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The One Young World Summit unites the brightest young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organisations, working together to accelerate social impact, drive youth empowerment, and champion innovation for a better tomorrow.

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Ambassadors in Action

Watch our latest Ambassadors in Action film and witness the impact of our Community worldwide.

58.57 million people positively impacted by featured Ambassador-led projects since 2010

$ 1:16 For every $1 of value invested, One Young World Ambassadors deliver $16 of social value

Crystal Asige, Kenya

Crystal is a Senator in the Kenyan parliament and advocate for diversity and inclusion representing special interest groups.

Jamie Crummie, United Kingdom

Jamie Crummie is the co-founder of Too Good To Go, the world's largest marketplace for surplus food.

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, Australia

A proud Bundjalung widubul Wiabul woman, author, writer and survivor of Family Policing in Australia, Vanessa was appointed the inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.