About One Younger World

One Younger World is the worldwide group for younger leaders. We exist to develop younger leaders who’re taking motion to unravel the world’s large challenges.

All of it begins with the One Younger World Summit, an annual gathering of two,000+ of the brightest younger leaders from each nation and sector. Delegates from 190+ international locations are counselled by influential political, enterprise, and humanitarian leaders reminiscent of Justin Trudeau, Invoice Clinton, Meghan Markle, and lots of others to harness the data and expertise wanted for being impactful change makers.

The One Younger World Summit 2023 shall be held within the vibrant metropolis of Belfast. Belfast is a metropolis famend for its resilience and optimism. Having emerged from many years of battle as a result of braveness and resilience of its folks, the town and its folks perceive the significance of management. 2023 marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Belfast / Good Friday Settlement.

In regards to the Scholarship

In Might of 2022, the workplace of the United Nations Excessive Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) introduced that for the primary time ever, over 100 million folks had been forcibly displaced, as results of each new and pre-existing conflicts. Compounded by financial insecurity, the local weather disaster, and political instability, the refugee disaster appears to worsen within the many years to return. On the centre of this problem are people dwelling precariously with unclear futures. Motion should be taken to finish the refugee disaster, drawing on the assets of a variety of sectors, from native authorities to civil society organizations, to nationwide and multilateral governing our bodies.

As the worldwide group for younger leaders, One Younger World is obsessed with nurturing the capability of younger leaders from all backgrounds. This scholarship programme has been created to reinforce our inclusion of younger leaders from refugee backgrounds. The scholarship will allow younger leaders to take part within the One Younger World Summit 2023 which takes place in Belfast, UK. Along with collaborating within the Summit, every scholar will be part of the One Younger World Ambassador group, offering them with entry to a continued programme of mentorship, instructional occasions, talking engagements, and funding alternatives.