Power Up Your Social Impact
✓ Youth led and inspired
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Equipping youth with tools to be great in their chosen field
Come have a transformational experience with other young people determined to make a difference
Many young people are doing great things for their country – quietly, powerfully, without fanfare. Their stories must be heard and shared to inspire hope and action. Since 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country office in Jamaica has joined youth and institutional partners to unearth their stories, perspectives and lessons learnt. These stories can empower other young people deeply interested in, or at the start of their own journey as social activists, NGO workers, volunteers and social entrepreneurs. But young people face unique challenges in taking their dream to the next level. Ready Set Great aims to provide tips, tools and resources; help you take better care of yourselves so you can show up for those you serve; help you help others actualize their greatness; facilitate your views, challenges and requests for urgent action by our governments, communities, and young people.
From Virtual to in-person experience
ONE DAY
Ready Set Great will be convened in person for the first time ever, One-Day Only.
There may be significant gaps in support for youth who lead or work with NGOs, social enterprises and socially conscious volunteer groups
Youth may not be as equipped with the finances, know-how and networks to level up their social activism. Ready Set Great 2023 aims to help. Working with leaders who know the ins and outs of social activism, volunteerism, not-for-profits and corporate social responsibility, we aim to help youth with a heart to serve.
Navigate Challenges
Empower you to successfully navigate the financial, regulatory and operational challenges of social enterprises, NGOs and other not-for-profits
Future Focused
Unveil latest trends in jobs, marketing, business and social activism/entrepreneurism in order to equip yourselves and those you serve.
Prioritize Self Care
Help you take better care of yourself so you can operate without burnout, fully empowered to turn up for those you serve.
A heart for service
Is Ready Set Great For Me?
A CHECKLIST OF THE 2023 DELEGATE
Our typical delegate
⚡️Is 18 to 35 years old
⚡️leads or works with social enterprises/NGOs or fully intends to;
⚡️loves to volunteer;
⚡️creates useful products that help mankind ⚡️believes in giving back if they own a for-profit biz.
If you are a young person, 18 through 35 years old, with a heart for serving people, this could be for you. You typically love to work with people, or innovate products to make life better for people. You may be studying or graduated from development-related studies up to the university level. But, you’re not necessarily a university student. You may be deeply involved in a social enterprise intentionally changing lives. You could even own a business or fledgling start up, aiming for social impact. You love to volunteer and help people be their best, and in your spare time, you can be found hanging out doing good with movements and groups. You have a heart for People and Planet.
The Ready Set Great Youth Team
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12 Aug 2023
Call To Action on Youth Poverty
Join Ready Set Great 2023 for a hands on, practical, exploration of social entrepreneurship in tackling multidimensional youth poverty, focusing on the key dimensions of education, health and living standards. Let’s exchange experiences and ideas, engage in learning circles, networking and help shape solutions and calls to action. Who said we couldn’t tackle serious issues and have a good time too? Our entertaining, relaxing interactive format will prove them wrong. Watch trailblazers share how they beat poverty and made it big in their chosen fields; check into self empowerment clinics to launch your own path to greatness. Learn to help others escape poverty. Also featuring networking, spot prizes and the finale, Development Challenge 2023, a mixed teams competition for university students.
In-Person premium
Registrations for the in-person conference are not final until the registrant receives a confirmation letter from the event organizers
Fully-Sponsored, 100% FREE
In person: 100 FREE tickets are now available for delegates attending in-person. Tickets cover a day of fully sponsored sessions, networking, lunch, coffee breaks and giveaways on location at a venue to be announced.
Virtual: FREE Digital tickets are available for delegates participating online, which grants full virtual access to all sessions, virtual networking and a chance to win giveaways and prizes.
Tertiary students, youth leaders and young adults are invited to REQUEST FREE TICKETS, one per person. Space is limited. Therefore registrations for the in-person conference are not final until the registrant receives a confirmation letter from the event organizers.
