About Younga
A global impact platform for next-gen development.
Founding Story
YOUNGA® launched in 2020 during the global pandemic, a time when education was disrupted, inequalities widened, and many felt disconnected. Inspired by the United Nations’ 75th-anniversary call for the largest inclusive dialogue on our shared future, YOUNGA offered hope, purpose, and belonging to young changemakers worldwide.
With origins in youth-led and women-led innovation, YOUNGA was founded by an under-30 woman entrepreneur and built with inclusivity at its core from day one. From the start, we’ve believed that the creativity, ideas, and agency of the next generation are essential to building a better future.
With origins in youth-led and women-led innovation, YOUNGA was founded by an under-30 woman entrepreneur and built with inclusivity at its core from day one. From the start, we’ve believed that the creativity, ideas, and agency of the next generation are essential to building a better future.
What We Are Today
YOUNGA is a trusted global platform empowering the next generation with the skills, recognition, and opportunities to lead change. Our ecosystem spans three core pillars:
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Member Network & Credentials
Equipping young changemakers with applied learning, peer-led projects, and verified skill badges.
Amplifying stories, campaigns, and ideas that showcase next-gen perspectives and solutions.
Multi-stakeholder collaboration connecting 150+ partners with next-gen talent worldwide.
Together, these pillars connect young changemakers with the skills, stories, and support to scale their impact across 185+ countries.
A Community of Action
YOUNGA empowers a global crew of action-oriented changemakers.
Every member belongs to a participatory ecosystem where they can:
- Collaborate on peer-led projects and learning → Building skills through action, curiosity, and collaboration.
- Share their stories and experiences → Inspiring others and sparking change through lived perspectives.
- Connect with allies and partners worldwide → Bridging local innovation with global opportunities.
Our Values in Action
At the heart of our global crew are shared values that guide how we create and collaborate:
- Community — We are collaborative, inclusive, and respectful. 💜
- Care — We lead with kindness, empathy, and an open mind. 🤝
- Contribution — We turn ideas into action and make change happen. 🚀
We also foster five pillars in every young changemaker:
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Resilience
Adaptable and resourceful.
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Wisdom
Conscious decision-makers.
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Diplomacy
Collaborative leaders.
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Creativity
Innovative problem-solvers.
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Agency
Empowered to act.