Seventeen Appointed as UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassadors: Pledges $1 Million for Global Youth Support Program

Seventeen Appointed as UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassadors: Pledges $1 Million for Global Youth Support Program:

Group Seventeen was the first K-pop singer to be appointed as UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador. The members decided to donate $1 million (about 1.39 billion won) to the world’s youth.

At the Youth Goodwill Ambassador appointment ceremony held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on the 26th (local time), Seventeen announced, “We plan to donate $1 million to launch the ‘Global Youth Grant Scheme’ program jointly with UNESCO.” .

They expressed their intention to support funds and capacity-building programs to help young people around the world realize their ideas to create a better future, saying, “We will spread the power of camaraderie for a better future and contribute to building a youth community that supports each other.” did. A recruitment notice is issued in August to select applicants.

Seventeen Appointed as UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassadors

Seventeen said, “We believe that young people have both the most creative ideas and unwavering willpower to make the world a better place. We hope that our program can serve as a stepping stone to building a positive youth community.” .

On this day, Seventeen members wore matching black suits and received a letter of appointment from UNESCO. Next, member Joshua gave an acceptance speech on behalf of the team.

Seventeen said, “Thanks to the affection shown by Carats (Seventeen fandom), we have formed a strong bond and sense of belonging with the world’s youth generation. Gradually, all members have built up a sense of duty to represent the youth generation and support their dreams. “I came,” he said.