“These young voices must be heard and they must encourage global leaders to keep their promises.
— Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, UNESCO
Voice of Future Generations Children’s Initiative Book Series
Each book in our collection is written by children aged 8 to 12, and thoughtfully crafted for young readers aged 6 and up. These engaging, illustrated stories reflect diverse perspectives from around the world, offering powerful insights into global issues through the eyes of children. Children everywhere can learn from and be inspired by the voices of their peers.
Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World
A wonderful anthology of eight stories addressing children's rights and sustainable development, written by child authors from all around the world and produced in conjunction with UNESCO's Voices of Future Generations initiative, published by Bloomsbury.
Submit your work for the next publication of “Futures,” an anthology of short stories written by talented young authors from around the world.
Intergenerational Dialogues
Through our Intergenerational Dialogue Programme, Online Roundtables, and Eco-seminars we enable children to enter into effective and inspiring communication with experts and global leaders, who are effecting positive change in the fields of children's rights and sustainable development.
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Empower the Leaders of Tomorrow, One Story at a Time
Your gift helps children, including Indigenous youth, share their voices, defend their rights, and inspire global change. Support the next generation of leaders by investing in their education, creativity, and power to make a difference. Help us uplift young voices. Donate now.
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Through collaborative outreach, inclusive curricula, and storytelling programs, we support children and Indigenous youth in becoming leaders for human rights and sustainability. Join us in equipping students with the tools to imagine and lead a better world.