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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!

Latest News

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Barbados PM Mia Mottley named Global Chair of Green Rising

UNICEF and partners also launch national Green Rising chapter to equip youth for a greener future.

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How youth are redefining the future of AI

Four young changemakers from Generation Unlimited share how their views on AI have evolved, using it to drive impact and develop new skills.-

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World Environment Day 2025: Youth Leading Climate Action

Young people around the world are turning passion into action, driving real change for their communities and the planet.

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16 May 2025

Youth Perspectives on Climate: Preparing for a Sustainable Future

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

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Global Programmes

Our global programmes – delivered together with government donors, private sector, and young people – are designed for transformational change

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GenU Around The World

GenU is active in 89 geographically diverse countries, with young people steering the agenda in each of their countries.

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Our Priorities

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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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Explore What We Do

Discover The Green Rising

Our new global initiative to support youth climate action globally
Young people engaged in climate action
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Green Rising

Mobilising Millions of Young People to Protect their Communities from the Climate Crisis

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The Green Rising Concept Note

Mobilising Millions of Young People to Protect their Communities from the Climate Crisis

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