Global Partners

Partnership is the bedrock of the Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) approach. GOYN is hosted at the Aspen Institute and is managed in partnership with Global Development Incubator (GDI). At the local level, each GOYN community is led by an “Anchor Partner”—a respected NGO with a proven track record and a shared commitment to improving economic mobility for young people. These partners spearhead collaboration across government, business, and civil society partners in each local ecosystem; orchestrating delivery of interventions; overseeing learning and evidence building; and engaging young people as co-creators of solutions tailored to their community context.

GOYN’s work has been supported since inception by a global roster of committed partners, including Prudential Financial, Accenture, Fondation Botnar, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Vitol Foundation, Western Union Foundation, Catholic Relief Services, and Pilot House Philanthropy, among many others at the local and regional level, with over $40 million mobilized globally and locally to date.

Investments from GOYN’s funding partners have fueled vital progress—from advancing research on youth financial inclusion, building digital and green employment pathways, and launching new communities to equipping young people for innovative leadership and shifting the narrative around Opportunity Youth. Partners contribute funding, expertise, advocacy efforts, and thought leadership—all critical resources continually needed to help dismantle barriers, unlock the full economic and civic potential of millions of OY, and sustain GOYN’s impact around the world.

Ready to make a difference? Contact GOYN to explore ways to partner in advancing a global movement for dignified, productive livelihoods for young people.