Younga 2023
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Canadian Delegation applications are now closed.
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New this year, we have a special national delegate training program with additional enrichment opportunities.
Apply to be part of the first cohort of national representatives to receive expert mentorship, curated networking and entrepreneurial resources that will build your knowledge and skills to implement service projects to address local action for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who complete 120 hours in the skills program and implement a local service project in their community by or before March 2024—independently, with peers or by volunteering to support an existing initiative.
Apply to be part of the first cohort of national representatives to receive expert mentorship, curated networking and entrepreneurial resources that will build your knowledge and skills to implement service projects to address local action for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who complete 120 hours in the skills program and implement a local service project in their community by or before March 2024—independently, with peers or by volunteering to support an existing initiative.
This Program is for you if you...
Want to create positive change for the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Canada
Have an impact project or looking for support to start one, that addresses the causes you’re passionate about
Aim to advance your leadership development with quality skills enrichment to shape policy programs and transform your ideas into tangible actions
Interested in serving as an official national delegate, advocating for change to preserve the environment and build an inclusive nation
Aim to grow your network and influence with career connections, resources and policy development opportunities
Strive to gain valuable life experience, build your resume and demonstrate your impact as an active young leader
This program is completely virtual. Your expression of interest in this program does not affect your eligibility to participate in YOUNGA 2023.
The YOUNGA Canadian Youth Delegate Program is funded in part by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth
aged 13–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community.
Learn more about the Canada Service Corps (CSC).
Youth Delegate Benefits
- Shape policy discussions and advocate for the hopes, concerns and ideas of young people globally
- Receive free access to expert-led leadership and advocacy training
- Get first-rate virtual access to world leaders, decision-makers and celebrity advocates through interactive sessions to share your ideas and get your questions answered
- Gain tangible career and entrepreneurship advice to start-up, implement and scale project impact
- Get exposure to networking, skills enrichment and collaborative opportunities
- Join a supportive community of passionate, like-minded young changemakers across 150+ countries
4.5 Rating
★★★★★ 4.5/5
Additional Canadian Delegation Benefits
- Understand Canada’s 2030 Agenda and how you can practice leadership and engage in meaningful service
- Be equipped to sustain your service project and leadership in your local community through the added support of a national and global peer community
- Receive a digital certificate of completion—provided you meet the participation requirements, demonstrate skills progress and apply your knowledge through a service project
- Complementary 90-day Future-Ready Membership for follow-on career mentorship and access to some of BridgingTheGap’s premium on-demand enrichment content to advance your education and employability
The Youth Delegate Experience
Gain and Develop Your Skills
Be part of a special national cohort through curated virtual networking and skills workshops
Build Your Network and Collaborate
Connect with up to 2,000 global peers during YOUNGA 2023
Make an Impact and Take Action
Receive mentorship and resources to implement an impact project
Gain access to expert-led skills development, entrepreneurship support and scale-up your impact with this unique opportunity.
Participation is free.
Spots for this advanced experience are limited!
Join the waitlist to learn if spots become available.
Youth Delegate Testimonials
Industry stakeholders can start 'BridgingTheGap' to make the world more sustainable and inclusive by creating more opportunities for youth to share their stories at conferences.
Riya MehtaCanada 
Empowering and equipping young people *to lead social innovation* is important because...I believe that young people can and will change the world. We are the future and empowering young people to lead a lot of positive outcomes for years to come.
Bilan HassanCanada 
I absolutely loved that YOUNGA 2022 had experts from different industries to teach us how to become a social entrepreneur and activist. AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HOW EVERYONE IS HYPYING EACH OTHER UP AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
Jinming LiuCanada 
My top takeaway from YOUNGA 2022 was that it takes strong, powerful, and educated leaders like ourselves to address the many complex issues facing society including poverty, gender equality, climate change, among others.
Larissa DellaVenturaCanada 
Empowering and equipping young people *to lead social innovation* is important because...in doing so, the youth of today are provided with the knowledge, experience, and most importantly, confidence to create positive change now and in the future.
Salony SharmaCanada 
My top take away from this workshop is that the best project I can work on is myself. Before bringing the gap let my life be an example of a bridged gap.
Rhys LawsonCanada 
Events like YOUNGA are important because they bring like-minded people together to think about and propose solutions to challenging world issues.
Rebecca TingleyCanada 
What part of YOUNGA 2022 made you feel *most inspired or empowered*? The fact that young people of various backgrounds can come together to create Sustainable actionable Solutions to issues in their communities and abroad was inspiring
Beverly MarsdenCanada 
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Youth Delegates from the past 3 years say…
The Youth Delegate Experience
Innovation Masterminds
Live, virtual sessions in an intimate setting connecting Youth Delegates directly with thought leaders, fellow changemakers, celebrity activists and decision-makers, including UN officials and industry leaders, to discuss global challenges and co-create solutions.
Policy Working Groups
Formed by Youth Delegates and mentored by the BridgingTheGap team to understand the priorities and identify external factors, challenges, opportunity gaps and proposed solutions across the top global challenges most important to young people today.
Global Programming
A day dedicated to activation—Youth Delegates are provided with virtual and in-person opportunities to take action within their own communities or the global community toward creating a more inclusive, sustainable world.
Thematic Tracks
Oceans, environment, zero waste, climate change, sustainability, wildlife, agriculture, etc.
LGBTQ+, gender, inequalities, accessibility, ability, diversity, etc.
Education, employment, skills, decent work, entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, STEM, impact investing, etc.
Mental health, physical health, mindfulness, healthcare, WASH, sexual health, self-care, pandemics, etc.
Peace, social justice, human rights, democracy, war and conflict, activism, poverty, corruption, legal system, etc.
Past expert mentors and solutionists
Ahmad Alhendawi
Youngest UN official in history and first-ever UN Envoy on Youth
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
Nikki Reed
Actress, entrepreneur and founder of BaYou with Love
Equality and Inclusion
Anne-Rachel Inne
Regional Office Director Africa, ITU
Future of Education and Work
Calum Worthy
Actor and ONE Campaign Ambassador
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Saskia Nino de Rivera
Criminal Justice Activist, Turner Prize Recipien
Peace and Justice
Miya Cech
Actress (Nickelodeon's The Astronauts)
Equality and Inclusion
Bodhi Patil
UN Youth Ocean Activist and Co-creator of Ocean Uprise, Parley for Ocean
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
Pitbull
Mr. Worldwide, Grammy Award-Winning Rapper, Songwriter and Record Producer
Future of Education and Work
Marina Maiero
Technical Officer, Department of Health, Environmental and Climate Change at WHO
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Lewis Tan
Actor (Mortal Kombat, Shadow & Bone) and martial artist
Future of Education and Work
Brandon Farbstein
Gen Z activist, speaker and author
Equality and Inclusion
Arash Bordbar
Associate Education Officer, UNHCR
Peace and Justice
Drew Ray Tanner
Actor on Riverdale, Somewhere Between and You Me Her, Musician
Equality and Inclusion
Callie Broaddus
Founder and executive director of Reserva: The Youth Land Trust
Climate Action and Sustainable Living
About
Organized by BridgingTheGap Ventures, YOUNGA® is the largest global festival for impact. Using mixed reality, YOUNGA unites young people with decision-makers to co-create solutions for a more inclusive, sustainable world during the United Nations Decade of Action from 2020 to 2030.
Through interactive and intergenerational experiences, YOUNGA equips young people with skill-building opportunities, action-oriented programming and curated connections. As a global participatory platform, YOUNGA empowers youth to share their hopes, concerns and ideas for the future with the world’s top industry leaders, celebrity advocates, brands and organizations.
Through interactive and intergenerational experiences, YOUNGA equips young people with skill-building opportunities, action-oriented programming and curated connections. As a global participatory platform, YOUNGA empowers youth to share their hopes, concerns and ideas for the future with the world’s top industry leaders, celebrity advocates, brands and organizations.
It's barrier-free! Get access to this awesome experience without any geographic or financial barriers. Apply now for your Delegate scholarship.
More Youth Delegate Testimonials
The sessions were well designed and the facilitators were resourceful. I loved the shared community, connection and discusions at the working group with a diverse spread of delegates.
Daniel OrievweruvweNigeria 
Younga 2022 opened my eyes to so many issues and ways to combat those issues around the world. Connecting with so many like-minded youth from different places helped me feel inspired to make an empowering change in my community and beyond!
Maya BhattUnited States 
The environment provided to us young leaders where we were allowed to discuss global issues and come up with solutions to try and solve some of the global problems. Working with young people from around the world has truly been inspiring.
Tumelo Pamela MatoboLesotho 
Participating in Younga 2022 was a great networking and training opportunity for me, what I appreciated is the freedom given to young people to give their thoughts and contribute to building a better, inclusive world for all
Zongo Kiswendsida RomualdBurkina Faso 
The way Younga organised all the sessions and topics were so intriguing. Loved the management part of the all the sessions and the amazing speakers made learning more fun and interective. Loved being part of Younga 2022.
Kazi Nafisa SanjanaIndia 
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