Young leaders innovating for global goals
Technology can enable social good. But technology is only as useful as the people and ideas behind it.
CHALLENGE
In 2020, the United Nations declared the next decade as a crucial turning point to accelerate solutions to the world's biggest challenges. Young people are rising to the occasion but many lack the resources and influence to impact change and don't believe their voices will be heard or taken seriously.
INSIGHT
Authentic inspiration for young people needs to come from their peers – those on the frontlines of the most challenging issues, and those with unwavering optimism about the future.
IDEA
Samsung Mobile partnered with UNDP to create Generation17, a global initiative providing resources, technology, mentorship, and storytelling so young leaders can raise awareness of the SDGs and motivate their generation to act together.
Press/Coverage
“Samsung Electronics and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have advanced their partnership to create a new initiative for promoting Global Goals, called Generation17.”
“Shomy Hasan Chowdhury: Empowering Youth to Take Social Action”
“Samsung to expand sustainable development project with UN”
“Jovem brasileiro é selecionado para programa mundial da Samsung”
Additional Imagery
Nadine Khaouli
Máximo Mazzocco
Tafara Makaza
The Results
150M
Downloads of Samsung Global Goals App
450
Posts sharing
young leader stories
50+
Countries reached
70+
News Articles
120+
Hours of mentorship
15+
UN engagements