“Ours can be the first generation to end poverty – and the last generation to address climate change before it is too late.”
Ban Ki-moon,
Secretary-General United Nations(2007-2016)
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUTH!
Formed in 2009, the Youth and United Nations Global Alliance is a gateway for young people around the world to get involved in the activities and initiatives of the United Nations.
YUNGA seeks to empower children and young people to have a greater role in society, raise awareness and become active agents of change. YUNGA aims to engage young people in activities of key environmental and social concern at both national and international levels.
Program objectives
Bring young people closer to the United Nations and its principles, create a global youth movement that is engaged in social and environmental personnel and civic actions.
Develop young leaders to assist in the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)and YUNGA within the University, community, and beyond.
Strengthening project management skills among young people, both for the development of innovative and collaborative solutions, and to mobilize the future leaders of the hemisphere.
How it works?
Stage #1
Learn
Get the knowledge and learn from leading experts about SDGs, YUNGA and soft skills
Stage #2
Engage
Engage with your community and create your own YUNGA Tribe
Stage #3
Research
Research the issues or the area you want to create your project on
Stage #4
Act
It's time for taking action and work on your project with your tribe members