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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.

Confric (connecting Africa)
Confric (connecting Africa)

Supporting vulnerable populations in Ghana with face masks and information on COVID-19 prevention.

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Africa, Support Vulnerable Groups, Information SharingAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, Space for online meetings, English
Golden Change For Concerned Youth Forum (GCCYF)
Golden Change For Concerned Youth Forum (GCCYF)

Supporting vulnerable groups in Nigeria with face masks and hygiene information sessions.

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Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020English, Access to information
End COVID-19 Now
End COVID-19 Now

Supporting vulnerable communities in Liberia with basic needs such as food and hygiene materials.

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Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020English, Access to information
Hexar: Pandemium
Hexar: Pandemium

A video game designed to raise awareness about the pandemic and teach healthy habits to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Latin America + Caribbean, Other, Information SharingAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020Volunteers, English
Donate for Bhurungamari
Donate for Bhurungamari

Supporting populations affected by Covid-19 in Bangladesh with medical care, mental health support, basic safety equipment and food.

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Asia-Pacific, Direct Medical Response, Mental Health Support, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020Volunteers, English
Jumpstart Academy Africa
Jumpstart Academy Africa

Jumpstart Acadamy Africa is a virtual learning organization based in Cameroon. They are providing education to children and youth who are being kept out of school by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Africa, EducationAdmin TeamJuly 5, 2020Access to information, Space for online meetings, English, Volunteers
Rotary International
Rotary International

Developing a chat-based SOS that was designed for the general public to use to fact-check news, receive daily updates from WHO and connect with vetted social initiatives.

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Asia-Pacific, Information SharingAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Volunteers, Access to information, Space for online meetings
Build New Nigeria
Build New Nigeria

Bridging the gap in access to quality education by organizing online classes for senior students in Nigeria.

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Africa, EducationAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Volunteers, Access to information
Volunteer4Covid-19
Volunteer4Covid-19

A talent recruitment company connecting volunteers with local organizations in Liberia to implement Covid-19 projects in local communities.

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Africa, Support Vulnerable Groups, OtherAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Other
Gemstone Tech Tutors
Gemstone Tech Tutors

A social enterprise creating an interactive online platform to promote learning and continuing education in Nigeria.

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Africa, Information Sharing, EducationAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020Volunteers, English, Space for online meetings
Faces Up Uganda
Faces Up Uganda

Offering mentorship to young people in Uganda through creative arts. Providing essential materials, mentorship, face masks and an art contest to young people during the pandemic.

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Africa, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable Groups, EducationAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Volunteers, Other
Project Sugo
Project Sugo

Providing online workshops to aspiring young diplomats in Manila.

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Asia-Pacific, OtherAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Volunteers, Space for online meetings
Connecting Africa (Con-fric)
Connecting Africa (Con-fric)

Supporting vulnerable groups in Ghana and around Africa with reliable information and face masks.

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Africa, Direct Medical Response, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English, Volunteers, Access to information, Space for online meetings
Alexandra Cares Foundation
Alexandra Cares Foundation

Providing food packages to those in need in Liberia.

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Food/Nutrition, Africa, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamJune 14, 2020English
Food: An Online Platform for Food Systems Responses
Food: An Online Platform for Food Systems Responses

An online community to share resources, contribute articles, and make connections with fellow practitioners across the food system.

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Europe and Others, Food/Nutrition, Information Sharing, OtherAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020English, Volunteers
COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Survey
COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Survey

Executing a survey to determine the mental health effects of COVID-19.

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Asia-Pacific, Information Sharing, Mental Health SupportAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020Volunteers, Access to information, English
Eko Covid-19 Prevention Hygiene Project
Eko Covid-19 Prevention Hygiene Project

Distributing free healthcare materials such as face masks, hand sanitizers, hand gloves, disinfectants and soaps in underserved communities in Lagos state, Nigeria.

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Africa, Direct Medical Response, Information Sharing, Support Vulnerable GroupsAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020English, Access to information, Volunteers, Other
Stop the Spread
Stop the Spread

Creating awareness of the risk of COVID-19 and encouraging social distancing in Nigeria.

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Africa, Information SharingAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020Access to information, Space for online meetings, English
Student Volunteer Army
Student Volunteer Army

A student-led grocery delivery service to support vulnerable groups in New Zealand.

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Asia-Pacific, Support Vulnerable Groups, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020English, Other
CanUSupport
CanUSupport

Providing food to daily workers in India and establishing a mask campaign which employs out-of-work tailors and distributes masks to those in need.

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Asia-Pacific, Support Vulnerable Groups, Education, Food/NutritionAdmin TeamJune 6, 2020English, Volunteers, Other
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