Summer Global Youth Forum 2021

The Summer Global Youth Forum is an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). OBJECTIVES By attending the Forum, participants will: • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the 2030 Agenda SDGs and the roles youth play in supporting their achievement; • Design and develop a group project for SDGs advancement to be implemented at the local, national, or global level • Expand their network by interacting with international development practitioners, key experts and like-minded peers committed to sustainable development; • Develop their soft skills to unleash their potential and bring about change. CONTENT • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDG synergies; • Context and prospects of global youth employment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; • Youth leadership, engagement, and empowerment to accelerate SDG achievement; • Diversity and inclusion for equality in international development; • Leadership and soft skills for the design, planning, and pursuit of an international career. • Fundamentals of project design and implementation for SDG impact.