The Generation Connect Youth Envoys (GCYE) are young leaders nominated by Member States and selected by the ITU Development Sector. As a volunteer-driven global network, their engagement strengthens youth participation in digital transformation by contributing to national, regional, and global ICT initiatives that promote meaningful connectivity and inclusive digital progress for all youth. Acting as catalysts within their communities, they connect local perspectives to regional and global processes, translating international digital priorities into practical, community-driven solutions aligned with broader development objectives. 

The 2024 cohort (second cohort) brings together 184 Youth Envoys from 64 countries, representing the diversity, creativity and potential of young people across the world. From local communities to the global stage, they work to turn dialogue into action and ideas into impact, striving to make a real difference in the lives of others. 

What do Generation Connect Youth Envoys do?

Terms of engagement for Generation Connect Youth Envoys are:

  • Co-design /engage/participate in implementation of relevant regional and global initiatives, projects, and events roundtables; consultation groups; events; trainings; workshops and webinars.
  • Amplify and champion the work of Generation Connect in your diverse youth communities,through promotion of and active participation in relevant in ITU projects and initiatives.
  • Contribute proactively with ideas, and by sharing expertise, good practices, and challenges as result of leading their youth related activities with the Generation Connect team.
  • Promote youth digital inclusion recognising and respecting the diversity of ideas and opinions,and maintaining political neutrality in all contributions, focusing only on the scope of themes as agreed with ITU.

The 2024 cohort of Generation Connect Youth Envoys is currently participating in a Knowledge Development Programme that aims to advance learning opportunities for Generation Connect Youth Envoys to empower them become engaged members in their communities, countries and regions of the digital economy, society, and environment as key drivers of the digital world.

How are the Generation Connect Youth Envoys organized?

The Generation Connect Youth Envoys are members of a global community that is organized by region. There is one regional group for each of the six ITU regions. Learn more about the regional groups of Generation Connect Youth Envoys below!