Leadership Development
Support the development of emerging leaders across 18 national and regional communities.
Institutional Partnerships
Supporting the Next Generation of Leadership
Youth 18 works with institutions committed to responsible leadership, international understanding and meaningful opportunities for emerging leaders.
Institutional value
Why Partner with Youth 18
International Perspective
Contribute to programmes that connect countries, regions, cultures and professional fields.
Knowledge and Mentorship
Enable Fellows to engage with experienced leaders, experts and institutions.
Collaborative Work
Support cross-border projects, research, dialogue and public contribution.
Institutional Contribution
Demonstrate a serious commitment to leadership development and international cooperation.
Partnership structure
Forms of Partnership
Strategic Partners
Institutions contributing to the long-term reach and quality of Youth 18.
Fellowship Partners
Institutions supporting the principal Youth 18 Fellowship experience.
Programme Partners
Institutions supporting Leadership Labs, Global Dialogues, mentorship or collaborative work.
Knowledge Partners
Universities, research institutes and professional organisations contributing expertise and educational resources.
Summit Partners
Institutions supporting the Youth 18 Summit and related convenings.
Partnership Principles
Youth 18 maintains independent, accountable processes for Fellow selection, mentor appointment, programme conclusions and publication decisions. Every partnership is governed by documented rights, review procedures and integrity standards.
Institutional enquiry
Begin a Partnership Conversation
Provide sufficient information for the Youth 18 Secretariat to understand the proposed contribution and route the enquiry to the responsible programme lead.