Youth-led climate action initiatives are driving solutions for a sustainable future with cutting-edge tech and circular economic models.
The Youth Empowerment Fund has opened applications for youth-led initiatives in Kenya and across eligible countries, offering grants of up to KSh 750,000 Young individuals and informal groups can ...
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh's young entrepreneurs and innovators are emerging as key drivers of the state's growth story, with youth-led initiatives taking centre stage at this year's India International ...
UNGA represented a landmark moment for youth leadership at the UN, with progress in embedding institutional youth participation and youth-led innovations.
We also work with youth to spread the message offline, through initiatives like UNICEF’s first-ever Climate Comic Contest. Sathviga ‘Sona’ Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai, India, was the winner of the contest in 2017. Sridhar was inspired to take action on climate change after her community was hit by devastating floods in 2015.
For Zimbabwe, the Adolescents Strategy extends to include youth aged 20-24. The strategy provides guidance towards UNICEF Zimbabwe’s contribution to vulnerable adolescents and youth in becoming active agents of change by equipping them with knowledge, skills and opportunities to become socially, civically and economically resilient.
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties’ Forward Turn Youth Philanthropy Project provided $4,230 in mini-grants to four nonprofits to fund youth-led and youth-benefitting ...
BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Area Youth Council announces the launch of its Youth Action & Connection Initiative in partnership with Vermont Afterschool. This new opportunity supports youth-led ...
A CU Boulder-led initiative to reduce youth violence in hard-hit Denver neighborhoods was associated with a 75% decline in arrests for murder, assault, robbery and other youth crimes in recent years, ...
Tuko News: Smachs Foundation: Charlene Ruto Impresses Dad William Ruto with Progress of Her Youth Initiative
Charlene Ruto impressed President William Ruto by showcasing her Smachs Foundation's youth projects in beekeeping, tree planting, and climate-smart agriculture.
Smachs Foundation: Charlene Ruto Impresses Dad William Ruto with Progress of Her Youth Initiative
Cincinnati is funding youth-led community projects in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence as part of a crime prevention initiative. Cincinnati is funding youth-led community projects in ...
The Youth Pulse 2026 report reveals a generation ready to drive solutions on jobs, education, AI and climate. With over half the world under the age of 30, youth priorities are central to global stability and growth. Leaders can rebuild trust by elevating youth voices and backing youth-led action.
BANGKOK: A Thai youth-led initiative is using animation to help young children understand how to protect themselves from sexual abuse, an issue experts say often goes unreported, particularly among ...
Who are the youth of today? Generation unlimited We have approached several young people to understand their vision and how they look at the society they live in and make it their own, from each one perspective
Global youth are facing a generational mental health crisis, with economic, social and environmental issues putting them under unprecedented pressure.
In Zambia, adolescents and youth face significant challenges that hinder their development and potential. With over 50% of the population under the age of 18, youth are at the heart of our nation’s future. However, they grapple with issues such as high rates of unemployment, limited access to quality education, sexual and reproductive health services and increasing vulnerability to violence ...
The youth climate agenda extends beyond emissions reduction to encompass biodiversity protection, circular economy principles and climate-resilient infrastructure, with policies designed with youth representation from the outset.
South Asia's greatest strength is its youth; its young people are rising through adversity and rewriting the region’s story. On International Youth Day, we spotlight stories of young changemakers across South Asia. The region’s long-term growth and stability depends on investing in unlocking sustainable opportunities for young people.
SHARJAH, 28th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Youth Council (SYC), in collaboration with the UAE Youth Entrepreneurship Council, hosted an interactive youth session as part of the 9th edition of the ...
Brattleboro Reformer: Brattleboro Area Youth Council launches Youth Action & Connection Initiative with Vermont Afterschool
Brattleboro Area Youth Council launches Youth Action & Connection Initiative with Vermont Afterschool
CU Boulder News & Events: Youth violence prevention program shown to reduce arrests by up to 75%
Youth violence prevention program shown to reduce arrests by up to 75%
Eight student teams from Palm Beach County schools received $60,000 for community initiatives at Philanthropy Tank's finals.
Key stakeholders, including government and civil society, engaged youth in shaping policies and solutions to curb violence nationwide.
MSN: Youth Empowerment Fund invites Kenyan youth and groups to apply for KSh 750k grant in 2026
Youth Empowerment Fund invites Kenyan youth and groups to apply for KSh 750k grant in 2026
This report answers these questions, starting by examining the existing literature on youth engagement. After the literature review, research was conducted via interviews and workshops with young people who participated in multilateral international platforms. The interviews offered an opportunity for young people to provide information and mould recommendations. Overall, the goal was to ...
The UNV Youth Advocates Programme offers young people the chance to gain one-year professional experience through a National UN Volunteer (UNV) assignment with UNICEF, while also imparting their valuable insights into the organization's work for children and young people.
From hustle culture to systems change: How youth in the Global South ...
While federal climate change initiatives are expected to slow over the next three years, the D.C. Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment is considering legislation to bolster the ...