Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of a Global Youth Movement

Registration is approaching its close. Don’t miss your opportunity to secure a seat at one of the most inspiring youth-focused events of the year before it closes on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

We warmly invite you to join the conversation and be part of this impactful event!

Young innovators from Cameroon, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States will share how international digital collaboration is shaping youth-driven responses to sustainability and urban challenges. Their work offers a compelling look at what’s possible when global learning meets real-world action.

Through dynamic presentation and conversation, multi-stakeholders from UN Member States, the UN system, civil society, academia, and the private sector will explore how institutions can more effectively champion youth-led initiatives.

Seats are limited, and advance registration is required. Save your seat in the ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York today by registering here:

• ✅ bit.ly/iYouth-reg.

• 📌 Registration will close following seating availability.

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging exchange of ideas and perspectives. Find more information about the event here: bit.ly/iYouth-pg.

Speakers at a Glance 

We are proud to introduce our speakers, a diverse group of experts and change-makers who are shaping policy, education, and innovation while championing the role of youth in building a sustainable future.

#IVECA #ECOSOC2026 #Youth2030 #SustainableCities #DigitalCollaboration #GlobalCitizenship #InclusiveFutures

A Winter of Shared Learning and Global Friendship

Winter is often seen as a quiet season, but for IVECA students, it became a time of connection, discovery, and shared growth. Across countries and cultures, middle and high school students came together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships. As one student beautifully expressed, “Even though we come from different places, we are all connected. I really love learning about other cultures and perspectives because it helps me connect better with people from different countries.” This sense of connection became the foundation of the winter activities.

Through the Winter Camp, students from Korea, Singapore and Cameroon engaged with global issues and reflected on how knowledge and responsibility come together in today’s world. While exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in society, students shared ideas, asked questions, and learned to think critically about the impact of technology on people and communities. As another student observed, “AI is helpful, but it also teaches us to think and solve problems together, not just rely on machines.” These moments emphasized collaboration and dialogue, reminding students that the usage of AI for Good can be strengthened when ideas are shared across borders.

Alongside this, the Winter Exchange has continued a longer journey that began in the fall semester, allowing friendships to deepen through sustained interaction. Centered on the theme of teenage culture, the exchange encouraged students from Korea and Singapore to share stories about their daily lives, school routines, hobbies, and social trends shaping youth today. By discussing both the positive and challenging aspects of teenage culture, students reflected on how young people can build healthier, more respectful, and more sustainable cultural trends together. As one student shared, “Meeting friends from different countries makes learning more meaningful and inspires me to see the world differently.” Through these conversations, curiosity gradually turned into understanding, and cultural differences became opportunities for learning rather than barriers.

As students learned from one another, cultural understanding became a lived experience rather than a concept. From Winter Camp, students developed empathy and awareness for the AI challenges and its better solutions for Good. Through the Winter Exchange, students accumulated a greater appreciation for diverse lifestyles and values. Many reflected on the importance of respect and communication in a global society, realizing that meaningful connection begins with understanding others.

Through these shared experiences, the Winter Camp and Winter Exchange reveal the true purpose of global education. Beyond knowledge and skills, students developed a sense of global citizenship, seeing themselves as part of a connected world where friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding play a central role in shaping a more inclusive and shared future.

#IVECA #VirtualExchange #LiveClass #YouthVoices #YouthforChange #Sustainability #Cameroon #Singapore #Korea #MiddleSchool #HighSchool #GlobalCitizenship #GCED #EducationforAll  #Friendship #ArtificialIntelligence #WinterCamp #WinterExchange

Seating Limited! Register for IVECA’s 2026 UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum Follow-up Event!

We are getting closer to this year’s UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum Follow-up Event.  If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!

🗓️ Date & Time: February 5, 2026; 3:00 - 6:00 pm EST (New York)

🏛️ Location: ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters

✅ Registration: bit.ly/iYouth-reg (by Jan. 22 to secure your seat)

📄 Brochure: bit.ly/iYouth-pg

Building on the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum discussion, this gathering will spotlight how digital collaboration and Global Citizenship Education are driving youth-led solutions for environmental sustainability and inclusive urban development.

Students from Cameroon, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States will present innovative projects created through virtual exchange, showing how global collaboration turns shared challenges into fresh ideas and real possibilities. UN Member States, the UN system, civil society, academia, and private-sector partners will join the conversation to explore how institutions can better support youth-driven impact.

We are excited to welcome you to an afternoon of meaningful conversation, new perspectives, and a collective commitment to creating more sustainable cities for everyone.

Registration will close following seating availability. If seating remains, registration will continue through February 2nd, 11:59 pm EST.

#IVECA #ECOSOC2026 #Youth2030 #SustainableCities #DigitalCollaboration #GlobalCitizenship #InclusiveFutures