Building young people. Expanding opportunity. Strengthening the future.
THE FORGE contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, networks, confidence and opportunities they need to create meaningful change in their communities and economies.
Our work sits at the intersection of education, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, employability and opportunity — helping translate the aspirations of sustainable development into practical action led by young people.
Six goals where our programmes contribute most directly. Select a focus area to see how our ecosystem connects to each goal.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
THE FORGE expands education beyond the classroom through leadership development, entrepreneurship education, career guidance, mentorship, practical skills development and exposure to real-world opportunities.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
We help young people develop the capabilities to participate meaningfully in the economy — as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, enterprise builders, innovators and job creators.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
Through innovation, entrepreneurship and problem-solving programmes, THE FORGE creates spaces where young people can turn ideas into solutions and solutions into sustainable ventures.
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
We work to reduce opportunity gaps by expanding access to information, mentorship, networks, skills, exposure and pathways that young people may otherwise struggle to access.
“Opportunity should not be determined by where a young person comes from.”
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
THE FORGE develops responsible, ethical and purpose-driven young leaders equipped to contribute to their communities, institutions and society.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
Transformation requires collaboration. THE FORGE connects young people with schools, universities, businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, institutions, government, communities and development partners to create pathways to opportunity.
Beyond our primary areas of alignment, THE FORGE contributes to broader sustainable development outcomes through its youth development, community engagement, entrepreneurship and leadership programmes.
Entrepreneurship, skills development and economic participation can strengthen young people's pathways towards greater economic resilience.
Holistic youth development and personal growth contribute to stronger, more resilient and better-prepared young people.
THE FORGE promotes equal access to leadership, entrepreneurship, skills, mentorship and opportunity for young people.
Community chapters and youth-led initiatives encourage young people to become active contributors to stronger communities.
Innovation and entrepreneurship programmes can encourage young people to develop responsible and sustainable products, services and business models.
The Sustainable Development Goals provide a global framework. THE FORGE focuses on turning those ambitions into practical opportunities for young people — through education, leadership, entrepreneurship, skills, mentorship, innovation and partnerships.
We do not just talk about the future.
We equip young people to build it.
Achieving sustainable development requires people, institutions and ideas working together. If you are a school, university, business, development organisation, government institution, funder, professional or community organisation, there is a place for you in the ecosystem.
