{"id":2533,"date":"2025-06-30T11:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/?page_id=2533"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:45:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:45:52","slug":"100yla","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/100yla\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Young Leaders Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2533\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2533-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-0\" id=\"slider-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-2615\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-105-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-2615 ml-slider ms-theme-databold nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_2615\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_2615\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-2617 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-04 18:47:55\" data-filename=\"Slider-Image.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image.png\" class=\"slider-2615 slide-2617 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"Slider Image\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 42.857142857143%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image.png 1800w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-680x680.png 680w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-1500x1500.png 1500w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slider-Image-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/100-YL-Logo.png-latest-01-01.png\" width=\"878\" height=\"425\" alt=\"100-YL-Logo.png-latest-01-01.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"nav-sec\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-1-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"nav-container\"><a href=\"#programme\">Programme<\/a>\n<a href=\"#eligibility-sec\">Eligibility<\/a>\n<a href=\"#areas-of-focus-sec\">Areas of Focus<\/a>\n<a href=\"#benefits-sec\">Benefits<\/a>\n<a href=\"#timeline-sec\">Timeline<\/a>\n<a href=\"#partners-sec\">Partners<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"program-sec siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-2\" id=\"programme\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards<\/h2>\n<p>In commemoration of what would have been Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s 100th birthday in April 2026, the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) has launched a special initiative to recognise 100 inspirational Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth. Building on the legacy of the Queen's Young Leaders programme, this new award will celebrate exceptional individuals from diverse regions, representing QECT\u2019s five key focus areas: education and employability, environment, food and agriculture, health, and inclusion. This initiative aims to elevate the profiles of these Young Leaders globally, empowering them to further amplify their social impact within their communities, countries, and regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-3\" id=\"eligibility-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-image panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-3-0\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c4f6304fc136-2533\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600.png\" width=\"585\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600.png 585w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" title=\"585&#215;600\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2533-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-text panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-3-1\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust\u2019s 100 Young Leaders Awards, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Age:<\/b> 18 to 35 years old at the time of application (born between April 1990 and April 2008).<\/li>\n<li><b>Leadership Role:<\/b> Must be the founder, co-founder, or in a key leadership position of a <strong>social impact initiative<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Citizenship\/Residency:<\/b> Must be a citizen or permanent resident of at-least one of the 56 Commonwealth countries.<\/li>\n<li><b>Track Record:<\/b> Demonstrate measurable community or global impact for a minimum of 12 months.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ethical Standing:<\/b> The initiative must operate legally, transparently, and in accordance with the values of QECT.<\/li>\n<li><b>Language:<\/b> Applications must be submitted in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-sec siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-4\" id=\"area-of-focus-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"pl-w68a86eb050b2d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w68a86eb050b2d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Areas of Focus<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w68a86eb050b2d-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1\" id=\"area-of-focus-cards\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-box panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1-0\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Education and Employability<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-box panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1-1\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Environment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-box panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1-2\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Food & Agriculture<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-1-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-box panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1-3\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-1-3-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Health<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-1-4\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"area-of-focus-box panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-1-4\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-1-4-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Inclusion<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w68a86eb050b2d-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"area-of-focus-btn\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w68a86eb050b2d-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68a86eb050b2d-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68a86eb050b2d-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"partner-btn\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appTh6DkNvnDGCqb8\/pagjXpS84p5YIBbxX\/form\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"deadline_text\"><strong>Deadline to Submit Applications: Wednesday, 8th October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-5\" id=\"benefits-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-text panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-5-0\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2533-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>What do young awardees receive<\/h2>\n<p>The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust\u2019s 100 Young Leaders Awards seeks to enhance the global visibility of emerging leaders, enabling them to expand their societal contributions while fostering sustainable development within their respective communities. The awardees will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"447\">Award Recognition:<\/strong> Winners will receive their award at the official awards ceremony.<\/li>\n<li><b>Microgrant:<\/b> A chance to apply for a microgrant to scale their high-impact projects or organisations.<\/li>\n<li><b>Capacity Building:<\/b> Tailored capacity-building and mentorship to strengthen leadership and organisational growth.<\/li>\n<li><b>Global Platform:<\/b> Global recognition for awardees through widespread media coverage, marking an important milestone in QECT's history.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"677\">Networking<\/strong>: Opportunities to connect with funders, partners, and field experts through virtual and\/or in-person events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2533-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-image panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-5-1\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-image panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2533-5-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c4f6304fc136-2533\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600-1.png\" width=\"585\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600-1.png 585w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/585x600-1-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" title=\"585&#215;600-(1)\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"timeline-sec siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-6\" id=\"timeline-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Timeline<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2533-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-2533\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1170x400-Timeline-1.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1170x400-Timeline-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1170x400-Timeline-1-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1170x400-Timeline-1-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1170x400-Timeline-1-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" title=\"1170&#215;400&#8212;Timeline\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2533-6-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Note: Please note that the timeline may vary subject to changes in the programme<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2533-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2533-7\" id=\"partners-sec\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2533-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-image panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-7-0\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-image panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2533-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c4f6304fc136-2533\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/585x600-3.png\" width=\"1013\" height=\"1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/585x600-3.png 1013w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/585x600-3-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/585x600-3-975x1024.png 975w, https:\/\/queenscommonwealthtrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/585x600-3-768x807.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" title=\"585&#215;600-(3)\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2533-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-text panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-2533-7-1\" ><div id=\"panel-2533-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"eligibility-sec-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2533-7-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Join Us &amp; Make an Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Align your company\/organization with a prestigious global initiative, empowering young leaders and championing social impact on an international stage.<\/p>\n<p>Enhance your brand\u2019s global visibility<br \/>\nEngage with the next generation of changemakers<br \/>\nDemonstrate leadership in corporate social responsibility<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s create lasting change together.<\/p>\n<p>We are open to discuss this initiative with you and develop the best possible way to partner. 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