Our Approach
We focus on inspiring, equipping, and elevating young leaders by:
- Inspiring them to increase their social impact
- Building their skills and capacity
- Elevating their profiles
This approach ensures young changemakers translate ideas into impact.
Our Core Initiatives
One Young World Summit
This isn't just another conference. It’s the ultimate gathering of global changemakers shaping tomorrow.
Our flagship event, the annual Summit, brings together 2,000+ of the world's brightest young leaders, from emerging executives to social entrepreneurs and activists, for four transformative days that shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time.
From climate activists to tech innovators, human rights advocates to sustainability champions, the Summit unites diverse voices around one mission: building a better world.
One Young World Community
20,500+ young leaders. A force for change.
Once you're part of One Young World, you're in for life. Our global Community isn't just about networking; it's about sustained collaboration that drives real change.
One Young World Academy
Real-world learning designed for real-world impact.
Our Academy isn’t just theory. It’s designed by and for changemakers who understand what you actually need to succeed.
Led by industry experts, our courses combine world-class content with peer-to-peer learning and ongoing mentorship that actually sticks.
Our Global Leadership Programme
Ready to amplify your impact? Join thousands of young changemakers in our transformative leadership journey.
Here's what you get:
- 6-month pre-Summit leadership bootcamp with exclusive online workshops and networking
- Post-Summit Action Accelerator to turn your ideas into real-world impact
Ages 18-30 and already making waves? Here's how to join the movement
impact
Real change, measurable results.
Since 2010, our Ambassadors have reached over 58 million people with projects aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through transparent tracking and reporting, we showcase the power of youth-led action across topics such as climate action, gender equality and sustainable energy, to name a few.
Our Community isn't just talking about transformation — they're delivering it. One Young World Ambassadors are reshaping industries and societies worldwide.
By the numbers:
1:16 Social Return on Investment of Ambassador projects featured in the 2024/25 Annual Impact Report
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Recent breakthroughs: Climate tech innovations reducing carbon emissions across three continents. Healthcare solutions reaching underserved communities in 25+ countries. Policy changes protecting human rights for millions. Educational programs closing opportunity gaps for the next generation.
One Young World Studios
One Young World Studios creates world-class content that puts changemakers center stage.
Our teams produce everything from mini-documentaries to full-length features and viral campaigns, all designed to showcase the incredible work happening in our global Community.
Every piece of content serves our mission: ensuring young leaders have the platforms and visibility they deserve.
Partner with Us
Leading companies, NGOs, and academic institutions partner with One Young World to access top emerging talent, support inclusive leadership development, and invest in future-ready executives.
From Fortune 500 companies to grassroots NGOs, our partners understand that investing in young leaders isn't just good for business, it's essential for our shared future.
Let's explore how we can work together to unleash the next generation of world-changers.