Additional projects to build youth participation in Internet Governance (1)

The Internet Society (ISOC)’s Youth Ambassador Program empowers youth interested in Internet governance and digital policy through a year-long mentorship and training initiative. Selected participants receive expert guidance and are given the opportunity to attend the IGF annual meeting, and often regional IGF events, to deepen their engagement and contribute to global Internet discussions. The program aims to equip the emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge to influence policies that uphold an open, secure, and globally connected Internet.

The YCIG is one of the IGF Dynamic Coalitions focused on supporting youth participation in local, regional and international Internet governance discussion and processes.

The Youth IGF Movement, established in 2011, is a capacity development initiative with an international scope. Its main objective is to support a new generation of Internet leaders dedicated to civic progress in line with the goals outlined in the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation, promoting global sustainable development. Additionally, it aims to advance the vision of the Global Digital Compact by generating impactful youth-driven ideas to facilitate the local integration of global digital cooperation principles.

The Youth Observatory aims to connect youth from various countries and regions in Latin America. It is focused on knowledge-sharing and enhancing youth engagement in Internet governance-related processes.