Programs
Youth
Clubs, campaigns, a fellowship and an essay contest for students and young professionals, plus a way to join young world federalists around the world.
Climate chaos, democratic backsliding, nuclear threats and unchecked inequality are your generation’s challenge. Whether you want to organize on campus, advocate in the halls of power, or put your ideas on the world stage, CGS has a place for you.
You’ll find mentorship, community, and a direct line into the world federalist movement.
Hear young activists at past CGS conferences: the youth panels of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Our youth programs
Youth Advocacy NetworkA US network of students and young professionals taking action on CGS's global campaigns: UN reform, earth governance, peace, non-proliferation and human rights.
World Citizen ClubsPromotes world citizenship by giving students chances to learn, organize and act on global issues, inspiring young leaders to turn these ideals into meaningful action.
Model UN PLUSReimagines Model UN around UN Charter review under Article 109, with free modules that equip students to imagine a renewed UN.
Global Governance FellowshipA two-semester program offering undergraduates practical experience in international policy and advocacy, guided by experts addressing today's global challenges.
New Voices Essay ContestAn annual essay competition for young thinkers proposing bold solutions on governance, democracy and global cooperation.
Worldwide
Connect with young world federalists around the world
Citizens for Global Solutions and the Young World Federalists (YWF) have teamed up to create one powerful membership for young world federalists. If you’re a YWF member in the USA between the ages of 13 and 30, you can unlock free Youth Membership with CGS, the oldest and largest world federalist organization in the United States, plus a free copy of the world federalist classic PlanetHood by Benjamin Ferencz and Ken Keyes Jr. (while supplies last).
As a CGS Youth Member you’ll get automatic signup to the monthly CGS newsletter, a free copy of our Mondial journal, an invitation to the annual member survey that helps guide the organization, free or reduced fees for CGS conferences and events, and an invite to the annual meeting of the CGS Action Network.
Ready to join the movement for a democratic, peaceful, and just world? First, (1) become a YWF member at www.ywf.world/join, then (2) fill out the YWF-CGS Joint Membership Form to claim your benefits.