The John Maxwell Team Global Youth Initiative will touch the lives of some half-million young people with a series of events will be held worldwide from Monday, April 24 through Sunday, April 30. There will be three free events on St. Thomas. All youth 8-18 years of age are welcomed to attend. The youth initiative is a movement comprising some 650 free community events in 50 countries, with topics ranging from leadership development, anti-bullying, self-esteem and failing forward to success. The goal is to help young people to thrive.