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Deloitte and One Young World

Our partnership develops young professionals into future 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.

The next Summit is in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from 2-5 October 2023, where Deloitte will be the opening ceremony principal partner. The OYW delegates from over 30 countries are set 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 fourth year, Deloitte is supporting innovative, youth-led initiatives that 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.

And for the second time, Deloitte is 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 to undertaking climate action to strengthening resilience.

Deloitte OYW Scholarship

This year Deloitte will be sponsoring five outstanding #OYW2023 leaders with fully funded scholarships to attend the OYW Summit alongside our delegation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We are selecting scholars from diverse backgrounds, all driving impactful initiatives in line with Deloitte’s WorldClass and WorldClimate ambitions.

Parakerja, an Indonesian startup which focuses on digital transformation of education in special schools, providing job training for people with disabilities, and as the first and the biggest platform to learn Indonesian Sign Language in the country.

“Joining One Young World 2023 through the Deloitte Scholarship will help me, as the founder as well as the CEO of Parakerja, to get different perspectives in creating an inclusive society.” – Muhammad Rezki Achyana

Learn more about Parakerja

Kwame AI is an AI EdTech with the goal to enable millions of young Africans to have scalable, high-quality education irrespective of their lack of access to the Internet or computers. Their SuaCode app enables young Africans to learn to code using smartphones and their Kwame AI web app enables high school students in West Africa to get instant answers to their science questions.

“Attending this event will enable me to learn from the experiences of accomplished innovators and leaders as well as network with other young people making a difference in their communities. I look forward to setting up partnerships with other like-minded young people to make a bigger impact in education.” – Jojo Boateng

Learn more about Kwame AI 

Force of Nature is the leading non-profit turning climate anxiety into action. Through our free programs, we help young people feel empowered and develop the skills to make a difference. We then place them at the heart of decisions that affect their future, by working with leaders in business, policy, and education.

“Being a One Young World scholar means challenging the status quo, leading with passion, and working with others on a diverse patchwork of solutions.” – Clover Hogan

Learn more about Force of Nature

Tech4Dev is a non-profit social enterprise established in 2016 with the aim of equipping young African populations in underserved communities with digital and life skills that foster economic equality, independence, and prosperity, while also ensuring the sustainable development of their communities.

“I am delighted to have been chosen to be a One Young World scholar and to be recognized as an emerging leader with the potential to make a real impact in my community and beyond. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a global network of young leaders who are passionate about creating positive change in the world." – Joel Ogunsola

Learn more about Tech4Dev

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.

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 organization 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.