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Youth Delegate Benefits

Some Success Stories

With YOUNGA, we aim to amplify the impact of our Delegates year-round.

Here are some of the ways we have elevated our Delegates and advanced their success.

Umang Dhingra
Scholarships for career readiness and professional development

Delegate alumni, Umang Dhingra, received a $2,000 scholarship

Emily Copeland's art for the UN headquarters
Global media and exposure

Emily Copeland's art was projected on the UN headquarters building and Time Square

The VoiceOut Squad
Entrepreneurship support and impact projects

The VoiceOut Squad was formed by YOUNGA 2021 Youth Delegates

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Youth Delegate Benefits

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  • Shape policy discussions and advocate for the hopes, concerns and ideas of young people globally
  • Receive free access to expert-led leadership and advocacy training
  • Get first-rate virtual access to world leaders, decision-makers and celebrity advocates through interactive sessions to share your ideas and get your questions answered
  • Gain tangible career and entrepreneurship advice to start-up, implement and scale project impact
  • Get exposure to networking, skills enrichment and collaborative opportunities 
  • Join a supportive community of passionate, like-minded young changemakers across 150+ countries
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Youth Delegate Testimonials

That is a space to grow as a young leader. It is a unique learning experience, because of the dynamics of the sessions and the incredible guests. The networking sessions were amazing to connect with the other delegates and talk about our projects.
María Fernanda NegretePeru
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Just hearing what my fellow delegates have accomplished; it made me realize how much potential young people have and it motivated me to take my tutoring business seriously.
Enock SokoSouth Africa
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The top takeaway was that youth are the future and when we unite our voices we can be a powerful force to make change in the world
Beverly MarsdenCanada
Beverly Marsden
My top take away from this workshop is that the best project I can work on is myself. Before bringing the gap let my life be an example of a bridged gap.
Farounbi Promise AyomideNigeria
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Younga to me was more than amazing. I felt very inspired and uplifted when meeting delegates from around the world, discussing and co-creating solutions and realizing how youth like us can have an important role in community.
Kazi Nafisa SanjanaBangladesh
Kazi Nafisa Sanjana
Even with only our screens,Younga was surrounded by a community and environment that was full of change makers. I was able to see people who shared my desire for a brighter future, and it was reassuring to know that I wasn't alone.
Caitlin Jane CalicaUnited States
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Ratings

Youth Delegates from the past 3 years say…

would recommend Younga
would attend YOUNGA again
felt empowered to take action

The Youth Delegate Experience

Innovation Masterminds

Live, virtual sessions in an intimate setting connecting Youth Delegates directly with thought leaders, fellow changemakers, celebrity activists, & decision-makers, including UN officials and industry leaders, to discuss global challenges & co-create solutions.

Policy Working Groups

Formed by Youth Delegates & mentored by the BridgingTheGap team to understand the priorities and identify external factors, challenges, opportunity gaps & proposed solutions across the top global challenges most important to young people today.

Global Programming

A day dedicated to activation—Youth Delegates are provided with virtual & in-person opportunities to take action within their own communities or the global community toward creating a more inclusive, sustainable world.

Since its inception in 2020, Younga Youth Delegates have represented 170+ nations and territories.

  • Alliance Members and YOUNGA Delegates
  • Alliance Members
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Alliance and Delegates

Thematic Tracks

Climate And Sustain Living [2022 Colour]

Climate Action & Sustainability

Oceans, environment, zero waste, climate change, sustainability, wildlife, agriculture, etc.

Future Of Edu And Work [2022 Colour]

Education & Innovation

Education, employment, skills, decent work, entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, STEM, impact investing, etc.

Equality And Inclusion [2022 Colour]

Equality &
Inclusion

LGBTQ+, gender, inequalities, accessibility, ability, diversity, etc.

Mental Health And Wellbeing [2022 Colour]

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental health, physical health, mindfulness, healthcare, WASH, sexual health, self-care, pandemics, etc.

Peace And Justice [2022 Colour]

Peace &
Prosperity

Peace, social justice, human rights, democracy, war and conflict, activism, poverty, corruption, legal system, etc.

Connect with top tier leaders in intimate settings

Ahmad Alhindawi
Ahmad Alhendawi
Youngest UN official in history and first-ever UN Envoy on Youth
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed
Actress, entrepreneur and founder of BaYou with Love
Equality and Inclusion
Anne-Rachel Inne
Anne-Rachel Inne
Regional Office Director Africa, ITU
Future of Education and Work
Calum Worthy
Calum Worthy
Actor and ONE Campaign Ambassador
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Saskia Nino de Rivera
Saskia Nino de Rivera
Criminal Justice Activist, Turner Prize Recipien
Peace and Justice
Miya Cech
Miya Cech
Actress (Nickelodeon's The Astronauts)
Equality and Inclusion
Bodhi Patil
Bodhi Patil
UN Youth Ocean Activist and Co-creator of Ocean Uprise, Parley for Ocean
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
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Pitbull
Mr. Worldwide, Grammy Award-Winning Rapper, Songwriter and Record Producer
Future of Education and Work
Marina Maiero
Technical Officer, Department of Health, Environmental and Climate Change at WHO
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Lewis Tan
Lewis Tan
Actor (Mortal Kombat, Shadow & Bone) and martial artist
Future of Education and Work
Brandon Farbstein
Brandon Farbstein
Gen Z activist, speaker and author
Equality and Inclusion
Arash Bordbar
Associate Education Officer, UNHCR
Peace and Justice
Drew Ray Tanner
Actor on Riverdale, Somewhere Between and You Me Her, Musician
Equality and Inclusion
Callie Broaddus
Callie Broaddus
Founder and executive director of Reserva: The Youth Land Trust
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
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4.5 Rating

4.5/5

About

Younga® is the largest global festival for impact. Using mixed reality, Younga unites young people with decision-makers to co-create solutions for a more inclusive, sustainable world during the United Nations Decade of Action from 2020 to 2030.


Through interactive and intergenerational experiences, Younga equips young people with skill-building opportunities, action-oriented programming and curated connections.
As a global participatory platform, Younga empowers youth to share their hopes, concerns and ideas for the future with the world’s top industry leaders, celebrity advocates, brands and organizations.

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More Youth Delegate Testimonials

YOUNGA 2023 was platform for me to increase my connectivity with people all over world. I even got opportunity for meaningful training customized for innovators from this experience.
Rajan Kumar SahNepal
Rajan Kumar Sah
Younga 2022 opened my eyes to so many issues and ways to combat those issues around the world. Connecting with so many like-minded youth from different places helped me feel inspired to make an empowering change in my community and beyond!
Maya BhattUnited States
Maya Bhatt
The collective spirit and unity at YOUNGA 2023 were a force! Learning from diverse perspectives and shared experiences left me with an unwavering belief in our ability to shape a brighter future together.
PRAKHAR PRANJWALIndia
Prakhar Pranjwal
The environment provided to us young leaders where we were allowed to discuss global issues and come up with solutions to try and solve some of the global problems. Working with young people from around the world has truly been inspiring.
Tumelo Pamela MatoboLesotho
Tumelo Pamela Matobo
Many fellows shared the organization they are working to address Climate Change and some of them had their own organization so it was a plus point for me. And connecting with like minded people is always the top takeaway.
Nida KhanPakistan
Nida Khan

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