The “Youth with Potential 2026” Report reaffirms its commitment to highlighting the barriers and structural injustices that young people face in accessing opportunities. This report is an evidence-based tool for decision-making by stakeholders in the ecosystem, aimed at driving systemic change in the city. This… Read More

This report proposes a holistic approach to youth well-being. It recognizes that education, employment, entrepreneurship, mental health, and participation are intertwined and influence the development of life plans, and that none of these dimensions exists in isolation from the others. For example, a young man… Read More

As GOYN CDMX marks the fourth year of its initial five-year vision, what began as a bold hypothesis has transformed into a consolidated collaborative of over 100 cross-sector partners across Mexico City. At the heart of this transformation, GOYN CDMX’s Youth Advisory Group has evolved from a… Read More

Al cumplir el cuarto año de su visión inicial a cinco años, lo que comenzó como una hipótesis audaz para GOYN CDMX se ha transformado en un colaborativo consolidado de más de 100 aliados intersectoriales en la Ciudad de México. En el corazón de esta transformación, el… Read More

This report was produced following the Learning Visits carried out between October 28 and November14, 2025, and presents an in-depth analysis of the four finalist cities selected for the expansion ofGOYN Brazil in 2026: Campinas, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, and Recife.The analysis of the four finalist cities… Read More

This report brings the results of the evaluation process of Global Opportunity Youth Network – São Paulo (GOYN SP) program, which is part of the international movement Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN), an alliance of youth, companies, governments, civil society organizations and experts, led worldwide by the… Read More

Overview of Youth in BarranquillaTransformative Connections: A Holistic Perspective on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Youth, Particularly Opportunity Youth This report presents a comprehensive overview of the youth population in Barranquilla, structured around key dimensions such as sociodemographics, education and productive inclusion, socio-emotional health and… Read More

Opportunity Youth 2025 Report: A multidimensional approach to education and income generation trajectories This report highlights the structural barriers and injustices that young people face in accessing opportunities. This report is an evidence-based tool for decision-making for stakeholders in the ecosystem, aimed at promoting systemic change… Read More

In this Results Report 2024, GOYN Mexico City shares the latest overview of the Opportunity Youth context in the city, its annual impact on both youth and the collaborative ecosystem, and wins in public advocacy, private sector engagement and youth leadership. They also share an overview of… Read More

This report captures six years of progress across the GOYN, highlighting place-based strategies that have connected 630,000+ youth to economic opportunities. It shares insights on systemic change, youth leadership, and cross-sector collaboration from 17 communities worldwide. The report serves as both a reflection on impact and a roadmap for… Read More

GOYN Bogotá, GOYN Barranquilla, Fundación Corona and UrbanPro (consultancy firm) conducted research on the potential of green jobs as a labor-absorbing economic sector for Opportunity Youth. This report entitled “The future is green: boosting sustainable youth employment” includes: More information can be found on the… Read More

This is a translated version of the Executive Summary of the Ecosystem Mapping conducted by GOYN Rio de Janeiro together with Instituto Veredas (consultancy firm). This document summarizes the biggest findings of the research, including 1) Demographics of opportunity youth in the city, 2) Analysis of the… Read More

An extensive Narrative Change research was conducted by GOYN Bogotá and Barranquilla, together with Plural (consultancy firm). This document includes the full research process and methodologies, along with the results and design of pilots to be implemented during the following year. Content:… Read More

The report explores critical findings on job and skill demand for youth in Mombasa’s food and beverage sector, highlighting key skill gaps, recruitment trends, and areas for systemic improvement. It provides actionable insights to better align training, employment practices, and policy initiatives with industry needs—essential reading for… Read More

GOYN Youth Financial Inclusion Report The Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) Youth Financial Inclusion Report is a comprehensive analysis of the financial inclusion landscape for Opportunity Youth (OY) across GOYN communities. This report highlights the barriers, opportunities, and innovative solutions that can expand financial access for young people, ultimately… Read More

The survey Um Rio de Jovens is an initiative of the Decola Cria Youth Advisory Group (YAG- GOYN Rio), conceived within the framework of the UNICEF City Agenda and in technical partnership with CEDAPS. The aim of this study was to strengthen the process of political… Read More