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About The People Speak


Welcome to The People Speak, a community of young people who are passionate about global issues. Here, you can exchange ideas and perspectives with young people from around the world and learn more about how you can make a difference.

Since the campaign began at the United Nations Foundation in 2003, there have been more than 20,000 TPS activities reaching young people in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Below you will find links to our ongoing campaigns, programs and contests.  Explore the site, poke around.  Tell us what you think

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Youth Leadership Summit

The first ever UNF Youth Leadership Summit was held in New York City from July 17-19, 2008. The summit was an amazing opportunity to meet UN officials, learn new skills and interact with other student leaders from around the world. Details for the 2009 summit will be available this fall.

Global Debates

Join a truly global discussion on critical issues by organizing a Global Debate in your high school.

Climate Crews

Climate Crews harnesses a valuable natural resource: college students’ creativity. Students propose innovative campaigns to raise awareness about climate change on their campus.

Buzz Cuts

Find out what all the buzz is about as 12 campus leaders create innovative and creative campaigns to raise awareness about malaria on their college campuses.

Think Globally, Report Locally

Got great video skills? Interested in journalism? Learn how you can enter this video contest.