Open to anyone aged 12-18 years old

Since 2020, the Young Voices Network has introduced 1186 youth around the world to Futures Thinking!

Young Voice members have a willingness to become ambassadors for futures and for sustainability.

Our aspiration is to empower every young person to take the lead and work towards building a better future for themselves, their families, communities and beyond.

Our mission is to cultivate a community of young voices where we can share ideas & collaborate to make the world a better place. We believe that every young person has the potential to be a leader.

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NGFP Young Voices Awards 2024

The Next Generation Foresight Practitioner - Young Voices (NGFP-YV) Awards aims to showcase the voices of youth 12-17 years of age. The first-place winner receives a USD $1000 prize to help realize their future-focused project and catapult their idea into action. Three others receive a USD $500 prize. Six top finalists are recognized for their ideas and effort. Seventeen projects are highlighted as representing one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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World Futures Day 2024

Join the 24-hour around the world conversation that young people and futurists are having to celebrate World Futures Day on March 1st.

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NGFP Young Voices Awards 2023

The Next Generation Foresight Practitioner - Young Voices (NGFP-YV) Awards aims to showcase the voices of our youth 12-17 years of age. The first-place winner receives a USD $1000 prize to help realize their future-focused project and catapult their idea into action. Three others receive a USD $500 prize. Six top finalists are be recognised for their ideas and efforts. 17 projects are recognized for the 17 UN SDGs.

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World Futures Day 2023

Join the 24-hour around the world conversation that young people are having to celebrate World Futures Day on March 1st.

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Future Leader Program

Future Leaders Program - Equipping young people with the skills to build a better future

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NGFP Young Voices Award 2022

Next Generation Foresight Practitioners - Young Voices (NGFP - YV) Awards
Check the winners of the 2022 Awards and Recognitions awards for applicants between 12-17 years of age.

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Future Times Newspaper

What do you want the future to look like in 2050?

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World Futures Day 2022

Join the (almost) 24-hours around the world conversation that young people are having to celebrate World Future Day on March 1st.

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Tomorrowlands

Open, inspirational, safe spaces for youth to co-imagine futures

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NGFP Young Voices Award 2021

Recognising the next generations' endeavours in shaping the future.

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World Futures Day 2021

24 hour conversations about the future

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FAQs

If I participated in NGFP am I considered a young voice member?

If you started an application for the NGFP awards but did not complete it you can be a Young Voice member. If you submitted a complete application you will be considered a Young Voice Leader. Please check your email for a personalized invite from Young Voices Network.
I am over 18 years of age can I be part of the young voices network?

The Young Voices Network is open to youth aged 12 -18 years only. If you are over 18, you can join a Teach the Future Hub in your region or country.
How does a YV Member become a YV Leader?

Participate in one or more Teach the Future events or our partner network opportunities
Why should I join?

By joining, Young Voice members have a willingness to become an ambassador for futures and for sustainability.
What do the following perks mean?

Resources on Futures thinking: Our online library of books and resources including The Futures Playbook TTF Events & Projects: NGFP-YV Awards, World Futures Day - Young Voices Insights to Global Opportunities: Be the first to hear about youth foresight opportunities Global youth network opportunities: Connection opportunities with peers, mentors, & leaders around the world Monthly Young Voices Network Meeting: Translate future focused ideas into action in service to our collective local and global communities. Meeting Specifics: Recap of past month YV Leaders Spotlight Breakout - Quick networking session Project: A project by you in your community (local/national/global/virtual) associated with the UN SDGs. It can be anything that you are passionate about or already working on or have completed! Some examples include NGO, community initiative, campaigns, podcast, company, services, etc Some common themes include civic engagement, advocacy, problem solving, etc
How can I support the network?

Interested in supporting us, visit our donate page to financially support our youth projects and volunteers who help us elevate our mission Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MLAX73V3NY8C6
How can I partner with the network?

How can I partner with the network? Interested in partnering with the network? Please contact young-voices-network@teachthefuture.org and give us a brief explanation about your partner plans and ideas. We look forward to hearing from you soon!