Join youth from around the globe for the Global Youth Delegate program at the 2023 World Forum in Panama City, Panama! This program provides an incredible international leadership opportunity for young people ages 14 to 19.
Global Youth Delegates will have a special role at the World Forum. They will engage in leadership development, connect with other Global Youth Delegates from around the world, and serve as volunteers during the event.
Global Youth Delegates may register as onsite participants only. Global Youth Delegates will participate in the World Forum plenary sessions and have a special leadership development track as part of the breakout sessions. They will build valuable experience as they participate as volunteers during the event and are able to earn a Global Youth Delegate Certificate upon completion of the program.
This is an amazing opportunity to meet other youth delegates from around the world, build friendships, and gain global perspectives.
Special Global Youth Delegate Breakout Sessions
A special track will be held for Global Youth Delegates during the World Forum in Panama City, Panama. Global Youth Delegates will have a learning and exchange session each morning, where they will have a chance to get to know youth from around the world and learn about each other’s culture and experiences. They will participate in leadership development sessions in which they will learn about how to advocate for themselves and let their voices be heard in order to cause positive change for children around the world.
Volunteer Experience at the World Forum
Global Youth Delegates will also gain volunteer experience at the World Forum. Each Global Youth Delegate will take on volunteer responsibilities to help the event be successful and will work closely with World Forum staff to help run the event, work to protect the health and safety of participants, and support social media outreach to amplify voices from the World Forum community.
Global Youth Delegate Schedule
Global Youth Delegates will also gain volunteer experience at the World Forum. Each Global Youth Delegate will take on volunteer responsibilities to help the event be successful and will work closely with World Forum staff to help run the event, work to protect the health and safety of participants, and support social media outreach to amplify voices from the World Forum community.
TUESDAY| 2 MAY 2023
8:30 PM-9:30 PM | Welcome Reception
WEDNESDAY | 3 MAY 2023
8:30 AM-10:15 AM | Opening Ceremonies
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout #1
Global Youth Delegate Leadership Session
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch Break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout #2
Global Youth Delegate Volunteer Time
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout #3
Global Youth Delegates can choose regular breakouts or pool activity time in the Hilton Panama pool area
8:00 PM-10:30 PM | International Dance
THURSDAY | 4 MAY 2023
8:30 AM-10:15 AM | Plenary Session
10:15 AM-11:00 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout 4
Global Youth Delegate Leadership Session
12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Lunch Break (On your own)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Breakout 5
Global Youth Delegate Volunteer Time
3:30 PM-4:15 PM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
4:15 PM-5:45 PM | Breakout 6
Global Youth Delegates can choose regular breakouts or pool activity time in the Hilton Panama pool area
FRIDAY| 5 MAY 2023
8:30 AM-10:00 AM | Breakout 7
Global Youth Delegate Leadership Session
10:00 AM-10:45 AM | Break Service (light refreshments & snacks provided) & WoFo Global Café
10:45 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout 8
Global Youth Delegate Volunteer Time
12:30 PM-2:30 PM | Closing Ceremonies
2:30 PM-3:30 PM | Closing Luncheon