One Young World

Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North Africa
North America
01. Networking
03. Capacity Building Programs
08. Changemaker Community Memberships
16. Advocacy
17. Storytelling

One Young World is the global forum for young leaders. We identify, promote and connect the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership.

 

About

One Young World

One Young World is a global platform and community dedicated to empowering young leaders aged 18–30 from over 190 countries. The organization convenes talented youth through its flagship One Young World Summit, an annual gathering that unites emerging leaders with experienced counsellors and speakers to collaborate on solutions for social impact, sustainability, and innovation. Beyond the summit, One Young World offers scholarships, the One Young World Academy for professional development, an Ambassador Community for ongoing engagement, the Action Accelerator for funding young leaders' initiatives, and various leadership networks. The organization serves young leaders seeking to drive positive change while building a powerful global network of changemakers.

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Programs

One Young World Summit

Annual flagship event uniting young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organizations. Participants work together to accelerate social impact, drive youth empowerment, and champion innovation. The 2026 Summit will be held in Cape Town. Application via scholarships available.

One Young World Academy

Professional development program offering educational resources and training for young leaders to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Scholarships Program

Funding opportunities for young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit and participate in organization activities.

Action Accelerator

Program providing funding and support to young leaders working on social impact initiatives and projects.

One Young World Community

Ambassador Community providing ongoing engagement, networking, and collaboration opportunities for One Young World members and alumni.

Leadership Networks

Structured networks connecting young leaders across sectors and geographies for peer learning and collaborative action.

One Young World Awards

Recognition program celebrating outstanding young leaders and their contributions to social change.

One Young World Studios

Content creation and media platform producing resources and storytelling related to youth leadership and social impact.

Events

2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town

Upcoming flagship summit bringing together young leaders from 190+ countries. Applications open through scholarships program.

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