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1 Billion Futures: Unlocking Youth Livelihoods

Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council convened leaders to transform fragmented efforts for youth skilling and livelihoods into national solutions.

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Shabab Balad Academy Headquarters launch

A nationally led initiative advancing youth skills, employment, and opportunity through national leadership along with regional and global partnership.

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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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Canada & Qatar Join GenU as Lead Government Partners

This four-year, $80 million commitment will support UNICEF’s GenU to empower at least 300 million young people by 2027.

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Featured Stories

Beyond the headlines, every young person has a story.
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Stories of Impact

#WorkLifeReady Skilling and Livelihoods for Young People

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We asked 330,000 young people about the future of AI.

See how they responded

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Janet is Fighting Plastic Pollution and Unemployment

A young entrepreneur from Nairobi transforms synthetic hair waste into sustainable products while empowering women in her community.

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Redesigning Waste, Reimagining Futures

How a Young Engineer is Leading Grassroots Climate Action in Rural Egypt

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Latest News & Stories

The latest announcements and stories shaping youth opportunity today
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Unlocking the Potential of Pakistan’s Youth

Pur Azm Pakistan, a partnership of the Government of Pakistan, UNICEF and Generation Unlimited, supports youth development nationwide.

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World Environment Day 2026: Young People Driving Change

On World Environment Day, we highlight the important role of young people in driving practical climate action in their communities.

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GenU welcomes AGF CEO Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar to the Board

Her expertise in philanthropic investment and systems change will strengthen pathways from learning to livelihoods for young people.

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From Volunteer to Voice of Change

How Enas is Turning Learning into Opportunity

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Green Rising amplifies youth climate action in South Africa

Youth taking climate action for safer, healthier environments for children

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From Traditional Farmer to Agripreneur

Small‑scale farming transformed into a thriving enterprise through practical skills and opportunity

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Collective Action for a Cleaner Future

How digital tools, local leadership, & global partnerships empowered thousands of youth to map waste, mobilize communities & drive real environmental change

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Redesigning Waste, Reimagining Futures

How a Young Engineer is Leading Grassroots Climate Action in Rural Egypt

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