ONE YOUNG WORLD
What is One Young World?
One Young World was founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate
Robertson. We are a UK-based charity that gathers together the
brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to
make lasting connections to create positive change.
We stage an annual Summit where the most valuable young talent
from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other
forward-thinking organisations are joined by world leaders, acting
as the One Young World Counsellors.
At the Summit, delegates debate, formulate and share innovative
solutions for the pressing issues the world faces.
At past Summits delegates were joined by a line-up of
Counsellors that included Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Sir Bob
Geldof, Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, Professor Muhammad Yunus,
Jamie Oliver, Jack Dorsey and Arianna Huffington. Click here to
find out more about past Counsellors.
After each Summit, the delegates, who are then known as One
Young World Ambassadors, work on their own initiatives or lend the
power of the One Young World network to those initiatives already
in existence. Of those in employment, many return to their
companies and set about creating change from within, energising
their corporate environment.
Who can be a One Young World Ambassador?
One Young World delegates are 18-30 years old who have
demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to effecting
positive change. Many have already had an impact in their home
countries on a range of issues, including the role of business in
society, transparency in business and government, the impact of
climate change, global health and hunger relief.
If you think you meet the requirements, we welcome you to apply
to attend the 2016 Summit by creating a candidate profile. If your
profile is approved it will be displayed on the One Young World
website and you can seek the necessary funding to attend the
Summit.
At the Summit Closing Ceremony, delegates graduate as One Young
World Ambassadors, joining a network of young leaders who are
creating positive change around the world.
Apply now
How is it funded?
Delegates’ expenses to attend a Summit may be funded by private
citizens, companies, NGOs, education establishments and public
bodies.
More information about how to fund a delegate can be found
here.
The cost for each delegate attending the Summit encompasses
travel within the host city, accommodation, meals, access to
laptops, desktops and mobile devices, venue costs, chaperones and
satellite and wireless connectivity.
The 2016 delegate fee is £2,975 (plus VAT).
Where will the next Summit be held?
The One Young World Summit 2016 will take place in Ottawa,
Canada 28 September to 1 October 2016.
Where have previous Summits been held?
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