Maitri Youth Convention 2026 - Youth & Mental Health

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, youth, families, and mental health professionals came together at the Cupertino Public Library for the Maitri Youth Convention: Youth and Mental Health, a dynamic, youth-led event focused on emotional well-being and mental health awareness.

Keynote Speaker: Shalini Dayal, LMFT, Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist

Guest speaker Dr. Preet Sabharwal, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Maitri Youth Convention 2024 - Intersection of Gun Violence and Domestic Violence

Maitri hosted a Youth Convention on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Berryessa Community Center, San Jose, bringing together youths and adults with a shared commitment to tackling the critical issue of firearms and intimate partner violence. We believe that through collective action, education, and dialogue, we can create safer environments for all and put an end to intimate partner violence and its dangerous association with guns.

Keynote Speaker: Julia F. Weber

Guest Speaker: Assemblymember Alex Lee

Maitri Youth Panel 2022 - Discussion on Prevention of Sexual Assault on College Campus

This thought-provoking youth panel (on October 16, 2022) brings together young people for an open and candid conversation about the prevention of sexual assault on college campuses. This truly articulate bunch of youngsters, gave us an insight into the circumstances and life within the dorms and campuses.

Maitri Youth Panel 2022 - Identify and End Discrimination

On February 6, 2022, South Asian youth shared their personal experiences on gender/ race/ religion / ethnicity based discriminations and how to identify and end these discriminations.

Maitri Youth Panel 2021 - Preventing Bullying and Cyberbullying

This panel was co-hosted by Maitri and Vivensity (October 2021). Teen students and experts shared their experiences and tips on Preventing Bullying and Cyberbullying.

Maitri Youth convention 2021 - Toxic Masculinity & Rape Culture

In May 2021, Maitri hosted a platform for college students and young leaders to come together and engage in meaningful conversations about toxic masculinity and rape culture. The discussion provided an opportunity to raise awareness, share perspectives, and address these important community issues.

Maitri & AOC Teen Panel 2020 - Teens Raise Awareess about mental health

Maitri and Agents of Change collaborated for this teen forum in December 2020, where a group of passionate teens came together to raise awareness around mental health, including stigma, peer pressure, toxic masculinity, and body image issues.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leena Khanzode

Maitri youth Convention 2020 - Teens & Dating Violence

Youth-led conversations exploring mental health, safety, well-being, and the challenges facing young people today. Hear thoughtful perspectives from youth and community voices as they raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and inspire positive change.