State of Youth is here to empower young people aged 12 to 29 by building a global platform for leadership and changemaking. We give youth the opportunity to engage and act on themes related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and guided by children’s rights principles.
Founded by KidsRights in 2019 at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Mexico, State of Youth is a worldwide grassroots movement created for youth, by youth. We provide young people with the tools, resources, and global connections necessary to tackle the most urgent challenges facing the world today. The goal is to inspire children to create real change and impact worldwide.
Since the launch of State of Youth in September 2019, the movement has grown rapidly. Young people become a part of the Program as a group, which we call a Chapter. Chapters, run by youth, represent State of Youth locally in their communities and allow youth the opportunity to engage with local issues in their own country. It supports bottom-up social change by spreading the message, increasing awareness, building advocacy, and creating action on issues that directly impact them.
As of 2026, we have worked with more than 700 Chapters in almost 70 countries!
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Youth Leadership
State of Youth is guided by young people at every level. With the support of experienced Chapter Leaders through our Youth Board and network of Country Representatives, we ensure youth perspectives shape our direction, strengthen local connections, and support meaningful engagement within communities and across our global movement.
