Legacy Project

24/09/2026

The countdown to our Global Youth Awards 2026 finalist announcements has begun.
This year’s awards received 237 nominations celebrating young changemakers aged 11–25.
Together, they represent 64 countries across six continents, and their projects address all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our finalists will be revealed throughout October:
🌱 Week commencing 5 October: Environment
📚 Week commencing 12 October: Education
💜 Week commencing 19 October: Empowerment
🎨 Week commencing 26 October: Creativity and Songwriting

Then, throughout November, we will celebrate Awards Month with youth-led talks, performances, inspiring stories, project showcases and special guests.
Read the full announcement and explore the provisional line-up through the link below:
https://buff.ly/bj2vGLN

Congratulations to all our nominees. We are so excited to share your work with the world.

The countdown to the Global Youth Awards 2026 has officially begun! This year, we received 237 nominations, celebrating young changemakers from 64 countries across six continents. Together, their work addresses every one of the United Nations’ 17 Sust...

09/09/2026

Got big questions about the world?

What if you could turn those questions into your very own research project?

Our Global Change Ambassador Aarna Varre is hosting her Rising Researchers Workshop in partnership with Legacy Project on Thursday 17th at 2:00pm BST.

Rising Researchers is an interactive session for curious young minds aged 8–14.

Together, you’ll explore how to:

✨ Turn something you care about into a research question
✨ Create your own simple research plan
✨ Think critically and creatively
✨ Use AI responsibly as a tool for learning and research

No coding. No advanced experience. Just curiosity, creativity and big ideas!

It’s a brilliant opportunity to explore the things you care about and learn how to turn your questions into something meaningful.

Thursday 17th
2:00pm BST
Ages 8–14

Interested in joining?

👉 Register your interest:
https://buff.ly/HsBP8ox

01/09/2026

And that’s a wrap!

Nominations are officially CLOSED for the Global Youth Awards 2026.

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated a young person this year, and to all the incredible young people who put themselves forward.

We’ve now entered the next stage of the Awards journey, sending nominations out to our brilliant panel of youth judges.

There are so many inspiring young people and stories to discover, and we can’t wait to start sharing more with you.

We’ve also just launched the official Global Youth Awards Feed on the Global Youth Hub where you can follow the journey from nominations through to the big announcements.

✨ Meet this year’s changemakers
✨ Hear the stories behind the nominations
✨ Keep up with all the latest GYA 2026 news

Come and join us on the Hub and follow along:
https://buff.ly/EGrT3sC

13/08/2026

We’re so excited to be welcoming three inspiring young changemakers to the Global Youth Awards this year as guest speakers.

Over the month of November, you’ll hear from:
Maya Nanan —
Eden Byrne —
Nitya Lohiya —

Each of them brings a different perspective, story and experience, and we can’t wait for you to hear from them.

The Global Youth Awards is about more than celebrating achievements. It’s about creating space for young people to share their stories, inspire one another and show what is possible when young people are given the opportunity to lead.

There are 19 days left to nominate a young person, you can do so at: https://buff.ly/JxERNcC

Stay tuned for more announcements, and sign up to the Global youth Hub to keep track of this years' Awards! https://buff.ly/JXU4vuW

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 🌍

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible young people who make up the Legacy Project community, our Global Change Ambassadors, Global Youth Awards winners and finalists, youth leaders, changemakers, creatives, advocates, entrepreneurs and every young person who is taking steps to make a difference.

We’re constantly inspired by the ideas, courage and determination of young people around the world. From grassroots projects and environmental action to education, creativity, leadership and advocacy, young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, you are creating change today.

A huge thank you to every young person who has shared their story, joined our programmes and contributed to our community. We’re proud to be part of your journey, and if you’re a young person with a project, idea or passion for change, we’d love to hear from you.

🏆 Nominate yourself or another young changemaker for the Global Youth Awards
https://buff.ly/JxERNcC
🌍 Join the Global Youth Hub, a growing space for young people to discover opportunities, resources, training, events and a global community of changemakers.
https://buff.ly/JXU4vuW

Happy International Youth Day from all of us at Legacy Project 💚

11/08/2026

🌍 21 DAYS LEFT TO NOMINATE! 🌍

The countdown is officially on! There are just 21 days left to nominate an inspiring young person for the 2026 Global Youth Awards.

We’re so excited to announce that our guest speaker line-up is already taking shape, with:

Erfan Firouzi
Ellie Payne
Ally Zlatar

…and more incredible guest speakers to be announced soon!

The Global Youth Awards celebrate young people aged 11–25 making a difference across four categories:

🌍 Environment
🎨 Creativity
📚 Education
💪 Empowerment

Whether you're leading a project, creating something innovative, inspiring change in your community and using your voice to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

And remember: you can nominate yourself! You don't need to wait for someone else to put your name forward.

Nominations close 1 September 2026

www.legacyprojectglobal.com/nominate

21 days. Your story. Your impact. Your nomination.

05/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Global Change Ambassador Aarna V. is launching the Rising Researchers Workshop through the Mini Hub on 10th August!

A fast-paced, interactive session designed to help curious young minds turn the problems they notice in the world into meaningful research ideas.

This hands-on workshop is designed for ages 8–14 and encourages creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and responsible use of AI as a learning and research tool.

Participants will leave with:

A research question they genuinely care about

A simple research plan they’ve designed themselves

Confidence using AI responsibly as a thinking and exploration tool

No coding or advanced experience needed, just curiosity, creativity, and big ideas!

Recommended for Ages 8–14

This workshop aligns beautifully with our mission at Legacy Project: empowering young people to think critically, explore solutions, and create meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.



Register here: https://buff.ly/vyjRbHX

02/08/2026

There are only 4 weeks left to nominate someone for a Global Youth Award!

Do you know of a young person making waves in their community? They could win an award, the opportunity to become a Global Change Ambassador and become part of Legacy Project's global community. Nominate now at https://buff.ly/eroR1Jq

For the musically inclined, submit an original song to our Song Competition for a chance to win an award and the fantastic opportunities that come along with it: https://buff.ly/YuBW5rQ

30/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Global Change Ambassador Lucile Morehouse on this incredible achievement!

Governor Kevin Stitt has officially signed the Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act into law, recognising the vital role that pollinators and other beneficial insects play in protecting biodiversity, supporting agriculture, and strengthening our ecosystems.

It's inspiring to see a young person turn passion into lasting policy. Read more on the Global Youth Hub.

Congratulations, Lucile, on this well-deserved milestone. We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 💚🐝🌼






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24/06/2026

Young people have the power to create extraordinary change.

We are delighted to launch The Legacy Project Global Youth Hub! A resource centre and global network for young people. It exists to connect, support and amplify young leaders who are working to improve their communities and the world. Under 16? Explore the Mini Hub! Come on over and check out the resources here

Young people have the power to create extraordinary change.The Global Youth Hub is a resource centre and global network for young people. It exists to connect, support and amplify young leaders who are working to improve their communities and the world. Join The Global Youth Hub Under 16? Explore th...