It’s a wrap on day two of #OYW24, and we’re still reeling from the excitement! 👉 Icons Cher and Jane Goodall chatted about the need for conservation being more critical than ever 👉 Paul Polman, Chairman of our board, launched The New Now, a systems-thinking programme empowering the boldest emerging young leaders. Link in bio to apply! 👉 Water warriors David Suzuki and Sue Whisky spoke to James Chau about saving our seas and rivers 👉 We heard from Indigenous artist, Notorious Cree 👉 Delegates networked, made new friends and dove into action-centred workshop sessions Tomorrow is set to be another action-filled day where we’ll dive into AI and Health Equality - we cannot wait! What was your favourite moment from day two? Share in the comments below 👇
One Young World
Non-profit Organizations
The global Community for young leaders. 2024 Summit: Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke
About us
One Young World is the global Community for young leaders. At the annual Summit, the brightest talent from every country and sector debate and devise innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. They are counselled by influential business, political, and humanitarian leaders such as Paul Polman, Angela F. Williams, Hasina Safi, Terry Crews and Professor Muhammad Yunus, amongst many other global luminaries. One Young World offers an unrivalled platform to effect change at a global level, with 15,000+ Ambassadors in the network, driving innovation worldwide. Each year, the One Young World community sets the agenda, ensuring that topics are relevant, pressing and engaging. Delegates attend the annual Summit and leave as One Young World Ambassadors. These delegates are selected from partner organisations, attend independently, or are selected through scholarships. Ambassadors return from the Summit with the means and motivation to make a difference in their communities and organisations. Using the inspiration from the Summit, Ambassadors then have access to the power of the 15,000+ global network of young leaders to accelerate existing initiatives or establish new ventures. One Young World partners with over 190 global organisations, NGOs and educational institutions - boasting the largest corporate footprint in its sector. For every 1 USD invested, One Young World Ambassadors deliver 16 USD of SROI. The next One Young World Summit will be held in Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, Canada (17-21 September 2024).
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http://www.oneyoungworld.com
External link for One Young World
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Transparency & Integrity, Education, Global Business, Health, Human Rights, Leadership & Governance, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Gender equality, not-for-profit, and Corporate Social Responsibility
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14 Irving Street
London, WC2H 7AF, GB
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Platforming Indigenous voices and taking on the climate and ecological crisis. 🌟 Day two at #OYW24 has been astonishing! 🌍 We heard from conservation icons Dr David Suzuki and Dr Jane Goodall 📣 were inspired by the young Indigenous leaders fighting for Indigenous peoples’ voices to be heard in global decision-making 🤝 made incredible connections in our Community Square. Let us know in the comments your highlight from day two at the One Young World Summit Montréal/Tiohtià:ke! #OYW #OneYoungWorld #Montréal #IndigenousVoices #EcologicalCrisis #Conservation #Networking
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Just launched: The NewNow Programme by Virgin Unite and One Young World 🌟 The NewNow is a community of next-generation leaders from the Global South, advocating for a new leadership paradigm that emphasizes systemic change and global impact. To launch this new initiative we are joined live on stage at #OYW24 by Paul Polman and the Founding Leaders of The NewNow, Roya Mahboob, Jaha Dukureh, and Taylor Wilson to discuss the significance of systems-based thinking and why it's so crucial impact on their work. Are you a young leader from the Global South with an exceptional track record of delivering real and lasting impact, committed to building unstoppable momentum towards a fair, sustainable future? Apply for the NewNow Programme! Successful candidates will get: - a place at the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025 - high profile media and speaking opportunities - access to the exclusive Global Leadership Programme and other One Young World Programmes - membership to the NewNow Community, a tailored experience and peer-support community designed to build their confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders. Apply now:https://lnkd.in/eeJ6fqG3 #OYW24 #YoungLeaders #TheNewNow
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We are thrilled to announce our podcast with AUDI AG! 🎙 Created with passion, and driven towards action, the podcast will focus on “The Corporate Change Agent: How to Drive Progress from the Inside Out”. A huge thank you and congratulations to our Ambassadors Micheal Andrew and Christoph Praun for bringing this idea into reality. Tune in now for the latest episode 👇
Michael Andrew James Sheridan and I are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest podcast episode on “The Corporate Change Agent: How to Drive Progress from the inside out”! a joint podcast between AUDI AG and One Young World🌟 In this podcast, we dive deep into the stories of One Young World ambassadors who are making significant changes within their organizations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s something valuable for everyone, especially when you want to prepare yourself for the OYW Summit in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke that already starts tomorrow! 💙 A huge thank you to Kate Robertson, Christian Stark, Sara Isabel Körber, all our guests and listeners who made this possible. The support and dedication of the community are what drive us all to keep creating impactful content. Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon and join the conversation! 🎧 And please do not hesitate to reach out for Michael or me! https://lnkd.in/de9FkzhB https://lnkd.in/d4fY22DG #OYW24 #GlobalCommunity #YoungLeaders #Podcast #CorporateChange #Leadership #AUDI #WeAreProgress #AudiEnvironmentalFoundation #ThisIsAudi
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Reporting live from day two #OYW24! This morning, we’ve already been blown away by some unmissable moments: ☀️ Heartwarming moments from the BMW Group panel session led by Ilka Horstmeier, ☀️ Traditional welcome by Former Grand Chief, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer ☀️ Our Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners 2024 Ceremony ☀️ 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous leaders panel ☀️ Traditional Māori performance ☀️ Kate Robertson and David Jones igniting our audience with their infectious energy ☀️ Kimberley Teehee on a panel about how we secure greater political representation for Indigenous people ☀️ Heard from our incredible Indigenous delegate speakers And we’re just getting started! Don’t miss out—there’s plenty more excitement this afternoon. (Spoiler Alert: Icons Cher and Dame Jane Goodall will be in conversation later live on stage!) Follow our X (formerly Twitter) account for real-time updates from the Summit 🤳
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“I encourage you to use your passion, your business, to go after the ideas that you care about, whether it's making a better digital world or tackling other unsolvable challenges like climate change. You have so much power and potential to build a better world.” 🇺🇲 Trisha Prabhu , Founder and CEO Rethink and winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award #OYW24 Traduction française ci-dessous 👇
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What legacy do you wish to leave on this earth? Read about the perspectives of four of our Indigenous and First Nations young leaders who attended the inaugural Indigenous Youth Day today. Working with organisations like USAID and Forest Stewardship Council-Indigenous Foundation has made it possible to have Indigenous young leaders from over 60 communities present to collaborate and take action on issues affecting Indigenous communities and beyond. #OYW24 French translation in comments. https://lnkd.in/dcEtjS2G
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The wait is over - #OYW24 has officially begun! 💥 The energy was electric as #OYW24 welcomed all our delegates the Bell Centre in Montréal, bringing our incredible Community together for the experience of a lifetime. Packed with powerful performances, inspiring keynotes, and unforgettable moments, here's a glimpse into the Opening Ceremony of the landmark leadership event of the year: - Thanks-giving address by Ka'nahsohon Kevin Deer, First Nation Elder - Words of wisdom from David Suzuki, Grandfather and Co-Founder, David Suzuki Foundation. - Keynote address by Margaret Atwood, award-winning writer. - Speech by One Young World legend, Sir Bob Geldof, singer, songwriter, author and political activist. - Electrifying performance by Alexander Stewart, mental health advocate and singer songwriter - Notorius Cree, Indigenous performance artist - Acrobatics by Carpe diem, circus artists - Hosted by Mark Tewksbury and Isabelle Racicot - Waving of the giant One Young World flag - Grand finale with local band, Clay and Friends Thank you to all our guests who made the Opening Ceremony a resounding success. Follow us for live updates over the next few days! 🌎 #OYW24 #OYWCommunity #Montreal #Canada
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#OYW24 a officiellement commencé ! 🎉 Nous avons ouvert #OYW24 en grande pompe, en accueillant les jeunes leaders les plus prometteurs du monde à Montréal/Tiohtià:ke avec une cérémonie d'ouverture passionnante qui a donné le ton pour les trois prochains jours abordant cinq défis contemporains mondiaux : 🌟 Veiller à ce que les voix autochtones soient représentées dans le processus décisionnel mondial 💦 Résoudre la crise climatique et écologique 🧠 Utiliser l'IA pour le bien commun 💊 Inégalité des sexes dans le domaine de la santé et l’accès aux soins 🕊️ Instaurer une paix durable Suivez @oneyoungworld sur toutes les plateformes pour vivre le Sommet à distance ! #OneYoungWorld #OYW #GlobalCommunity #YoungLeaders #Montréal
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La #OYW24 a officiellement commencé à Montréal/Tiohtià:ke ! N'oubliez pas de suivre l'événement sur Instagram et Twitter pour ne rien manquer de l'action ! 🌟 English translation in the comments.👇
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