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 drive local collaboration across sectors, oversee learning and evidence building, and engage young people as co-creators of solutions tailored to their community context.

Together, Anchor Partners, local public, private, and civil society stakeholders, and Opportunity Youth co-develop more inclusive pathways to employment and entrepreneurship that not only expand access to livelihoods, but also boost the confidence and well-being of young people. GOYN’s model embraces authentic youth partnership, working in tandem with young people to uplift their voices, foster their leadership among peers and adult allies, and recognize them as powerful agents of change in their communities and beyond.

GOYN’s work is supported 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, and Catholic Relief Services, among many others at the local and regional level. These partners contribute funding, expertise, and thought leadership—helping to dismantle barriers, unlock the full economic and civic potential of Opportunity Youth, 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.