Childhood obesity becomes a global pandemic
A KidsRight longread on the childhood obesity crisis the world keeps ignoring. Because for the first time in history, more children worldwide are living with obesity than with underweight. It is a milestone that should have made front pages everywhere. It largely did not.
One in five children grow up within range of a war zone
A KidsRights Index longread on the children's rights crisis caused by armed conflict worldwide.
Apply Now! State of Youth Changemaking Funding Call for Mental Health
We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 'Changemaking Call for projects strengthening children's and youth mental health' exclusively for State of Youth Chapters fully registered in the Movement Platform. This Changemaking Call is financially supported by Kinderpostzegels. Read more to find out how you can apply!
State of Youth NL Research Report: The climate is about our future
Application results of the International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund!
State of Youth received almost 100 applications from our Chapters globally, and after careful review by our diverse selection committee, we are proud to announce the 15 Chapters that will receive funding to implement projects tackling peace and education at the grassroots level.
Sowing the Seeds of Change
With support from the Postcode Loterij, Wilde Ganzen and KidsRights, State of Youth will help hundreds of youth-led organizations grow their impact over the next three years through the Sowing the Seeds of Change programme.
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