UNESCO x SEVENTEEN’s “Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being” Grant Scheme
Launch of the joint grant scheme
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.
Call for applications
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:
Promoting youth confidence and resilience through music, arts, and sports
Building creative communities together with youth
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.
Terms and Conditions
Published on 12 August 2024. Subject to changes.
Investing in youth potential
100 grants between 5,000 and 10,000 USD each will be awarded to young leaders, entrepreneurs and youth organizations to help them create and implement changemaking solutions for social impact.
Grantees will also benefit from training sessions and mentoring throughout the development of their projects.
SEVENTEEN
The partnership with SEVENTEEN builds on the , as the first-ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth. In November 2023, the group participated in the 13th UNESCO 91鶹Ʒ, delivering and doing its very first at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris.
SEVENTEEN’s engagement with UNESCO is a continuation of their consistent effort and longstanding passion to contribute to youth worldwide.
PLEDIS
SEVENTEEN's management label PLEDIS is a major record label & comprehensive entertainment agency in Korea. PLEDIS is dedicated to creating positive social impact together with its artists. PLEDIS supports SEVENTEEN’s endeavor as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth to build a brighter future for the global youth.
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Contact
For any questions, technical issues or suggestions, please contact: goingtogether@unesco.org