Acknowledgments

In memory of Leonard Lauder, whose belief in the Aspen Institute International Partners and in strengthening democracy, made this workshop possible. His foundational support created this space for dialogue and young leadership that continues to carry his legacy forward.

We extend sincere gratitude to Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, and Faith Akovi Cooper, Chair of the United States Refugee Advisory Board for lending their expertise.

Our gratitude to Aspen Institute Colombia for supporting this workshop by connecting us with the wealth of local subject-matter expertise in Colombia and empowering voices of Venezuelan refugees and internally displaced Colombians.

We are thankful to Elizaveta Pinigina and Benjamin Trump for their partnership to translate dialogue into the action that is reflected in this report.

Finally, this report was made possible by the voices of the cohort in the 2025 Global Changemakers Workshop. Our thanks to the dedicated leaders that shaped the dialogue and outcome.