Global Opportunity Youth Network
About GOYN
Around the world, millions of young people have limited opportunities—not because they lack talent or drive, but because structural barriers in the local economy impede their economic mobility. The Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN), in partnership with Global Development Incubator (GDI), engages local public, private, and civil society partners alongside young people to collaborate at the community level, building pathways to dignified employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and changing entire systems to ensure young people realize their full potential.
Hosted at the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions, GOYN was inspired and informed by the work of the Opportunity Youth Forum, our sister network that reconnects Opportunity Youth in the United States to education and/or career pathways.
Communities
Since our launch in 2018, we have built a dynamic network in 10 countries across Africa, Latin America, India, and the Middle East and North Africa
Opportunity Youth Connected to the journey to economic mobility
Opportunity Youth with Improved employability, skills, and/or agency
Opportunity Youth Transformed with improved livelihoods through employment or entrepreneurship
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
What We Do
GOYN is a community of partners and young leaders who are breaking down barriers to economic opportunity and creating lasting change so young people can thrive in livelihoods and life.
Authentic Youth Partnership
Our Authentic Youth Partnership (AYP) approach positions young people as co-creators of opportunity in a deeper commitment to youth-led change.
Changing Perspectives
We are furthering the movement, powered by youth, to reshape mindsets and spark more inclusive practices, policies, and investments.
Global Convenings
We bring together young leaders, partners, and stakeholders from across our network to connect, learn, and take action. These dynamic gatherings center youth voice, showcase innovative solutions, and spark collaboration across communities.
Approach
GOYN’s approach is rooted in place-based collaboration, movement-building, learning, youth voice and leadership, innovative financing, data and technology, and equity of access and opportunity. Our approach works because youth lead every stage of the process, cross-sector partners share power and accountability to ensure locally grounded solutions, and it focuses on scalable, systemic shifts that create sustainable, long-term impact.
Where We Are
Since our launch in 2018, we have built a dynamic network of 20 communities across 10 countries.
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