair mentorships, we create a slow to growth community with shared concerns and hopeful solutions.
DTC offers engaging social media challenges and contextualised creator awards, elevating the best teen solutions, creative expressions, and innovative developments that transcend physical borders on a web of new teen communities surrounded by change and hope. We amplify the voices of current teen leaders and will listen and do our best to shift into action.
Additionally, we celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of host countries by integrating their unique artistic, musical, literary, and media traditions into our endeavours. This artistic celebration is complemented by an exploration of the technological advancements specific to each host country, fostering an appreciation for their contributions to the global technological landscape.
Together, we unify under the banner of the Dynamic Teen Coalition, breaking down barriers and building a global digital community where teens' diverse contributions are valued and celebrated. We recognize outstanding achievements through the creator awards, honoring those who showcase exceptional creativity, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities.
Join us in this remarkable journey of connectivity, inclusivity, and transformative change. Become a trailblazer within the Dynamic Teen Coalition at the IGF and be a catalyst for global change. Let us now redefine the boundaries of internet governance to include teen voices and let us continue to leave an indelible mark on the world stage.
Action Plan
How DTC Works
DTC Friend:
Anyone of any age. Join the DTC Friends Discord server, introduce yourself, and get involved.
DTC Friends 25 Certificate (Teens Only):
Earned by teens through contribution and participation. A formal record of your engagement.
DTC Ambassador (Teens Only):
Our trained, outward-facing representatives. Microcertified and actively engaged in global work.
DTC Board (Teens Only + One Adult Educational Strategist):
The core of DTC’s direction and strategy. Teen-led, globally connected, focused on outcomes.
What We Do
- Participate in high-level UN meetings and contribute to policy development
- Track ageism and access gaps in over 200 UN and IGF institutions
- Document national teen bans and digital participation restrictions
- Provide teens with a real, sustainable path into global governance at the UN
- Build essential tools for teen engagement: bots, certificates, knowledge systems, and networks
- Operate the DGN to unify global teen efforts in digital governance and SDGs
Raise the standard for inclusion by demonstrating what real teen participation looks like.
Mailing List
Subscribe to the mailing list: https://mail.intgovforum.org/mailman/listinfo/dtc_intgovforum.org
Stakeholders
DTC Co-Chairs
- Pyrate Ruby Passell, Australia/USA, CERN Open Quantum Institute
- Stacy Gildenston, Australia/USA
- Amrith Kumar, USA, Aiphabet.org
DTC Board
- Boris Hong Pak Lo, Hong Kong SAR, Sustainify
- Netra Adsaya Senthil, Canada
- Alia Gupta, India, Project Eyeris
- Tejas Karusala, USA, Practicum
- Aditya Majumdar, USA, AMaj Marketing
- Bandana Kaur, India, HackWitHer
DTC Ambassadors
- Jasper Tay Seng Hon, Singapore
- Anusha Sharma, USA
- Ananya Tara Rajagopalan, USA, Wheeler High School
- Anvay Ajmera, USA, Coders Over Borders
- Ahaan Nigam, USA, Immunova
- Ishaan Joshi, USA, Aequitas STEM
Documents
Contacts
- dynamicteencoalition [at] gmail.com
- Visit: https://linktr.ee/dtcigf or dynamicteencoalition.org
