The youth assembly
The Youth Assembly is a platform that cultivates a global network of young leaders and change-makers through the exchange, education, and entrepreneurship with the aim to empower the next generation of leaders and provide them with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, trailblazers, and influencers and develop global competence and critical skills, and transform their vision for a better future through their innovative action.
The Conference
The flagship conference which was held for the first time in 2004 at the UN Headquarters in New York, created an intergenerational space for dialogue among civil society, academia, the private sector, and the youth to tackle the global issues in the 21st century with innovative ideas and solutions. The conference was held twice a year in 2011 and consists of various discussions and activities that discuss issues related to social, economic, and environmental and other issues, and also equip the youth with critical skills that are necessary for today’s global economy.
By taking part in various skill-building workshops the delegates are given an opportunity to connect with key leaders and experts in various other fields and also propose solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges that the world faces.
The Delegates
The Youth Assembly is a platform that brings together the foremost young leaders and changemakers of the world at the heart of global change twice in a year. The Youth Assembly delegates are normally of age 16 to 32, and come from different countries across the globe and have one thing in common that they possess strong leadership potential and also have a keen interest in global issues that the world is facing.
The Speakers
Since 2004, the most notable speakers have been included in the youth assembly that includes UN leaders and senior-most staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. Past speakers of the youth assembly include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi, incumbent UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake, Presidents of the UN General Assembly, former UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman, American economist Jeffrey Sachs, Indian-American socio-political activist Arun Gandhi, and activists such as Alexandria Villasenor, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Amani Al Khatahtbeh.
Organizers and Partners
The Youth Assembly was created in 2004 by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation and their aim was to amplify youth engagement and participation in global development. Friendship Ambassadors Foundation’s expertise is rooted in cultural exchange and thus the Youth Assembly develops collaboration between youth and key stakeholders and also supports the implementation of global commitments which includes the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The sessions of the Youth Assembly are organized in collaboration with the mission and impact-driven organizations and companies that facilitate a holistic approach in developing today’s young aspiring leaders. The youth assembly has worked with many prestigious institutions and organizations, such as the United Nations, World Bank Group, UNESCO, ILO, UN Environment, PepsiCo, Microsoft, the Resolution Project, Thought for Food, Instagram, Virgin Unite, WCS, the Nature Conservancy, the Climate Reality Project, UN SDSN-Youth, Candid (formerly the Foundation Center), BRAC, CARE, Liter of Light, Terracycle, and many more.
What’s new with The Youth Assembly?
Unlimited Networking opportunity
Building your own profile and connecting with different speakers and other delegates within the platform.
Live Sessions
Getting a chance to engage in webcasts live Question and answer, and polls presented by notable experts and various organizations.
Discussion Forums
Enrich the discussion on certain topics by participating in forums in each session.
Archived Sessions
You will also get access to the recordings of the sessions for your further review or reflection.
Talent Showcase
Showcase your talent by taking part in the Culture Fest showcase, which will be presented virtually during the conference.
Cultural Exchange
You will get to share the beauty of your country’s culture and tradition through the local art, dance, cuisine, or language of your country.
Virtual Hub
You will get the opportunity to present the exceptional work that you are doing among other delegates to share ideas and also inspire action.
Additional Resources
You will also have access to exclusive resources. And you can view or download additional resources provided by presenters during their sessions for further review and reference.
THE YOUTH ASSEMBLY Global Impact Challenge
Do you want to win support for your brilliant and unique idea? Are you a young leader with an idea for a social impact project and want to contribute to the Global Goals? Do you want to bring change in our society? Then you are in the right place. You can Compete for the Global Impact Challenge. You just have to submit your application to your regional GAIN Hub and also get an amazing chance to be featured across our many platforms and receive funding that would help you to support your venture.
Our Global Action and Impact Network (GAIN) Hubs for the first time conducted many regional Impact Challenges across the globe. The winners of each Hub have earned the golden opportunity to compete at the Global Impact Challenge during the 25th session of The Youth Assembly.
Do you want to become the next Global Impact Challenge winner?
First, you have to become a member of the Global Action and Impact Network (GAIN) and then you can join the next Impact Challenge.
How to join the youth assembly
1. First, you have to sign up and then you will become a member of GAIN.
2. Email a GAIN Hub that is in your region with the subject line “Impact Challenge”.
3. Then you will receive instructions on how to participate in the global impact challenge. Submit the application and wait for the selection process.
PRIZE for Youth Assembly
- During the closing ceremony of the Youth Assembly, the winners will receive their award
- And will also be featured on our global platforms
- Will receive mentorship on social entrepreneurship
- And also earn the opportunity to pitch their ideas to experts in the field, and receive funding for the implementation of their projects
- All finalists will receive feedback to further develop and improvise their social impact project proposals and work on them
So what are you waiting for? Apply now.
