Ubuntu United Nations - World Leaders Academy

Do you feel you can change the world? Apply for the program inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy for youth leaders from across the world with the participation of Nobel Peace Prize: Muhamad Yunus, José Ramos-Horta, Kaylash Satyarthi and Leymah Gbowee.

Gathering 193 teams of youth leaders from all countries with a seat at the United Nations and inspiring them through the motto “Building Bridges: Youth for Unity in Diversity”, the UUN is an online initiative, with 5-themed seminars, promoted by Nobel Prize Laureates of Peace and former Heads of State.

• The event will be chaired by José Ramos-Horta and co-chaired by John Volmink, Ubuntu Global Network’s President and by Her Highness Princess Rym Ali of Jordania. With the participation of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, namely Muhammad Yunus, Kaylah Satyarthi and Leymah Gbowee, this 25-hour certified training program aims to empower young people as agents of transformation at the service of communities, while discusses some of the most relevant worldwide issues through intergenerational dialogue.
• With the High Patronage of Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, UUN also has the participation of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres.

SEMINARS CALENDAR
- Leading like Mandela: Peace and Reconciliation – Sunday, October 24th  
- Building Bridges: Intercultural/Interfaith Dialogue – Sunday, November 7th
- Overcoming Obstacles: Overcoming Poverty and Social Exclusion – Sunday, November 21st
- Ubuntu Lives: Human Rights – Sunday, December 5t
- I Have a Dream: Gender Equality and Environmental Crisis – Sunday, December 19th