Major Group for Children and Youth
Regions
Get Involved
Overview History Mandate and Governance Structure Vision and Values
Substantive-Overview Resilience and Humanitarian Action Peace and Security Sustainable Development Human RIghts Youth Policy and Development
Coordination Team Secretariat Platform Liaisons CYI
COVID-19 STATEMENT Youth Initiative Platform Youth Action on COVID 19 UN IANYD Statement on Youth and COVID 19
Global Youth Declaration on Children and Youth Rights in Armed Conflict Zones World Youth Report Youth 2030 Solidarity with Nigeria Youth Voices for Nature International Youth Day 2020 UN MGCY HLPF 2020 Papers UN MGCY Coordination Team Diversity Report Sustainable Energy Global Caucus for Youth in Faith Youth Entity Platforms Submission to SG's HLP on IDPs Meaningful Engagement HLPF 2020 Sector Paper Science-Policy Interface Platform Call to Action on Adolescent Health Climate Action Declaration SDG 16 Publication ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 UNGA & SDG Summit 2023 ECE RFSD Youth Inputs to Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future The Future of Multilateralism | SOTF Youth Side-Event Admin Team 2024-2025 UNGA Youth Calendar FFD Prep Com Side Event ECOSOC YF 2025 EYF Calendar
About Overview History Mandate and Governance Structure Vision and Values Work Substantive-Overview Resilience and Humanitarian Action Peace and Security Sustainable Development Human RIghts Youth Policy and Development Regions Team Coordination Team Secretariat Platform Liaisons CYI COVID-19 COVID-19 STATEMENT Youth Initiative Platform Youth Action on COVID 19 UN IANYD Statement on Youth and COVID 19 Special Items Global Youth Declaration on Children and Youth Rights in Armed Conflict Zones World Youth Report Youth 2030 Solidarity with Nigeria Youth Voices for Nature International Youth Day 2020 UN MGCY HLPF 2020 Papers UN MGCY Coordination Team Diversity Report Sustainable Energy Global Caucus for Youth in Faith Youth Entity Platforms Submission to SG's HLP on IDPs Meaningful Engagement HLPF 2020 Sector Paper Science-Policy Interface Platform Call to Action on Adolescent Health Climate Action Declaration SDG 16 Publication ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 UNGA & SDG Summit 2023 ECE RFSD Youth Inputs to Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future The Future of Multilateralism | SOTF Youth Side-Event Admin Team 2024-2025 UNGA Youth Calendar FFD Prep Com Side Event ECOSOC YF 2025 EYF Calendar
Major Group for Children and Youth
Get Involved
COVID-19.png

Covid-19 Youth Platform

This platform aims to give visibility to youth initiatives responding to COVID-19 and to the health, social, and economic consequences of the pandemic.

Each of the organizations below are fighting Covid-19. They are from different countries around the world, helping their local communities with medical assistance, food distribution, arts programs, education initiatives, technology solutions and more.

All of these initiatives could use your support, whether it is with funding, technical expertise, knowledge sharing, promotion or volunteering. Browse below to learn more about each program.

To be featured, your initiative must:

  • be youth-led, with at least half the leadership positions being held by people who are 31 or younger, OR strongly youth or children-focused, with its project focusing on people who are 31 or younger;

  • AND be acting in response to the COVID outbreak or its consequences, whether raising awareness about prevention, supporting vulnerable populations during the economic stop-down, supporting mental health, etc.

  • there are no other requirements for the initiative to be formal, or of any particular structure. Everyone from informal initiatives to long-staring NGOs are welcome to apply.

Just fill in the form, available in ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, RUSSIAN or ARABIC! and please help us share it widely to your networks and social media. 

For more information or to connect with an organization featured below contact youthactionplatform@unmgcy.org.

Helpers Social Development Foundation
Helpers Social Development Foundation

Supporting those who have been driven out of their homes in Nigeria.

Read More
Africa, Information Sharing, Mental Health Support, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020Volunteers, Space for online meetings, English
ViaVii
ViaVii

A virtual tourism experience to make self-quarantine to a fun, entertaining and educational experience and provide support for tourism professionals who are out of work.

Read More
Europe and Others, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, OtherAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020Access to information, Other, English
Selfless Patriots Initiative
Selfless Patriots Initiative

A group of women in Nigeria supplying food and skills development programs for women and youth in need in rural communities.

Read More
Africa, Direct Medical Response, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020English, Access to information, Other
Dialogue On Shelter Trust
Dialogue On Shelter Trust

A non-profit in Zimbabwe supporting populations in informal settlements through sustainable methodologies.

Read More
Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, English
Youth for Environment and Sustainable Development (YSD)
Youth for Environment and Sustainable Development (YSD)

A youth task force from Malawi organizing food distribution and awareness raising campaigns.

Read More
Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/Nutrition, AfricaAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020Space for online meetings, English
Youth Advisory Panel
Youth Advisory Panel

A Youth Advisory panel in India working to distribute food and conduct awareness campaigns through art, slogans and poetry.

Read More
Asia-Pacific, Information Sharing, Food/Nutrition, Support Vulnerable Groups, Mental Health SupportAdmin TeamMay 7, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, Space for online meetings, English
Covid Collage Challenge
Covid Collage Challenge

Medical students show their support for frontline workers through words of encouragement to all Ghanaians.

Read More
Africa, Information SharingAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Other, English
Summer Search COVID-19 Support Challenge
Summer Search COVID-19 Support Challenge

Raising funds to support high school students in the USA through a running challenge, running one mile for every $100 raised.

Read More
Europe and Others, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020English
Welfare of Children and Youth Association
Welfare of Children and Youth Association

This organization aims to increase the access of information to children and enable them practice personal hygiene.

Read More
Africa, Information Sharing, OtherAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Space for online meetings, Other
Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health & Nutrition Network
Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health & Nutrition Network

Supporting vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone, especially women and girls in need.

Read More
Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, English
Social Work
Social Work

Hosting online sessions through Facebook to provide mental health support in Bangaldesh; providing food and sharing information.

Read More
Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Asia-Pacific, Food/Nutrition, Mental Health SupportAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, English
Asian City Planners Network
Asian City Planners Network

A network of planners supporting students stay on track and updated with information on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read More
Information Sharing, Asia-PacificAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Space for online meetings, English
Youth and Governance Kenya
Youth and Governance Kenya

A phone-based survey to gather information on collection information on the awareness, wellbeing and protection of youth living with disabilities in Kenya.

Read More
Information Sharing, Food/Nutrition, AfricaAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, English
Covid-19 Career Initiative
Covid-19 Career Initiative

Online and offline support to students and youth in fighting Covid-19 in India.

Read More
Asia-Pacific, Information Sharing, Mental Health Support, EducationAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, Other, English
Excellent health For Africa Initiative (Exhela Initiative)
Excellent health For Africa Initiative (Exhela Initiative)

Organizing online campaigns on Covid-19 in Nigeria.

Read More
Information Sharing, Mental Health Support, Food/Nutrition, AfricaAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, English
Global Emergency Disaster Response Network
Global Emergency Disaster Response Network

A youth-based movement comprised of members from different part of the World who have come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read More
Europe and Others, Direct Medical Response, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Mental Health Support, Education, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, Space for online meetings, English
Sobnutrition
Sobnutrition

Providing food and education materials for children in Nigeria.

Read More
Africa, Direct Medical Response, Support Vulnerable Groups, Education, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020Volunteers, English
Footprints Bridge International ( F-BRIDGE)
Footprints Bridge International ( F-BRIDGE)

Supporting frontline agencies in Ghana with food.

Read More
Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020English, Volunteers, Access to information
APYE Manila Inc.
APYE Manila Inc.

Fundraising to provide basic necessities and establish a network to support COVID-19 related efforts in the Philippines.

Read More
Asia-Pacific, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020English, Access to information, Space for online meetings
Mathare Youth Sports Association
Mathare Youth Sports Association

MYSA uses sports to engender broad socio-economic development while also effecting positive social change.

Read More
Africa, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamMay 6, 2020English, Space for online meetings
Newer Older

Major Group for Children and Youth

Who We Are

About

History

Mandate and Governance

Structure

Secretariat

Coordination Team

What We Do

Constituencies/Working Groups

Meaningful Engagement

Contact Us

Get Involved

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Internal Governance
 

Connect

Enter your email to get updates.

Thank you!
Hours