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New York, USA – Generation Unlimited (GenU), Accenture, USAID, and partners announced today the global winners of imaGen Ventures , a programme empowering young people with the skills and opportunities to drive social and green entrepreneurship, address the SDGs, and create a more sustainable future.   In its fourth edition, implemented with…, Meet the global winners, 1. Uganda – Erudites Movement , Winners from Uganda Erudites Movement is enabling households in Uganda to switch to green energy by providing them with clean and renewable energy generated from recycled water hyacinth.  The venture is revitalizing communities along Lake Victoria in Uganda impacted by water hyacinth, an invasive weed that has significantly diminished local…, 2. Turkiye – Charify , Team Charify shown in a laboratory Charify, developed by two STEM-dedicated girls, is a sustainable and low-cost water filter material produced from waste tangerine and banana peels, designed to efficiently absorb heavy metals in wastewater. It is a promising solution to the global heavy metal water pollution crisis. Heavy metals, known for their…, 3. Egypt – EcoStraw , Team Ecostraw Eco Straw turns rice straw waste into valuable resources, producing high-quality ethanol and organic fertilizer through advanced fermentation technology which reduce air pollution, and provide farmers with a new source of income by purchasing their rice straw. Ecostraw partners with farmers to collect and process it using advanced…, 4. Lebanon – BreedinGo , A young man wearing a coat holding his cell phone in his right hand. On the cell phone screen, there are some numbers and colorful rectangles. BreedinGo is revolutionizing the approach to wheat farming, tackling the pressing issues of food security and rising bread prices by equipping greenhouses with 'speed breeding' techniques and robotic…, 5. Mexico - Ovejas Ecofriendly , Young girl wearing a purple uniform feeding a baby goat with a bottle. Ovejas Ecofriendly focuses on the ecologically responsible production of lamb through strategies to optimize production performance, contributing to the generation of economically viable livestock systems and supporting financially vulnerable sectors without overlooking the…, 6. Ghana – CTN Technologies , A group of 11 young people standing behind a table. On top of the table there are technological devices such as drones. CTN Technologies is an EdTech company shaping Africa's future workforce through cutting-edge training in robotics, 3D printing and modeling, and drone technology. Focused on youth, especially girls and underserved communities,…, 7. Bangladesh – BD Highway Turbine , BD Highway Turbine is developing an intelligent vertical axis wind turbine to transform coastal areas and highways into renewable energy resources with zero environmental effect. The BD Highway Turbine uses a vertical axis technology to tap into the immense power generated by fast-moving vehicles on our roads, such as trucks and buses, ingeniously…, 8. India – Blind Eye , A young man sits on a chair playing with an electronic device that is on a table. Blind Eye is an innovative wearable assistive device that empowers the visually impaired towards greater self-dependence. This hands-free device provides guidance, reads in multiple languages, recognizes individuals and their expressions, and informs users about…, 9. South Africa – ReCha , A man and a woman talking in front of piles of bags of waste material. Recycling Champions is a socially responsible enterprise & waste sourcing and collection franchise model turning waste into livelihoods. ReCha aims to bridge the gap in the waste management and recycling industry in South Africa, with a goal to increase recycling rates,…, 10. Iraq - Psychyar , Psychyar is a mental health platform and application developed by medical college students in Iraq that connects patients to mental healthcare professionals. Daroondost. The platform connects people to a network of professionals, offering features such as appointment booking, location-based mental health resources, and personalized recommendations…

Nearly three-quarters of young people aged 15 to 24 are off-track to acquire the skills needed for employment. This skills gap is amplified for adolescent girls and young women. The ability for girls, particularly the most marginalized, to make decisions affecting their education and employment is often limited by social, financial, and policy…, Our Response, Adopting a girl-centered approach, GESP addresses the skills deficit among young women through several pathways:  enhancing the quality and relevance of skills development programs aligned with local job demands, offering access to high-quality, market-relevant skills training, strengthening pathways to learning and earning across various careers…

DUBAI, 8 December 2023  – In a major drive to mobilize world leaders to scale children- and youth-led grassroots climate action, UNICEF, Generation Unlimited (GenU) and partners launched the Green Rising initiative at RewirEd Summit hosted by GenU Founding Partner Dubai Cares on the first-ever COP Youth, Children, Education and Skills Day.   Over…, Hon. Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Labour & Employment of India, RewirEd Dr. Rania al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt Rania al-Mashat, HE Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt, RewirEd Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda Hon Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, Hon Dr. Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda, RewirEd GenU CEO Kevin Frey at RewirEd addressing the ministers on stage KevinFreyatRewirEd RewirEd Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary-General, World Organization of the Scout Movement Ahmad Alhendawi, Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary-General, World Organization of the Scout Movement, ReWirED Charlene Ruto, Founder, Smachs Foundation, Kenya Charlene-Ruto, Charlene Ruto, Founder, Smachs Foundation, Kenya, RewirEd Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, CapGemini Shobha-Meera, Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, CapGemini, RewirEd Alexandra van der Ploeg, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, SAP Alexandra van der Ploeg, Alexandra van der Ploeg, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, SAP, COP28 Amal Ridene, youth negotiator and Scout from Tunisia, addressing the audience RewirEd, Amal Ridene, Tunisian youth negotiator, Scout and member of Generation Unlimited's Young People's Action Team, COP28 Kitty van der Heijden, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF Kitty-van-der-Heijden, Kitty van der Heijden, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF, RewirEd Hon. Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Labour & Employment of India Dr. Rania al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda GenU CEO Kevin Frey at RewirEd addressing the ministers on stage Ahmad…, Mobilizing partners to deliver impact , Children and young people — the least responsible for the climate crisis — are the most impacted, often suffering its greatest consequences. Half of the global youth surveyed (57%) in a recent study  from UNICEF USA experience “eco-anxiety”. Yet, they are keen to tackle the crisis with resilience and action. Supporting them as lifelong champions…, Young people as partners at COP28, Throughout COP28, Generation Unlimited and partners advocated for the inclusion and preparedness of children and youth as partners in a climate-changed world, from grassroots to negotiation tables and forums like COP28. This was the focus at an event co-hosted with UAE Minister and COP28 Youth Climate Champion H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui; while a Green…

In the heart of China, amidst the pulsating beat of a world waking up to the urgent call of sustainable development, the World Youth Development Forum unfolded in a series of exciting dialogues that celebrated the young people's determination for positive change. Urmila Sarkar, in her capacity as Director of Programmes at Generation Unlimited,…

Young people will be the key to building a net-zero world, but they need the green skills and opportunities to make this happen! We can't tackle the climate crisis without addressing the skills crisis, and green skills must be placed at the center of our efforts to achieve net-zero. That's why we're investing in green skills acquisition for young…

We believe that young people have a unique and powerful role to play in climate advocacy. They are the ones who will inherit the planet, and they are the most passionate about protecting it. This is why we are committed to providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to become effective advocates for change. Advocacy is crucial…, How young advocates are making a difference  , Ecuador: In Ecuador, UNICEF strengthened advocacy capacities of young climate change leaders and supported their first participation to technical workshops conducted by Ministry of Environment to formulate Ecuador's Second Nationally Determined Contributions" (NDC). Mexico: A U-Report poll was launched in July 2023 to gather insights from young…

Today’s young people experience the impact of climate change every day, even though they are least responsible for it.  In the face of this global crisis, young people are rising to the challenge and taking action to protect the planet. From planting trees, cleaning up rivers and beaches, helping communities cope, and advocating for renewable…

In a drive to create meaningful societal impact by empowering young people, Capgemini joins UNICEF on a three-year partnership to support the Green Rising initiative .  Implemented by Generation Unlimited, Green Rising aims to support the mobilization of millions of young people at a grassroots level, to drive climate action. Through this…

AMMAN, Jordan, 15 November 2023 – There was a buzz in the air- a youthful buzz of young minds with big talent getting together to cheer each other on.  UNICEF Jordan  and Generation Unlimited hosted teams of youth innovators whose winning ideas showed huge potential to transform lives in their communities. These teams emerged as Global winners of…

NEW YORK, 21 September 2023 – On the sidelines of the 78 th  session of the United Nations General Assembly, Generation Unlimited’s Global Leadership Council (GLC) came together with a diverse assembly of global leaders from governments, businesses, foundations, multilateral organizations, civil society, and youth to explore new prospects to…, Announcements, Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development of Canada, announced $20M support for Generation Unlimited, including $7M for The Green Rising. Kate Hampton, CEO of Children's Investment Fund Foundation, announced a $15 Million commitment to YuWaah! (Generation Unlimited India) to help youth, especially girls, access digital skills and…,  COP28 and Mobilization of The Green Rising, Hand of a young girl shown in close-up next to a planted sapling Discussions at the GLC demonstrated that there's a united drive to make the upcoming COP28 the most inclusive one to date. The combined focus of our partnership ecosystem is being placed on skill-building, opportunities, and most importantly, active youth involvement. Through The…

New York — The Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF's Generation Unlimited (GenU), and IKEA Foundation announced today their strategic partnership to launch a pioneering Green Entrepreneurship Programme that is aimed at empowering African youth and tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity. In a…

Meet Tariladei Tonkiri, an ambitious 27 year old from Nigeria, on a journey to expand her professional abilities and knowledge and a stellar example of the ambition and initiative of Africa’s youth.  Africa is the fastest growing continent in the world with a dynamic and vibrant youth population. Despite this, youth accounts for 60% of Africa’s…