Introducing Global Youth Fund

Global Youth Fund's mission is to invest in young people's solutions for our changing planet.

Through global dialogue and peer-to-peer learning, we help youth identify and implement the best ideas for creating positive change.

Our three programs for youth are Changemakers, The Ideas Bank , and the This I Believe essay project. 

Changemakers

GYF's core program, Changemakers helps today's youth (ages 13-25) become effective leaders in the 21st century.  Every year, participants form chapters at their schools and use GYF's democratic process to design and choose a campaign or project to support. 

Chapter leaders receive one-on-one mentoring from GYF and learn to lead by helping others lead.  Learn More.

Ideas Bank

Global Youth Fund's Ideas Bank is an online database of the best solutions for our planet and the best ideas for change.

Browse through our growing collection of ideas and see how easy it is to make a difference on some of the most criticial issues facing our planet.  Feel free to submit your own.   Learn More

Express Yourself!!

We invite youth (ages 13 to 25) to submit short essays on your personal philosophies and the core beliefs that guide you day-to-day.

Tell us about a meaningful experience from your life - a person or event that helped shape your beliefs and define who you are.

All essays meeting our guidelines will be posted on our website.  Learn More.