Thought leadership

5 young leaders tackling Africa's droughts

Nowhere is more susceptible to desertification than Africa. But it is also where a series of outstanding One Young World Ambassadors are fighting back against water scarcit... read more

Zuma steps down: 12 voices on the ground

After a tumultuous week in South African politics that has seen former President Jacob Zuma resign and Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as his replacement, the country is at a new cross... read more

Rebuilding the Friendly Islands in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita

Following Cyclone Gita's destructive impact in the Pacific countries of Samoa and Tonga, Tongan Ambassador Elizabeth Kite comments on its impact and how to rebuild aft... read more

Why it matters: One Young World Summit

OYW Ambassador Neeshad Shafi shares on Qatar Today his experience at OYW 2017. 

The Brazilian Hunger Games-style competition shaking up sustainability education

While The Hunger Games was a terrifying dystopian nightmare, The Sustainability Games are an inspirational invention that uses competition among young people to build a better w... read more

This is how this OYW Ambassador is serving millions of meals in India

It was the sight of wasted food at a celebrity wedding that first motivated OYW Ambassador Ankit Kawatra to quit his corporate job and set up a non-profit organisation to f... read more

This Brazilian Hunger Games-style competition is changing the face of sustainability

While The Hunger Games was a terrifying dystopian nightmare, The Sustainability Games are an inspirational invention that uses competition among young people to build a better w... read more

Happy #OYWDay!

Eight years ago, the first OYW Summit was starting in London. 

Addressing sexual harassment doesn’t just start on social media. It starts at home.

We can’t afford to be complicit - we need to call out those closest to us to bring about change.

#WEFLIVE wrap-up: 5 stories you need to read

Political action, technological progress and other issues OYW Ambassadors are actively acting on.