Inside the Minds of Young Social Impact Workers (Part 2): "The Field Must Change for Youth to Come"
Editor’s Note 🖍🖉 Not long ago, I had a conversation with an acquaintance. We remarked, "If someone asks who is currently working in the social impact sector, there used to be so many people, but now it feels like there are only a few left." "There used to be many, but they must have all moved on to other industries." Just a few years ago, there was a relatively large presence of young people in the social impact field. Now, however, it is difficult to find them — as if they have all migrated to other sectors. This is precisely why creating an environment where young people actually want to work is crucial. While attracting new talent is important, it is equally vital to retain the young professionals who are already in the sector so that they can protect their places and continue their work without leaving. This post is the second part of our anonymous interview series featuring young professionals working in the social impact sector. The series ...