What does equal and equitable access to ICTs mean to you as the Youth?💡
Last week, the @ituofficial -Development Study Group Workshop explored the power of universal #MeaningfulConnectivity and its transformative potential. From online safety to consumer rights, from building robust #digital infrastructure to promoting #digital literacy, the session uncovered how #digitaltransformation can truly make a difference—especially for the hardest-to-connect communities, in vulnerable situations.
Huge thanks to our esteemed speakers enlightening us from different corners of the 🌍 & the #GenerationConnect Youth Envoys for actively engaging!
Our #GenerationConnect Youth Envoys took a deep dive into Youth Leadership at the @ituofficial ’s flagship #GlobalInnovationForum 🇲🇹, exploring ways to boost digital #innovation, tackling questions on youth-led digital development projects, and inspiring young #changemakers to actively participate in shaping a digital future for all 🌍🚀
Our incredible #GCYLP fellows took the stage at the Youth Leadership Deep-dive Session 💡showcasing their digital development initiatives 📱 —projects already making a powerful impact, especially for those in vulnerable situations.
From innovative solutions to inspiring case studies, together we’re amplifying voices & empowering the #Youth & transforming ideas into action!
@ituofficial #GlobalInnovationForum #Youth2030
Applications for the 2024 Moonshot Awards are still open till 6 September 2024. Transform your vision into impact & win up to 60,000 USD 🚀. From Technology to Social Impact, the award categories celebrate excellence in diverse domains. Explore the categories and submit your application today via —> @moonshot #MoonshotAwards2024 #Innovation #Youth2030 #GenerationConnect 🌍
The nominations for the EQUALS in Tech Awards 2024 are now open! This call is open to all individuals and organizations, regardless of their languages and nationalities, who wish to submit projects aimed at advancing gender equality using ICTs. The nomination form is available in all six UN languages, complete it via the link in @equalsintech bio. The deadline for nominations is 1 September 2024, 23:59 CET! 📲🌐 #GenerationConnect #YouthLead
Congratulations to #GenerationConnect Africa Youth Envoy @carine_ishimwe__ and #GenerationConnect Arab State Alumni @raneem.zaitoun for being selected as a @moonshot Young Leader!
As part of this cohort, Carine and Raneem will attend the Moonshot Camp in the Czech Republic next week, which will bring together purpose-driven leaders and expert mentors from around the globe for a transformative gathering that nurtures innovation and collaboration, all while addressing complex global challenges.
As a new Generation Connect Youth Envoy, swipe to check out Carine’s dedication to empowering youth in her region🤩
#youth2030 #youthlead
We wrapped up the #GCYLP Development Week with:
✅A day trip to Zurich to tour the @huawei /Sunrise Innovation Lab.
✅A Leadership Fireside Chat with the CEO of Huawei Technologies Switzerland, Michael Yang.
✅Final presentations by each of the #GCYLP fellows. We are excited to see how the #GCYLP fellows will leverage these experiences as they now implement their diverse digital development projects across the world! #YouthLead #GenerationConnect 🚀
Our #GCYLP fellows have been very busy in Geneva this week!
✅Meeting with the @ituofficial Secretary-General
✅Leadership Fireside chat with the @ituofficial BDT Director
✅Workshops on innovation, project management, and leadership
✅Intergenerational Panel Session on Leadership
✅Visit to United Nations Headquarters - Palais des Nations
#GenerationConnect #YouthLead #Youth2030
Day 1 of the #GCYLP Development Week done! ✅
Today we welcomed our inaugural cohort of #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme fellows to the @ituofficial headquarters in Geneva for an exciting week of capacity building. Thanks to @Huawei for collaborating with us to empower talented young digital changemakers from all over the world! 📲🤩 #YouthLead #Youth2030
Do you have an idea or project you’re passionate about? YOU could win up to $60,000 at the 2024 Moonshot Awards!
@moonshot are aiming to support young changemakers and their social innovation projects. The winners across 8 award categories will receive $5,000 + an extra $60,000 is available to scale-up.
Applications are being reviewed on a roll-in basis so apply quickly - to be eligible to be fully-funded for the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp in Czech Republic in July 2024, apply by June 7 2024 here: /moonshot-awards-2024
#YouthLead #Youth2030
“The voices of children and young people must be at the heart of the discussions,” said Lutrell John, the youth representative from Antigua and Barbuda speaking at the opening of #SIDS4. #GenerationConnect
Congratulations to our 1st cohort of #GenerationConnect Young Leadership Programme fellows, selected from over 5000 applicants! 🤩Over the next year, they will receive support & resources to implement #DigitalDevelopment projects in their diverse communities across the world! 🌐 #GCYLP #YouthLead #Youth2030
