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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.

 

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One Young World

One Young World is a global community and platform dedicated to empowering young leaders from 190+ countries to drive social impact and innovation. The organization brings together the brightest emerging leaders through multiple programs including the flagship One Young World Summit, an online Academy, a vibrant Community network, and various funding and accelerator initiatives. One Young World serves young leaders, organizations, governments, universities, and the private sector by creating networking opportunities, providing education and professional development, offering scholarships and funding for young-led initiatives, and facilitating collaboration on global challenges including sustainability, social equity, and inclusive governance.

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Programs

Program One Young World Summit The flagship biennial gathering that unites young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organizations to accelerate social impact, drive youth empowerment, and champion innovation. The 2026 Summit will be held in Cape Town. Young leaders can apply for scholarships to attend. Visit program page Program One Young World Academy An online learning and professional development program for young leaders seeking to build skills and knowledge in areas relevant to social impact and leadership. Visit program page Program One Young World Community An ongoing network platform that connects young leaders globally to collaborate, share ideas, and access opportunities beyond the annual summit. Visit program page Program Scholarships Financial support enabling young leaders from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to attend the One Young World Summit and access other programs. Visit program page Program Action Accelerator A program supporting young-led initiatives and projects with funding, mentorship, and resources to scale impact. Visit program page Program Leadership Networks Specialized networks organized by sector or thematic focus to deepen collaboration among young leaders working on specific global challenges. Visit program page Program One Young World Awards Recognition and awards program celebrating exceptional young leaders and their contributions to social impact. Visit program page Program Funding Young Leaders Direct funding opportunities and resources available to young leaders to support their projects and initiatives. Visit program page Program One Young World Studios Content creation and media production arm producing stories and insights from the global young leader community. Visit program page

Events

Event One Young World Summit 2026 Biennial summit taking place in Cape Town, bringing together young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organizations to work on accelerating social impact and youth empowerment. Open applications for scholarships to attend. Visit event page

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