The Youth 18 Framework
Eighteen Communities. One International Fellowship.
In Youth 18, the number 18 means 15 national communities plus three regional communities: the European Union, African Union and ASEAN.
A clear definition
What the Number 18 Means
The number 18 in Youth 18 refers to its permanent community framework: 15 national communities plus three regional communities. It is not an age reference.
The 18 communities form the permanent geographic structure through which Youth 18 accepts eligible members and Fellowship candidates, organises participation and connects leadership across borders and disciplines.
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15 country-based communities
National Communities
Fifteen national communities form the principal country-based framework of Youth 18.
United States
North America
National CommunityCanada
North America
National CommunityBrazil
Latin America
National CommunityChile
Latin America
National CommunityUnited Kingdom
Europe and Eurasia
National CommunitySwitzerland
Europe and Eurasia
National CommunityRussia
Europe and Eurasia
National CommunityChina
East Asia
National CommunityJapan
East Asia
National CommunitySouth Korea
East Asia
National CommunityIndia
South Asia
National CommunitySaudi Arabia
Middle East
National CommunityUnited Arab Emirates
Middle East
National CommunityTürkiye
Middle East
National CommunityAustralia
Oceania
Three wider communities
Regional Communities
Three regional communities extend Youth 18 across wider areas of shared institutional, economic and cultural connection.
Community Affiliation
Each Fellow is associated with one primary Youth 18 community. Community affiliation reflects a substantive national or regional connection and supports balanced international participation.
Youth 18 is a non-governmental organisation. Members participate in their personal and professional capacities and contribute knowledge, judgement and community perspective.