UNESCO Global Youth Community

The UNESCO Global Youth Community (GYC) is a platform that connects young people and youth organizations with global opportunities, learning resources, partnerships, and spaces for participation in UNESCO’s work. It aims to empower youth to co-design, co-implement, and scale initiatives across UNESCO’s fields of competence. Members gain access to networking, collaboration, learning materials, and opportunities such as internships and visibility support.

Access to a learning hub with courses and webinars, networking with global youth peers and experts, collaboration on projects, opportunities for internships and advocacy, and enhanced visibility for youth-led initiatives.

Individuals aged 18–35 and youth-led organizations or networks involved in UNESCO priority areas are eligible to apply.

Submit an Expression of Interest form online to begin membership access.