Today, I was pleased to review the One Young World Summit Munich 2025 Report, which offers a clear, evidence-based assessment of both scale and outcomes. As a Counsellor to One Young World, and through my work with The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, I have long believed that youth leadership must be evaluated not through aspiration alone, but through demonstrable results, with the data emerging from Munich strongly reinforcing this approach.

During One Young World 2025, more than 2,200 young leaders from 196 countries convened in person, supported by 144 partner organisations spanning government, civil society, and the private sector, with a programme that featured 338 speakers, including 122 young leaders selected through rigorous and highly competitive processes that prioritised demonstrated impact and leadership credibility.

Post-Summit evaluation confirms measurable value. Over 93% of Delegates reported a strengthened understanding of global challenges, nearly 83%  indicated increased leadership capacity, and more than 80% cited tangible professional development gains, with the Summit achieving an average Delegate rating of 4.54 out of 5, reflecting both depth of engagement and relevance.

Equally important is the Summit’s commitment to access. From close to 70,000 scholarship applications, 468 fully funded places were awarded, ensuring that global leadership pathways are shaped by talent and purpose rather than financial circumstance.

When young leaders are trusted, challenged, and supported within serious, evidence-driven frameworks, they deliver outcomes of real value. I remain proud to serve as a Counsellor within the One Young World community, and I am encouraged by what this report affirms.

 

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