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Today, we are launching <\/span>Our Feed Our Future<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0 with <\/span>Think Young<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to bring together a network of young people from France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Denmark and Italy to share their thoughts on what a digital future should look like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are very proud to take our partnership with Meta to the next level, empowering young people to have their say in the future of the digital world. Since our foundation, one of ThinkYoung\u00b4s core objectives has been to make sure decision-makers are aware of young people\u2019s opinions. Our Feed Our Future will do exactly that, making young voices heard to make sure we build safe and empowering online experiences that work for young people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Andrea Gerosa, Founder of ThinkYoung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Together with parents, industry leaders and experts, the young and impassioned creators\u00a0 will <\/span>partake in conversations about how regulation can help build safe and empowering online experiences, w<\/span>ith a focus on the impending EU Youth Code. These young members will bring fresh perspectives and have their voices heard by regulators making key decisions about their digital future. <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Our Feed Our Future team will also be supported by our Expert Network made up of\u00a0 psychologists, wellbeing experts, youth and social media researchers from the UK, France and Spain. We will also engage and mobilise parents to reflect, discuss and advocate for safer platforms for young people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sonja Lovdal,\u00a0 27, Denmark<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Sonja is a video creator and influencer, boasting a larger following on TikTok than Instagram. Her Instagram followers, however, enjoy a deeper connection with Sonja, often engaging through direct messages and comments on her shared content and ideas. Sonja campaigns for more online mental health resources for young people, she is an active supporter of the The sunflower program that advocates for inclusion and accessibility for individuals with invisible disabilities. Sonja addresses topics like body positivity, self -love, mental health, sexuality and LGBTQ rights. In her content she is often bringing up online bullying and the unrealistic \u201cculture of perfection\u201d on social media platforms. Large part of her followers are young people aged 13 to 18, who appreciate Sonja\u2019s candid reflections and openness to discuss difficult topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Arianna Madonna, 21, Italy\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n A 21-year-old celebrity news reporter uses social media to provide insights on celebrity-related content. Her personal posts frequently focus on fostering like-minded communities, uniting individuals, and emphasising the value of being heard and appreciated. Her primary audience comprises young people who not only enjoy her unique approach to celebrity news but also resonate with the idea of being part of something bigger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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