Fostering Wellbeing for Youth: First, Sensing Their Struggle

Around the world, youth are confronting unprecedented uncertainty—facing political division, climate anxiety, economic despair, and a deepening crisis of belonging. But amidst this turbulence, many are also carving bold, hopeful paths forward. In this moving conversation, we speak with Fadi Petro, a U.S.-born Palestinian-Jordanian youth advocate and practitioner, about how young people are navigating pain, rediscovering purpose, and building community. Exploring questions such as what does peace mean without justice, this conversation offers a powerful call for healing, grounded connection, and intergenerational listening.