Recap the highlights from day three of #OYW2019 Summit

Catch up on some of the top moments from the third exciting day of the 10th Annual One Young World Summit...

Towards a world without packaging waste

James Quincey, CEO of Coca-Cola, is determined that Coca-Cola play a leading role in eliminating packaging waste. He explained how the company is working to collect and reuse a bottle or can for every one that it sells, and of the innovation, collaboration and partnerships that will make this possible.

Don't Change Yourself, Change the Game

Halima Aden, the first hijab-wearing model to be signed to a major agency talked to our delegates about her journey from being born and raised in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya to finding the passion for change and community.

Professor Muhammad Yunus and Achieving the Three Zeros

One Young World Counselor Professor Muhammad Yunus discussed his mission to eradicate three unintended and harmful after-effects of unrestrained capitalism and how he intends to improve prospects for everyone.

Is volunteering doing more harm than good?

Surprise guest, JK Rowling, and Lumos launched the new #HelpingNotHelping campaign, which aims to end orphanage tourism and volunteering. You can find out more here. 

Modern Day Slavery Grace Forrest, Ilia Calderon and Yeonmi Park

Diversity in the Fashion and Lifestyle publications Editor of UK Vogue Edward Enninful

The Craftory and One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award was created to identify and promote the world’s most revolutionary young entrepreneurs. The award honours five leaders – aged 35 and under – who have been judged on the positive social impact of their business ventures and how they are inspiring others with their leadership. The winners are Severin Hacker, Catherine Mahugu, (Kathryn Minshew), Srikanth Bolla and Elissa Freiha. One Young World Trustee Elio Leoni Sceti, who is also Chief Crafter & Co-Founder of The Craftory, introduces the session reflecting on the evolution of Purpose-driven business, FMCG 2.0, and delivering righteous causes brand by brand.

The Kofi Annan Lecture

Kofi Annan, Seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006), Nobel Peace Laureate and the founding chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, was one of our original Counsellors and a cherished friend to One Young World. To honour Kofi Annan and his legacy, we are proud to be staging The Kofi Annan Lecture 2019 in London.

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