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The world faces an urgent challenge: 1.8 billion young people are standing on the brink of adulthood.

Yet, a staggering 60% of young people are projected to lack essential skills by 2030, putting their very prospects for dignified lives at risk. The long-term impacts of this crisis will ripple through our economies, communities, and societies, deepening inequality and locking young people out of the opportunities they need to build a better life.

The time to act is now!

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Latest News

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Unlocking opportunities for young people today means 1.8 billion reasons to be hopeful about tomorrow

Our Priorities

Entrepreneurship

Boosting entrepreneurial skills and opportunities for young people

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Employment

Ramping up access to world-class digital skilling solutions & livelihood opportunities

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Social Impact

Supporting young people as change-makers and co-creators of solutions

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Discover The Green Rising

Our new global initiative to support youth climate action globally