Explore key insights from the ECOSOC Youth Forum as three young changemakers, Swara Patel, Alex Flores, and Marcia Bikié, share their experiences advocating for gender equality, rural development, and...

We joined Talita Honorato-Rzeszewicz and Kolfinna Tómasdóttir, co-chairs of the Global Youth Security Council, at the InterAction Council’s 39th Annual Plenary in Dublin, where they led conversations ...

As AI develops, we are seeing in real time how it can be effectively used to help tackle the climate crisis. But as AI seamlessly integrates with our everyday lives, scientists are warning about the d...

Counsellor announcement incoming! We are thrilled to announce the first wave of Counsellors joining us at the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025.

The world’s biggest challenges are deeply rooted in complex systems and structures. To create sustainable and meaningful change, leaders must adopt a systems-thinking approach that addresses these cha...

As of 2024, only five countries have met the SDG 17 target of dedicating 0.7% of national income to aid. If we are to achieve the SDGs by 2030, ODA must improve in scale and quality. In this blog, our...

As the Afghanistan Women’s national team Captain and a Fortuna Sittard player in the Dutch Eredivisie, Farkhunda has used her position to advocate for women's rights, both on and off the field. In 2021, Farkhunda made international headlines when she evacuated over 300 Afghans, including the Youth National Team and Football Federation Staff, from Afghanistan to Portugal after the Taliban’s rise to power. Beyond football, Farkhunda is the co-founder of Scarborough Simbas, a non-profit helping refugees and newcomers ease into Canadian society through sport. She also serves as the Director of Culture and Conscience at Respect Group, a humanitarian ambassador for Penny Appeal Canada and UNHCR Netherlands, and a global ambassador for WomenforWomen International. Her incredible work has earned her several awards, including the World Football Summit Positive Impact Award and the Women Who Inspire Award. Watch her speech to learn about her journey ⚽ Chapters: 00:00 - 01:30 - How my parents rebuilt a life as refugees from Afghanistan. 01:31 - 02:47 - What's it like to be an Afghanistan women’s football team player? 02:48 - 03:55 - The Scarborough Simbas: using football to heal refugee families. 03:56 - 05:07 - How I evacuated the Afghan women’s team after the Taliban seized Afghanistan. 05:17-06:42 - Founding the unofficial Afghan Youth National Football Team. Keep up with our latest news and follow us on social media 👇 Website: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ X: https://x.com/OneYoungWorld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneYoungWorld/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneyoungworld/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneyoungworld LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-young-world

AI is the fastest-growing industry in the world, and, although there are risks to using the technology, these five Ambassadors are showing how its powers can positively change the world.

Over 473 million children currently live in areas affected by conflict. More than 52 million of these children are estimated to be out of school. From Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of Congo, chil...

Our Ambassador Lama Amro, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BuildPalestine shares how she is building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palestine. With a wealth of experience in crowdfunding, Lama has coached over 80 projects, helping them raise over one million dollars in funding, and designs innovative programmes that support social enterprises at every stage of their journey. Under Lama's leadership, BuildPalestine has become the leading hub for social entrepreneurship in the region, driving positive change through sustainable business practices and social impact. Lama’s mission is to create pathways for entrepreneurs to not only launch their ventures but also scale them for long-term success. To date, five cohorts have graduated from her programme, and 27 tech startups have been launched, contributing to the growth of the Palestinian tech ecosystem. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more stories of innovation, leadership, and social impact from One Young World. Chapters 00:00 - 02:33 - What is it like to live in the West Bank? 02:34 - 03:37 - How has the Israeli occupation hindered Palestine’s development before the war? 03:38 - 05:16 - Who are BuildPalestine and how are they empowering social entrepreneurs? 05:17 - 06:25 - Meet the Palestinian trailblazers tackling water scarcity and unemployment. 06:26 - 07:23 - Why is justice more important than peace? #OneYoungWorld #OYW24 #SocialEntrepreneurship #BuildPalestine #Crowdfunding #TechStartups #Palestine #EntrepreneurshipEcosystem #FounderInstitute #Innovation #SocialImpact #MiddleEast #WomenInLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #Startups #SocialGood #OYWAmbassadors #GlobalImpact

Our Ambassador Maricelma Fialho is an Indigenous leader of the Terena people. She shares her powerful journey as a biomedical doctor and researcher dedicated to improving the health and well-being of her community. Maricelma’s speech sheds light on the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous communities and the crucial role she played in distributing essential supplies such as food and beverages to families in need. Her partnerships with local and international organisations helped hundreds of Indigenous families survive the crisis. Maricelma also represents Brazil at the Youth Leadership Coalition (IYLC) Latin America, advocating for greater civic and political participation of Indigenous youth. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Infectious and Parasitic Diseases at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). 🌍 Watch Maricelma Fialho’s inspiring speech and learn how she is leading change in Indigenous health, education, and community empowerment through her dedication to service, research, and leadership. Chapters: 00:00 - 02:19: Why Are Indigenous People Indispensable for Humanity's Success? 02:20 - 03:33: How Did Brazilian Indigenous Communities Overcome COVID-19? 03:34 - 04:36: What Are We Missing From the Terena Worldview? 04:37 - 05:20: Why Must Indigenous Peoples Be Involved in Policy-Making and Governance? 05:21 - 05:44: Why Do We Need to Save the Terena Language from Disappearing? 05:45 - 06:25: Can We Live in Harmony With Each Other? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of global leadership and social impact from One Young World. #OneYoungWorld #OYW24 #IndigenousLeadership #HealthcareAccess #COVID19Response #IndigenousHealth #DigitalInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #TerenaPeople #CommunityImpact #SustainableDevelopment #Brazil #IndigenousRights #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #PhDResearch #YouthLeadership #SocialImpact #CivicEngagement #InterculturalEducation

After 30 years in advertising, Kate Robertson launched One Young World, since dubbed 'the Young Davos'. She gives us her best career advice.

If you’re looking for the perfect book to inspire, motivate, and encourage you to change the world, look no further than this list of ten astounding books written by One Young World Ambassadors.

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Abeer AbuGhaith supports refugees in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region in finding employment through her organisations MENA Alliances and Jobs for Palestine, helping them build a sustaina...