About the event

The Young Changemakers Academy is a programme aiming to prepare young people to take an active part in their respective communities by shaping their future in given policy areas. The second event of the Young Changemakers Academy 2026 is organised by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) with the support of LYMEC (European Liberal Youth) and the Indítsuk Be Magyarországot Foundation; For Freedom, for Liberal Thinking Foundation; Republikon Foundation for Science, Education and Research; 21 Research Center. Get ready for the second in-person event of your YCA journey on impactful advocacy and fundraising!

Times are in local time - Budapest time 

By the end of this second seminar, participants will:

• Learn about grassroots activism and how to achieve a broader impact on youth.
• Get hands-on experience in fundraising processes.
• Refine their public speaking skills;
• Have a clear vision of the next steps in their advocacy project processes and how to make them happen - clear progress on the development plan is visible.

The event is organised by the European Liberal Forum in cooperation with the European Liberal Youth LYMEC. The event received financial support from the European Parliament. The sole liability remains with the organiser. The European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.