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Frequently asked questions
In 2019, Samsung Mobile and UNDP partnered to create the Samsung Global Goals App, a platform for Galaxy smartphone users to gain a deeper understanding of the Global Goals and work together through small acts of change to achieve the Global Goals by 2030. Installed on over 300 million Galaxy devices worldwide and available in 89 languages, the app empowers people to learn about the 17 Goals while unlocking a donation mechanism to fund UNDP initiatives that help advance the Global Goals. Learn more here.
The Samsung Global Goals App is a mobile application designed to raise awareness and support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The app allows users to learn about the 17 Global Goals, track their progress, and contribute directly to the causes that matter most. Through the app, users can also generate donations for UNDP projects simply by viewing ads or making in-app purchases, turning everyday actions into meaningful impact.
Generation17, a joint initiative by Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), elevates the voices of Young Leaders striving to achieve the SDGs or ‘Global Goals.’ Samsung and UNDP provide mentorship, technology and networking opportunities for the Young Leaders as they advance their work.
Billions of young people around the world are eager to have a voice in shaping their present and future. Many are already taking action to drive bold change, safeguard their collective future, and participate in global development and policymaking. Every day, young people showcase their innovative ideas, practical solutions, and proactive initiatives to advance the Global Goals. They often leverage technology to connect with peers globally and mobilize efforts for social good. As the events of the coming decade will significantly influence this generation, our initiative is dedicated to supporting young people by working closely with cohorts of young leaders, using the Global Goals as a framework for their efforts.
Generation17 Young Leaders are a diverse group of individuals who have already delivered impactful solutions for the Global Goals but may not have had the means to amplify their voices to a wider audience. Initially, these young leaders were identified by UNDP and selected in partnership with Samsung based on their outstanding initiatives and impressive advocacy work. The process has since evolved, and we have now launched our first open call for applications.
The chosen young leaders are not paid influencers and they are not spokespersons for either organization. They are a group of changemakers who will leverage the collective resources of the Samsung-UNDP global partnership to focus on their challenges, aspirations, and work. Generation17 is not driven by product promotion, but rather, has the mission to bolster young SDG advocates and their agenda of driving meaningful change.
If you'd like to contact our team or connect with the young leaders to learn more about their work or identify opportunities that suit them, please reach out to the Generation17 Youth Engagement Coordination at nadine.cooley@undp.org.