Children and young people are concerned, thoughtful citizens, capable of participating in, and changing the society of which they are a part; and they have an important role to play in addressing and affecting the issues of our world.

Children and young people have enthusiasm, imagination and abundant energy to undertake actions and act as effective communicators in their local communities. Youth organizations have contributed to building a better world through the personal commitment of hundred of millions of youths, women and men. Many of the organization are global in scope but benefit from having activities being undertaken at the local level.

The Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA) is intended to facilitate collaboration between UN agencies and other organizations working with children and young people (such as schools, youth and civil society groups, NGOs and government institutions). The objective is to create a gateway to facilitate the engagement of young people in activities of key environmental and social concern at the local and international level.

This mutual partnership will support and promote coordinated efforts to achieve a number of mutual goals, including: respecting the environment, human rights, sustainable development, gender equality, education, health working for peace and creating a better world.