We are the UNIPA Young Professionals; global changemakers actively creating a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. We do this by informing, engaging, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. We are the UNIPA Young Professionals.
We are a collective of professionals from a range of sectors (private, public, NGOs), brought together by a collective passion for the work of the United Nations.
> We exist through our national network of passionate volunteers
> Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, professions, and organizations united by our common vision
> We inspire and encourage young professionals to engage their skills and expertise in areas of their communities, nationally, or globally that progress the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
WHY WE EXIST
AS GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS, WE HOPE TO INSPIRE AND LEAD SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH:
Promoting SDGs
Series of engaging events to promote awareness of the SDGs, global issues, and UN organizations.
Professional Development
Providing development opportunities and promoting career pathways within the UN
Capability
Building capability within and between organizations to become more sustainable, and socially responsible
The Young Professionals serve as a conduit between members and the United Nations, providing information on the UN’s program of work and connecting members with pathways to a career in international development. This overarching objective is supported by our strong professional development agenda and connecting likeminded members and organizations through targeted networking opportunities.
WHY YOU SHOULD PARTNER WITH US
Greater access for your organization and employees to the UN network
Opportunity to collaborate and help shape UNIPA events aligned to your organization’s values
Connect with a captive audience of high-achieving young professionals and future leaders Preferential access to YP networking events
WAYS TO PARTNER
>Partner on specific events being run by the UNIPA or your own organization
> In-kind donations as sponsorship of the event (monetary or provision of event space, catering, etc)
> Key-note speaker events (provide or recommend a keynote speaker on an initiative or work that progresses one or more of the SDGs)
> Sponsor memberships for employees to be actively involved in attending and shaping UNIPA events (available nationally)
> Engage in the development of thought leadership
> Work with organizations to integrate relevant SDGs as part of the social responsibility framework/strategy
HOW TO PARTNER IN 3 STEPS
Step 1:
Start the conversation on with our Partnership lead
Step 2:
Engage relevant stakeholders to identify what a partnership with the UNIPA would look like in order to achieve your goals.
Step 3:
Agree and action a plan for the year