Apply for NewNow One Young World Program

The program is a collective of rising leaders with exceptional track records of delivering real and lasting impact, committed to building unstoppable momentum towards a fair, sustainable future. They take on big global challenges through an intersectional, ‘systems-thinking’ lens, for deep and long-term transformation.

Benefits

• The NewNow leaders will be offered:
  • A place at the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025
  • Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles among the global community for young leaders and beyond
  • High profile media and speaking opportunities – a chance to contribute to global dialogue and debate
  • Access to the exclusive Global Leadership Programme and other One Young World Programmes
  • Membership to The NewNow Community, a tailored experience and peer-support community designed to build their confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders
  • Opportunities to collaborate with fellow NewNow leaders on joint projects and advocacy.
• The NewNow leaders commit to:
  • Use their platforms to share stories of young leaders using effective systems-based approaches to make an impact
  • Seek out ways to combine strengths and resources to collaborate on new or existing projects and initiatives

Eligibility Criteria

• They are looking for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who have a demonstrable understanding and commitment to creating systemic change.
• Candidates must:
  • be aged 18 – 30
  • be nationals of countries in the Global South
  • have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives
  • show strong understanding of key local and/or global issues, especially those that require systems thinking approaches
  • have a proven track-record of implementing systems-thinking principles to generate innovative, long-term and sustainable impact
  • showcase evidence of impact in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking
  • demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with The NewNow cohort and help promote successful examples of systems change through their own networks and media opportunities
• Applicants must apply through the application portal.

For more information, visit One Young World.