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Deloitte and One Young World

Our partnership develops young professionals into leaders who can solve the world’s toughest challenges.

About Deloitte and OYW partnership 

One Young World, a not for profit, annually convenes a global summit with over 2000 of the brightest young leaders from around the world and empowers them to create a positive impact. A once in a lifetime opportunity, the young leaders learn how to make a difference, challenge thinking, develop Leadership skills and build their networks globally. 

At Deloitte, we believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good and help lead the way on the increasingly complex challenges society faces today. Our OYW partnership develops young professionals into leaders who can address global matters.

Ready to solve the world’s toughest challenges?

The next Summit is in Montréal, Canada, from 18-21 September 2024, where Deloitte will be the opening ceremony co-principal partner. Our OYW delegates from over 30 countries are ready to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Lead2030 Challenge: helping build a better, more sustainable future, for both people and planet

This year, Deloitte is proudly sponsoring two OYW Lead2030 Challenges. For the fifth time, Deloitte is supporting innovative, youth-led initiatives that help make an impact toward  addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4—Quality Education. Through this challenge we invest in solutions focused on access to education, skills development, lifelong learning and entrepreneurship.

Deloitte is also proudly supporting a challenge focused on SDG 13—Climate Action. This challenge aims to address climate change in bold, meaningful, innovative ways—from empowering local people undertaking climate action to strengthening resilience.

Deloitte OYW Scholarship

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This year Deloitte will be sponsoring six outstanding #OYW2024 leaders with fully funded scholarships to attend the OYW Summit with our delegation in Montréal, Canada. We are selecting scholars from diverse backgrounds, each driving impactful initiatives in line with Deloitte’s WorldClass and WorldClimate ambitions.

Earth Uprising focuses on centring education and reparative justice for a just transition to an equitable, regenerative economy. They are a global, youth-led movement educating the world on climate solutions for a habitable planet. 

Learn more about Earth Uprising International

Future Minds Network is creating a world, where each  person has an equal opportunity to live, work and play. They are on a mission to help young people shape a better future. This starts with empowering people with the skills, mindset and network to find their dream jobs or create their own.

Learn more about Future Minds Network 

I Lead Climate Action Initiative is a Pan-African movement that carries out grassroot-based climate action to address the climate crisis in Africa. They raise awareness about climate induced problems in conflict zones and work to promote disarmament, regional stability and the distance of livelihoods. 

Learn more about I Lead Climate Action Initiative

Sustenta Honduras is focused on adaptation to climate change through youth empowerment, capacity building and capacity development, to promote sustainable development and public participation. Their vision is that climate change will be the main space for youth participation in Honduras by 2030.

Learn more about Sustenta Honduras

The 93% Club exist to dismantle the class inequality that exists in Britain today through the power of community. By bringing together thousands of like-minded individuals across the UK, they are breaking down the structural barriers to social mobility and building a future that’s fairer for the next generation. 

Learn more about The 93% Club

Kipin Edutech (Kipin) offers an innovative EdTech solution that brings the digital school experience to students and teachers without relying on the Internet or straining their finances. Kipin achieves this through an all-in-one integrated solution known as the ‘Kipin Classroom.’

Learn more about Kipin Edutech

Making an impact with One Young World

Deloitte’s collaboration with OYW is an important component of our global impact initiatives and furthers our commitment to do our part to help address the societal challenges of our time and help create better futures, together.

View our collection of WorldClass stories

Through WorldClass, we aim to reach 100 million people by 2030, investing in innovative approaches to support education, digital skills development and training opportunities so everyone can succeed in the modern economy.

Through Deloitte’s WorldClimate strategy, we’re working to help drive responsible climate choices within across our organisation and beyond. It’s a focus on doing our part to address the climate crisis and help the world achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.