What is Generation17?

Generation17 is an initiative that was born from Samsung and UNDP’s partnership. It aims to amplify the voices of young people, inspire change, and pave the way for a better future for us all.

Combining UNDP’s youth and policy expertise with Samsung’s global scale and Galaxy technology, Generation17’s goal is to empower young leaders worldwide by providing mentorship, networking opportunities and technology, so they can mobilize their communities for the Global Goals

How do we do it?

Amplifying their voices through the power of storytelling

Supporting their success with networking, connections, and mentorship opportunities

Empowering them by increasing their visibility and leveraging the power of technology

How do we involve young leaders?

Generation17’s Young Leaders are invited to global and regional forums, such as the ECOSOC Youth Forum, UNGA, COP, the ECOSOC Partnership Forum, the UN Water Conference as well as to Samsung Unpacked events to showcase their work and the impact they’re making in their communities. They also participate in online consultations, where they voice the concerns of young people and convey these messages to decision-makers at the highest level.

Featured Stories

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From dreams to reality: Young leaders innovating and creating opportunities in Africa

Young leaders in Africa are using innovation to tackle challenges like youth unemployment, leveraging technology and entrepreneurship to create new opportunities across the continent.

Intergenerational solidarity to achieve the 2030 Agenda

On International Youth Day, young leaders from Generation17 emphasize the importance of solidarity across generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, highlighting collaboration between young, old, and everyone in between.

Generation17 leaders striving for social justice

Young leaders from Generation17 share their perspectives on social justice, emphasizing its importance in addressing global challenges and advocating for gender equality, intersectionality, education, technology, and climate justice.

Using technology to support neurodiversity and education

Yejin Choi, CEO of Dubu and Generation17 Young Leader, discusses leveraging technology to support neurodiverse children, providing educational resources tailored to their unique needs, and addressing challenges faced by families and caregivers.