UBUNTU UNITED NATIONS

Living together in Peace

193 youth teams from all the countries represented at the UN. Launching the network of young leaders.
Strengthen a culture of peace. Inspired by Ubuntu philosophy. About major current world issues.

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About the Project

#UBUNTUUNITEDNATIONS

Is a dialogue platform that seeks to bring changemakers across the world to speak on issues affecting them, to learn and share ideas with leaders such as Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Former Heads of State and other global leaders through Intergenerational dialogue.

Expand your circle of change

Co-create with world leaders

Take your voice to global forums

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100% free certified training

Connected with a community of +100.000 world leaders

Encouraged by United Nations Secretary-General

Focuses on the 2030 SDG Agenda

PRESENTATION VIDEO

You can only be a Person through other People

This South African word contains a philosophy of life that is transversal and independent of any country, culture, religion, or political affiliation. Ubuntu means “I am because you are”, that is, I can only be a person through other people.

A CALL TO ACTION

Global challenges urgently require the global mobilization of a new generation of young leaders. We need young leaders committed to ethics of care, bridge-building and servant leadership, following the Ubuntu ethic.

INSPIRED BY SOCIAL JUSTICE

The legacy of great leaders like Nelson Mandela must be passed on to the new generations, inspiring them to commit to social justice, to uphold human rights and promote sustainable development.

BUILDING BRIDGES

“Building bridges: igniting youth action for unity in diversity” is the inspirational motto of the Ubuntu United Nations edition. The initiative will promote these values and aims to achieve these objectives, for young people and with young people from all over the world.

ABOUT THE MAJOR WORLD ISSUES

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the roadmap for the mobilization of future leaders around the world. This new leadership will need to take further decisive steps towards the achievement of those goals

What to expect

Program
presentation

Seminars

5 seminars, three hours each, on Saturdays, between April 27 and June 8. Online, through an internet platform.

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Participants per country

3 youth leaders per country, with a strong to serving the common good of their communities.

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Countries

193 United Nations countries represented.

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Our footprint

Impact
in Numbers

Participants reached

Qualified trainers

Countries represented

Delegations Established

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Where?

Portugal, Spain, Greece; Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde; Sao Tome and Principe, Mozambique, Senegal; Philippines, Cambodia; Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Brazil; South Africa; East Timor and Kenya.

Physical Delegations

Online reach

Preparing the mission

UUN participants

Awarding

Prizes and
Recognition

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

One of the 12 most outstanding projects in reference to best practices in working with young people.

OEI AWARD

Nominated for the Oscar Arnulfo Romero Ibero-American Prize for Human Rights Education – 2019.

CONFERENCE IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Ubuntu Leaders Academy – A Leadership focused on Building Bridges” – February 2019.

OECD/EU AWARD

The ULA was selected, in 2022, onto the OECD/EU Better Entrepreneurship Policy Tool, for its program on Ubuntu social entrepreneurship.

José Maria Anton AWARD

The Ubuntu Academy of Leaders was recognized by Virtual Educa, with the José María Antón Award. Recalling the role of Education in promoting social transformation.

Participants

Who are we
looking for?

Young people from the 193 countries with a seat at the United Nations

Youth leaders, with a strong commitment to serving the common good of their communities

Available and willing to go through the entire training program

English language fluency (upper-intermediate to advanced level)

Easy access to the Internet

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About the first edition

UUN Guests

President of Timor Leste  and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

President of the Ubuntu Global Network

Colombian Human Rights Activist

Awarded with the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services

Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England

One of the World’s Youngest Climate Activists

Princess Rym Ali of Jordan

Climate Change Activist

President of Club de Madrid

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide

What Our Participants Say

I have learned so much from these sessions that I can’t put it into words. Instead, I’m going to act on the teachings that Ubuntu philosophy introduced to me through UUN and use them to solve issues that my community and country are facing.

UUN Participant

This program was really amazing! Learned a lot from each and everyone. I hope there will be more programs like this, so I can keep in touch with everyone.

UUN Participant

I was inspired and moved by amazing speakers we had on sunday. Listening to former General secretary of United Nations, Ban Ki Moon was my favorite moment. His words were so encouraging, educating and motivating. He said, “You are not a leader of tomorrow, you are the leader of today already”. This statement has really moved me and I can’t wait to listen to more of the speakers in the next seminars.

UUN Participant

About the UUN

Frequently
Asked Questions

Question 1. What is the Ubuntu United Nations?

Ubuntu United Nations is a program aimed to train a new generation of leaders around the world based on the Ubuntu philosophy – “I am because you are”. Aims to develop the values of servant leadership, ethics of care and bridge-building in young people with high leadership potential from vulnerable contexts and who seek the common good of their communities.

Question 2. How can I stay updated on the UUN activities?

You can stay updated on the UUN activities by following our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or following our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin). Keep an eye out for updates and announcements, and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Question 3. When and how can I register for the program?

1. Keep an eye on our website, social media accounts, and newsletters for announcements about the event and when applications will open.
2. When applications are open, you will typically find a link on our website or a designated application page.
3. Fill out the application form with the required information and submit it before the deadline.
4. Wait for a confirmation email or message from us regarding the status of your application.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for clarification.

Question 4. What happens in the UUN seminars?

The Ubuntu United Nations is constituted by six seminars, each with its own thematics and Nobel Peace Prizes guest speakers. It spans over a period of four months. In every seminar, participants will have the opportunity to meet with important leaders from the modern world, and will be able to learn from their real life experience, while undertaking activities to develop their self-knowledge and empathy.

Question 5. How are the participants chosen?

Registration is completed when all of the fields of the form have been filled-in, including the presentation and motivation video, in English.
Applications will be analyzed according to the following criteria:
• Compliance with the criteria identified for the recipients of the initiative
• Being a national of one of the 193 countries with a seat at the UN
• Available and committed to complete the entire training program
• English language fluency
• Internet access
• Motivation to participate in the Ubuntu United Nations (2nd edition)
• Alignment with the values, principles and purpose of the initiative
3 participants will be selected per country. The jury will be conformed of members of the Ubuntu Leaders Academy, members of the Ubuntu Global Network, and other partners.
After analyzing the applications, candidates will be contacted, via email. Selection of candidates is announced on [Date].

Question 6. What is the age limit?

At least 18 years of age.

Question 7. What topics will be covered in the seminar?

The seminar develops the values of servant leadership, ethics of care and bridge-building in young people with high leadership potential from vulnerable contexts and who seek the common good of their communities. Gets its inspiration from world renowned persons of reference namely, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Gandhi and Malala.

Question 8. What is the cost of attending the programme?

Participation in the Ubuntu United Nations (2nd edition) is entirely free of charge.

Question 9. Will certificates be provided for attending the seminar?

The Ubuntu Leaders Academy and the Ubuntu Global Network will award a certificate of participation at the end of the training program, to all participants who have fully attended the sessions and complied with the regulations of the Ubuntu United Nations (2nd edition).

Question 10. How can my organization join this initiative?

To partner with UUN, your organization can reach out to us via email [unitednations@ubuntuleadersacademy.org] or through our website’s contact form. Our partnerships take many forms and can include co-hosting events and collaborative research projects. We’re always open to new ideas and look forward to exploring ways we can work together to advance our shared goals.

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Living together in Peace

#UBUNTUUNITEDNATIONS

100% free certified training

Connected with a community of +100.000 world leaders

Encouraged by United Nations Secretary-General

Focuses on the 2030 SDG Agenda

You can only be a Person through other People

A CALL TO ACTION

INSPIRED BY SOCIAL JUSTICE

BUILDING BRIDGES

ABOUT THE MAJOR WORLD ISSUES

Program presentation

Seminars

Participants per country

Countries

Impact in Numbers

Where?

Prizes and Recognition

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

OEI AWARD

CONFERENCE IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

OECD/EU AWARD

José Maria Anton AWARD

Who are we looking for?

UUN Guests

What Our Participants Say

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1. What is the Ubuntu United Nations?

Question 2. How can I stay updated on the UUN activities?

Question 3. When and how can I register for the program?

Question 4. What happens in the UUN seminars?

Question 5. How are the participants chosen?

Question 6. What is the age limit?

Question 7. What topics will be covered in the seminar?

Question 8. What is the cost of attending the programme?

Question 9. Will certificates be provided for attending the seminar?

Question 10. How can my organization join this initiative?

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Frequently
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