“Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being”, the Global Youth Grant Scheme with UNESCO and K-pop group SEVENTEEN, will fund 100 youth-led action projects worldwide.
On 26 June 2024, the day of SEVENTEEN’s nomination as the first-ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, the group and UNESCO’s Director-General announced the launch of the joint grant scheme to support youth projects across all regions.
SEVENTEEN will contribute $1 million to fund this initiative.
The project will be initiated with a worldwide call for applications. Subject to the availability of funds, support will be provided for youth-led projects that address challenges affecting the well-being and development of young people and their communities, within three thematic areas:
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Promoting youth confidence and resilience through music, arts, and sports
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Building creative communities together with youth
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Supporting youth mental health and well-being
The Grant Scheme will support project leaders aged from 18 to 30 years old, from different backgrounds and regions.