We empower youth to transform communities and connect with the world
Founded in 2020 in Itarema, Brazil, Young Leaders is a global initiative driven by youth and rooted in social, climate, and territorial justice. We believe that by empowering young people in traditional and underserved communities — such as quilombola, Indigenous, and rural populations — we can build a more just, sustainable, and inclusive future. Through education, cultural exchange, and grassroots action, we turn local realities into global impact.
Our Vision
To build a global community of purpose-driven youth, capable of transforming local realities while engaging with the world’s most pressing challenges. We aim to be a leading network in developing young leaders who connect their roots to global agendas, promoting equity, sustainability, social innovation, and collaboration across cultures and territories.
Mission
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Develop conscious, collaborative global leaders committed to social transformation
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Connect youth from Brazil, China, the United States, Europe, Africa, and around the world through educational and cultural experiences.
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Strengthen youth leadership in their own communities by promoting action in education, sustainability, health, and climate justice.
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Build bridges between local knowledge and global agendas, expanding access to training and international exchange opportunities.
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Inspire a generation that transforms realities with purpose, empathy, and lasting impact.
75k
R$ Funds Received fromInternational Organizations
+1K
People Directly Impacted
100
Communities Involved
Meet the International Board of Global Young Leaders
Beatrice de Salles
CEO & Director (USA & Canada & Asia)
Director of Global Young Leaders in the USA and Asia. Serves as an Academic Advisor, Peace Ambassador, and Multilingual Translator/Interpreter with expertise in Global Affairs, International Relations, and Diplomacy. With a passport stamped with over 100 countries, her work bridges continents, celebrates cultural heritage, and empowers communities through Languages & Legacy.
Beatrice serves on the board of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, UNA, World Affairs Council, Global CSR Foundation, African Views, and Humanitarian Coalition. She is also the California Chair for WEF-G100 in Business & Network and is a Global Advisory Council for UNESCO Culture & Heritage & Contributor on Intercultural Competences as a Global Published Journalist.
She coordinates initiatives across Europe, including France, Italy, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Malta, Spain, and Turkey, promoting youth leadership and cross-cultural exchange.
Daniel Rubens
Founder & President (Brazil & LATAM)
Founder of Global Young Leaders in Brazil. Legal Advisor at Grupo Serpa, a transnational export and import conglomerate operating in Brazil, United States, and China. Law student at Faculdade Luciano Feijão, with international experience through an academic exchange at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, in Portugal.
Daniel serves as Event Coordinator for the Young Professional Fellowship Brazil, promoting leadership and international cooperation initiatives. Daniel was chosen as a high achiever and young leader inspiration. He supports socially responsible projects in LATAM & Brazil. He has been collaborating with many international and local humanitarian organizations.
His work also extends across Latin America and Central America - including Mexico and Portugal - where he helps strengthen youth engagement and cross-border partnerships.
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