Let's Take Action Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Learn more and take action.

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31 March 2022

UNESCO Clubs 2022 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

Applications are open for the UNESCO Clubs Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition 2022. USFUCA, UNESCO Center for Peace, World Genesis Foundation, and WhizJuniors invite youth around the world to take part in this year's Multimedia Competition.

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31 March 2022

Joint Innovation Challenge 2022

The Challenge aims to support social enterprises (the Companies) registered in UNFPA programme countries to pivot from grant-making models to self-sustaining financial models, and from “doing innovation” to managing it.

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31 March 2022

Young Leaders for the SDGs

On a biennial basis, 17 outstanding young leaders from across various sectors are recognized for their agency, courage and ingenuity in finding lasting solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Applications for the 2022 Class are now open and will close on 31 March 2022!

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04 April 2022

UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Programme’s 5th Edition: Latin America and the Caribbean

The UNAOC Young Peacebuilders is a peace education initiative that is designed to support young people in gaining skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict.

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30 April 2022

2022 RAF Virtual Fellowship Programme Application

The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for young (22 to 35), working journalists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition to cover the United Nations. Hosted every autumn at UN Headquarters, the programme brings a select group of journalists to New York.

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01 May 2022

UN SDG Action Awards

The UN SDG Action Campaign is looking for initiatives and individuals from around the world that #FlipTheScript and rethink how we live and what progress and development look like. Are YOU or is someone you know the next winner?

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31 December 2022

Become a UN Volunteer

From a morale-boosting burst of energy to fresh perspectives and diverse work experiences, UN Volunteers can transform themselves into global changemakers and leave a lasting impact on the world. You have the opportunity to make a difference, become a UN Volunteer today!

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31 December 2022

United Nations Joint SDG Fund

Act Now for the SDGs and support a brighter future for the most vulnerable people and the planet. Your contribution will go to the United Nations Joint SDG Fund which has funded 125 joint programmes and proposals in 97 countries/territories, stimulated over 600 partnerships working together.