FOR YOUTH, WITH YOUTH: THE TIME IS NOW
Young people are changing the world today, creating the reality of tomorrow. Speaking up, challenging norms, collaborating, and building networks – young advocates are driving positive change in their communities, countries, and around the world. Women Deliver is shifting the global landscape in favor of meaningful youth engagement because we know young people are shaping a gender equal future. It’s time to follow their lead.
WOMEN DELIVER IS SHIFTING THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE
Advocating for the needs of young people
Promoting meaningful youth engagement
Building individual capacity of youth advocates
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM
The Women Deliver Young Leaders Program equips outstanding young advocates with knowledge and skills and connects them to the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence in shaping policies and investments for gender equality.
Elevating youth voices on national, regional, and global stages and decision-making platforms
Structured, self-paced, and iterative coursework that provides a powerful foundation for advocacy
A sponsored opportunity to attend our flagship event and build capacity, skills, and networks.
A gathering to enhance strategic, coordinated, and collaborative advocacy
Spotlighting powerful efforts and stories on gender equality
Financial and technical assistance on short-term advocacy projects to advance gender equality
MEET THE YOUNG LEADERS
Women Deliver counts 700 outstanding Young Leaders and alumni from 138 countries who are advancing gender equality in their communities, countries, and around the globe.
CONNECT WITH YOUNG LEADERS
SPEAKER REQUESTS
To request a Young Leader for an upcoming speaking engagement, please email
speakersbureau@womendeliver.org
Media Requests
For media requests, please contact
Sumit Galhotrasgalhotra@womendeliver.org 646-695-9100
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BY THE NUMBERS
700 Young Leaders representing 138 countries who are advancing gender equality in their communities and countries.
700 ADVOCATES TRAINED
138 COUNTRIES
IN THEIR WORDS
“Prior to the program, I was a vocal advocate in a half-filled room. The Young Leaders Program has positioned me to explore my youth voice across dynamic global platforms where it matters most,” Olaoluwa Abagun (Class of 2016), Nigeria.
IN THEIR WORDS
“I want you to know that your work, from my selection as a Young Leader to the speaking opportunities you provided me, really made a difference in my life and ambitions.” Yasmine Ouirhrane (Class of 2018), France
IN THEIR WORDS
“The Young Leaders Program is the reason for many firsts in my career as an advocate/activist. [It] provided me an avenue to improve how I advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Philippines. It has helped keep my passion for SRHR burning.” –Anthony Lopez (Class of 2016), the Philippines
