Young Global Leaders | World Economic Forum The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a Foundation dedicated to shaping responsible leaders who are committed to improving the state of the world Through its three-year program, it brings together exceptional individuals under the age of 40 from diverse industries and regions who have demonstrated a track record of driving change in their communities and beyond The program equips leaders with
YGL Alumni | World Economic Forum All Young Global Leaders are eligible to join the Alumni Community – thus continuing their leadership journey with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and maintaining their engagement in all World Economic Forum activities, through their intellectual and financial contributions to improve the state of the world Alumni serve as stewards of the Community – vetting nominees and serving as
Young Global Leaders | World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders A community of enterprising, socially minded leaders working as a force for good A sought-after peer network, driving each other to do more and be more From being challenged at leading universities to engaging with innovative peers and influencers, YGLs are transforming how we define leadership and inspire impact
What do young people value? | World Economic Forum What do young people believe in? Today’s young people are in no rush to get married A survey by Pew Research Center on American millennials in adulthood found that only 26% say “I do” between the ages of 18 and 32, compared to 36% of Generation X
What makes young people happy, and what do they worry about? What makes them happy? The least important factor to young people was their faith or commitment to religion, less than half (44%) said this was important to their happiness The most important was being healthy, both physically and mentally, with 84% saying their health was the most valuable asset they had