A National Youth Development Investment Framework for a Generation in Crisis Introduction: A National Call 2 Action for Our Young People The Youth Charter (YC) welcomes the renewed public, political and policy focus on young people across the UK. However, the scale and fragmentation of current initiatives reveal a persistent structural problem: there is still no coherent, coordinated, cross-government National Youth Development Strategy with the investment required to meet th

The world has gathered in Rio de Janeiro for COP30 conference returning to a former Olympic host city once again placed under the global spotlight, the question is no longer whether sport can contribute to climate action, but whether it can do so at the scale, urgency, and coordination the moment demands. Rio, the city of the 2016 Games , stands as both a symbol of global aspiration and a reminder of the unfinished legacy of major sporting events. Today, that legacy is judge

Each year on 21 September, the world pauses to mark the ‘United Nations International Day of Peace’. It is a day that calls on all...

As the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 inspire millions around the globe, the Youth Charter is urging organisers, governments,...

This week in Anchorage, Alaska, the world will watch as two of its most polarising leaders – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin – meet to...

The Dakar Games will be the first-ever Olympic event staged on African soil – a milestone moment for the International Olympic Committee...

"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does."...

Introduction The Football Association’s Community Shield at Wembley is the annual curtain raiser to the new season, which saw Premier...

From the streets of Cheetham Hill to the pitches of Soweto, from East London estates to refugee camps in Sudan, young people everywhere...

From 26 July to 5 August 2025, the cities of Constantine, Sétif, Skikda, and Annaba in Algeria will host over 3,000 young athletes from...

In today’s Britain, where youth unemployment and disengagement remain persistent challenges, the sports and leisure ecosystem presents an...

On the anniversary of UN International Nelson Mandela Day, the Youth Charter pays tribute to one of the most iconic and inspirational...

The Youth Charter warmly welcomes the Government’s announcement of the Young Futures Hubs initiative as a positive and timely...

World Youth Skills Day 2025 is a powerful reminder of the global commitment to youth empowerment through education, training, and...

Wimbledon, a global icon of tradition, excellence, and athletic grace this year marked the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe’s historic...

In the wake of the recent Olympism365 Summit, the international community stands at a pivotal crossroads. With the IOC committing $200...

For over three decades, the Youth Charter has championed the role of sport, art, culture and digital engagement as powerful tools for...

The Youth Charter welcomes the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s announcement of a £900 million investment into UK sport as a...

Introduction: A Defining Moment for Africa and the World Today marks 500 days to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games —a historic...

From Missed Legacies to Meaningful Lives: Delivering on the Promise of Sport for All… The Youth Charter welcomes the UK Government’s...