One Young World/Virgin Unite 2024 NewNow Program For Emerging Leaders
Published: 26 Sep 2024
The NewNow is a One Young World program supported by Virgin Unite, empowering the boldest emerging young leaders to shift the paradigm for how leaders worldwide drive change through systems-thinking and collective action.
A collective of rising leaders with exceptional track records of delivering real and lasting impact, committed to building unstoppable momentum towards a fair, sustainable future.
We take on big global challenges through an intersectional, ‘systems-thinking’ lens, for deep and long-term transformation.
We are looking for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who have a demonstrable understanding and commitment to creating systemic change. Applicants must apply through the application portal below.
One Young World NewNow Program For Emerging Leaders
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Benefits of One Young World NewNow Program For Emerging Leaders
The NewNow leaders will be offered:
- A place at the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025
- Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles among the global community for young leaders and beyond
- hHgh profile media and speaking opportunities - a chance to contribute to global dialogue and debate
- Access to the exclusive Global Leadership Programme and other One Young World Programmes
- Membership to The NewNow Community, a tailored experience and peer-support community designed to build their confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders
- Opportunities to collaborate with fellow NewNow leaders on joint projects and advocacy
The NewNow leaders commit to:
- Use their platforms to share stories of young leaders using effective systems-based approaches to make an impact
- Seek out ways to combine strengths and resources to collaborate on new or existing projects and initiatives
Requirements for One Young World NewNow Program For Emerging Leaders
- Be aged 18 – 30
- Be nationals of countries in the Global South
- Have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives
- Show strong understanding of key local and/or global issues, especially those that require systems thinking approaches
- Have a proven track-record of implementing systems-thinking principles to generate innovative, long-term and sustainable impact
- Showcase evidence of impact in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking
- Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with The NewNow cohort and help promote successful examples of systems change through their own networks and media opportunities
Application Deadline
December 7, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
One Young World on www.oneyoungworld.com to apply