What we do
Raising young leaders' voices
One Young World identifies, connects and promotes young leaders, giving them a global platform.
The next One Young World Summit will take place in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), Canada, 18-21 September 2024.
Action on the Global Goals: Funding Available!
Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by founders under 30.
New Challenges are open for applications now.
Measuring social impact
Our 2023 Impact Report features a selection of Ambassadors who have directly impacted over 8.86 million people, contributing to the 50.42 million since 2010.
Read about these initiatives in the SDG Impact Tracker to see a snapshot of the impact generated by our Community.
Ambitious Climate Action
One Young World is working with young leaders in all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP28.
One Young World in Video
Gender Equality
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#MeToo isn't about sex, it's about power
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Amanda Nguyen unanimously passed the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of rights
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Pride, Equality and Visibility with Frankie Grande
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Using technology to empower survivors of gender-based violence
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#LifeinLeggings, a social media campaign created as a safe space for women
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Nigeria's only monthly women-only mental health support group
Climate Emergency
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"We may lose countries entirely" says Ireland's former President
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Why we need to combat climate change to develop a truly secure world | Kofi Annan
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The threat of becoming climate refugees | Bryant Zebedy
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"Climate change is not just our problem!" - a Micronesian mother
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Mission 1.5: Innovating for Climate Change
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Climate & Sustainability: What we can do now
Media and Technology
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Twitter's Founder on building a business for the future | Biz Stone
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How to shape politics through technology | Dylan Kaplan
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The platform finally giving Afghan women a voice | Noorjahan Akbar
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BBC's John Simpson: certainties are collapsing
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How media forms our social systems | Suphachai Chearavanont
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Digital Marketing Tips from Freddie Ransome
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