Reprinted from Plastik Rafiki Through a collaboration between Plastiki Rafiki, the International Office of Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) Youth and
February 5, 2022
Our Story
85% of the world’s young people live in developing countries, and an ever-increasing number of them are growing up in cities.
Our Approach
Youth are leaders of TODAY and tomorrow. We work to increase the capacity of youth and youth organizations to make healthier and more prosperous communities.
Our Research
Youth are taking action to advance urban sustainability and make their communities healthier and more vibrant.
Our Work
Through UN-Habitat’s Youth programming, we seek to improve the livelihoods of youth, especially those living in slums and unplanned settlements, through their inclusion in governance and the social and economic life of cities.
85,000
Urban youth, over 50% of them women, have received training and other support through the Urban Youth Fund which has funded over 250 youth-led groups in 66 countries and 172 cities globally.
550
Social enterprises focused on urban sustainability have been seeded through the Urban Youth Fund
500,000
Urban youth, many from informal settlements and conflict cities, have accessed health services, job training and recreation activities through our One Stop Youth Resource centres.
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Youth participated in Youth 2030 Cities events
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Events held in 6 countries
Stories and News about Youth
January 29, Nairobi, Kenya. – Today, in the lead-up to the 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11), which is to be held in
January 29, 2022
UPD: The Mural created by Young Mothers and Graffiti Girls has won a Special Award at the art competition by the Digital Art for Climate
October 28, 2021
In the face of the pandemic, young people from all over the world have demonstrated a willingness and desire to help rebuild their cities in
July 31, 2021
15 July 2021 – World Youth Skills Day, being celebrated today, celebrates the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
July 31, 2021
Research Publications
We publish research on the latest findings on youth and sustainable urbanization.
UN-Habitat promotes transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action to leave no one and no place behind.
Reduced spatial inequality and poverty in communities across the urban-rural continuum
Enhanced shared prosperity for cities and regions
Strengthened climate action and improved urban environment
Effective urban crises prevention and response
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