Tag: Seventeen

UNESCO and SEVENTEEN scale-up global youth empowerment initiative focused on creativity and well-being

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and the K-pop icon SEVENTEEN celebrated the impact of their joint youth empowerment initiative “Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being”, and to officially launch the ambitious Scale-Up Phase. In the presence of JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, the high-level event showcased the ten outstanding grantees whose projects will be expanded under the new phase. Young people are shaping our world today through their creativity and innovation. UNESCO and SEVENTEEN have a joint ambition to empower youth, and the “Going Together” initiative has already made…

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UNESCO and SEVENTEEN award grants to 100 youth-led projects around the world

Stuart Mitchell

UNESCO and K-pop icon SEVENTEEN, the Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador, are stepping up their support for youth by awarding financial grants to 100 initiatives designed and led by young people in 70 countries. The project leaders will also benefit from training and expert mentoring. Young generations are a source of innovation and solutions to meet the challenges of our century, but they often lack funds and support. With a budget of one million dollars, made possible by SEVENTEEN’s contribution, 100 inspiring initiatives created by and for young people will be implemented,…

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K-pop group SEVENTEEN to become UNESCO’s first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth

Stuart Mitchell

SEVENTEEN, the K-pop group with the biggest-selling album of 2023 globally will be appointed UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Youth by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on 26 June during a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris. “SEVENTEEN and UNESCO share the same commitment to empowering young people to drive change and address the challenges of our century. They also inspire and support young people around the world with their music and positive energy. Following several successful joint actions, I wanted our partnership to take on even greater strategic importance.…

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