About
The 50 Percent
Did you know: over 50 percent of all people are under 30!
The 50 Percent is a global platform that empowers young people, regardless of their background, to pursue making a positive impact in their community, country, or globally. We believe that systems change comes from all people embracing their agency to make a difference in their context.
Intergenerational leadership and learning
Sharing knowledge, guidance and building relationships.
Voice of the 50 Percent
Have your say and join the movement for systemic change by telling
your story in our to quarterly magazines and monthly blogs.
Tell your story
10-week story-telling fellowship. Learning narrative building for systems change.
Stories are highlighted in our online magazine and newsletters.
Global youth engagement
Hosting dialogues on local/national/global issues.
Building a global community of youth engaged in sustainability, resilience, business, economy, inequality and human rights
Stories from across the globe
Global inequalities uncovered by climate change
Photo Credit: Pixabay. "...You don't expect people to die in a flood in Germany. You expect it maybe in poor countries, but you don't...
Breaking the Silos: Addressing the health impacts of climate change
Photo Credit: Kabommpics.com. Climate change and health are often addressed in silos by governments, policymakers, academics, and...
The Ban on Employment for Afghan Women: Implications and Pathways Forward
Photo Credit: Wasim Mirzaie. The recent ban on the employment of women in Afghanistan signifies a major setback for human rights and...