What do you do when you return to a place that no longer feels like home? When no one is expecting you, and there’s no path laid out, but something inside you keeps moving. Seyrans story is about searching for identity, learning to live with discomfort, and building the kind of space that wasn’t handed to you, but can be created by you. Seryan Yenokyan is an Armenian youth worker, environmental activist, and mentor passionate about empowering young people to become changemakers. He is pursuing a degree in Service at the European University of Armenia while leading the ECO Group Youth Environmental NGO, which he founded in 2021. Through ECO Group, Seryan has organized trainings, workshops, and campaigns to promote sustainability and youth-led action. As a mentor, he supports Armenian youth in accessing international programs, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. Recognized in 2024 for his contributions to youth empowerment and environmental advocacy, Seryan remains committed to building a generation of engaged, informed, and environmentally conscious young leaders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx