In 2007, the International Youth Council (IYC) was founded at the 4th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations. The IYC is a civil society organization dedicated to giving young people across the world both collective voice and a mechanism to support global sustainable development. VISION
To build a global forum and platform on which all young people can develop a unified voice and take collect
ive action toward social, economic, and environmental progress. MISSION
To provide educational resources, leadership opportunities, and a global network to support young people in developing entrepreneurial projects and campaigns to address global issues and support sustainable development on a local, regional and international level. The International Youth Council (IYC) aims to promote sustainable development - social equity, environmental quality and economic viability - through cross-cultural, inter-generational partnerships and strategic initiatives with the United Nations, IGOs, NGOs, government missions and local organizations. The International Youth Council (IYC) is the official network of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations.
