‘The world’s full of people who care about the world. Through the YDA you can use your creative skills to reach out to people to let them know they’re not alone’.
Sir John Hegarty / Founder BBH London and The Garage, Soho
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Simon & Paul Back on Board as Prime Sponsor for YDA 2026
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Stink Returns as YDA 2026 Prime Sponsor
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Jury Spotlight – Focus Africa
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Jury Spotlight – Part 2
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YDA 2026 Turns Its Focus to Africa
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