What does it take to be a 2025 Global Teen Leader? If you can answer YES to all of the questions in the thread below, you just might be exactly one of the young environmental leaders we’re looking for! Visit this link to submit your Three Dot Dash Pre-Application by January 20, 2025: wearefamilyfoundation.org/th… #WeAreFamily

After the UK announced their high-ambition national climate action plan during the first week of COP29, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) Youth Delegates are now coming together with cross-sector leaders to explore how young people can support the effective realization of these commitments across the world. Join us for the intergenerational conversation in-person at the COP29 UK Pavilion or watch the livestream from anywhere in the world here: youtube.com/live/9NEn2D-hScM

When two GLOBAL ICONS join forces… magic happens! Sir @richardbranson and @nilerodgers announced a new partnership between @VirginUnite and @WeAreFamilyFdtn at Virgin Unite's 20th anniversary celebration in London this week that will accelerate the work of youth changemakers and bring their voices and ideas to decision-making tables. “The problems we face today mean it has never been more important to make sure that young people are front and centre in that conversation. We owe it to our children, grandchildren, and future generations to come. I’m delighted to be able to join with Nile Rodgers and We Are Family Foundation in this partnership.” – Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group & Virgin Unite Founder We are honored to be in partnership with Virgin Unite and we look forward to strengthening our collective efforts to amplify youth voices at global decision-making tables — together! #WeAreFamily

Purpose-fueled intergenerational dialogue at the United Nations Headquarters 🤝 At #UNGA79, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) joined forces with #Groundswell (#GlobalOptimism) to host an evening of strategic collaboration and meaningful conversations across diverse ages, countries, and sectors, guided by compelling remarks from: @ciarajudge_ , Infectious Disease Epidemiologist & WAFF Lead Delegate @jkangacha, Agricultural Specialist & WAFF Lead Delegate @CFigueres, Co-Founder of Global Optimism @GuajajaraSonia, Minister of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil @KerryMP, MP of the UK @yakisawyerr, Mayor of Freetown & C40 Cities Co-Chair As we continue paving the road from the Summit of the Future to COP30, we invite you to join us in our collaborative journey. Explore frameworks for modeling authentic cross-generational leadership in WAFF’s Global Study at study.wearefamilyfoundation.…. Footage: Stefano Castro Post-production: Ciara Judge & WAFF Team

✊ Creatives fuel hope. We fund them. ✊ We’re thrilled to announce the launch of applications for Youth To The Front Fund’s “The Creatives” Frontliners, powered by We Are Family Foundation! With grants from $1,000 and up to $20,000, this is a call for Artist Collectives, Cultural Storytellers, Creative Organizers, and Heritage Keepers centering BIPOC, under 30 years old, who use art to fight systemic racism, inequality, inequity, and injustice in local and global communities. Through “The Creatives” Frontliners, we are supporting justice-driven projects in the spaces of visual, performance, and musical arts, writing, cultural storytelling, creative organizing, holistic health practices, wellness, community sports initiatives, and more that focus on the following pillars in their approach: Civics & Community Engagement, Education Equity, Climate Justice, Arts & Social Justice, Health & Healing Justice. DEADLINE: Apply now through August 16, 2024, at 11:59PM EST. Learn more: wearefamilyfoundation.org/cr… 🌐 “The Creatives” Frontliners featured in this graphic are: @kresendobiz [Crescendo]: Bu Festival Bizim (The Ours Festival), Other Village People, Keith Dang (Open Jam Collective), Yetunde Sapp (@sapp_hire), The Space Botswana (Atang Arnold), and Laura Devia Lopez (“A Piece of Peace”) #WeAreFamily #YouthToTheFrontFund #TheCreatives #ArtForChange #GrantsForCreatives

Problems that span generations require leadership that does too. “The global issues don’t belong to one country, one race, one religion. They deeply belong to all of us.” — Muzoon Al-Mellehan (@muzoonrakan1), @UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador & WAFF Youth Leader During London Climate Action Week, @WeAreFamilyFdtn convened youth leaders, seasoned industry veterans, strategic partners, and diverse stakeholders to break bread and explore opportunities for collaboration. Check out the Global Study at study.wearefamilyfoundation.… and discover the impact of bridging generations for a more resilient world. 🤝 @VirginUnite, @nytimes, @SAP, @PwC, Project Everyone, @KiteGlobal, @Connect4Climate (@WorldBank), Natural History Museum (London), @EuChampions, Global Optimism, @TheElders, @EdelmanPR, @thebteamhq, UK Gov/Dept for Energy Security 📍 Many thanks to The Conduit for hosting our intergenerational gathering! #WeAreFamily #GlobalStudy #CollaboratingAcrossGenerations #IntergenerationalCollaboration

“Problems that span generations require leadership that does too.” 🤝 Driven by this purpose, in 2023, We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) set out to explore obstacles and opportunities for heightened collaboration among generations. Now, it is with great honor that we collectively share the research findings with our global family. The results are captivating, with statistics, case studies, and global recommendations that can be strategically implemented by any organization or individual. Excited to learn more? Check out @WeAreFamilyFdtn's Global Study @ study.wearefamilyfoundation.… 🤝 Many thanks to @ThePossibilists & @WU_Vienna for their partnership on this Global Study! #WeAreFamily #GlobalStudy #CollaboratingAcrossGenerations #IntergenerationalCollaboration