Over half the world’s population is under the age of thirty, 90% of which live in developing countries, all are facing huge global challenges. Your donations makes the young leaders’ growth that happens on a WYSE programme possible. 100% of donations go directly to bursaries to support participants mainly from the global south to attend our programmes, helping young leaders reach their potential.

Since 1990, thousands of emerging leaders from more than 120 countries have attended the WYSE International Leadership Programme, enabling them to make positive differences in their communities and beyond. Our alumni have lifelong friendships that inspire a sense of global citizenship and suppport cooperation and a global network of individuals with the desire, drive and capacity to make a positive impact in the world. They have a deeper understanding of their own leadership potential and a clearer vision and a plan of action of how they want to make a difference in the world.

Our leadership programmes are staffed by a dedicated body of professionals who give their time on a voluntary basis. We are therefore in the fortunate position to carry very low operating costs.

Your donations allow us to support more young people

We are committed to making sure that your money is used in the way that you want it to be. If you want to specify your donation please contact info@wyse-ngo.org

What our alumni say

Help us support emerging leaders for global change

Individual donors

Support the work of WYSE International by donating below, please consider making a regular month donation which provide the charity stability. All donations are used to fund bursaries for participants to attend our programmes, the majority of our bursaries are given to people in the global south.

Corporate sponsorship

We partner with companies with shared values who want to make a positive impact in the world. Our corporate partners enable us to provide more opportunities to people from developing nations to attend our programmes. Socially responsible organisations tell us they support WYSE because of the:

• Positive effects on company morale, they feel like they've helped someone and made a difference.

• Ability to provide strategic support for a young leader in a community that is important for the company

• A focus on charitable company activities and corporate social responsibility.

• Alignment between company values and the values of WYSE.

If there is another way you feel you might be able to help us to support more young leaders please get in touch info@wyse-ngo.org.

Philantropy and major gifts

“The way we educate the youth and leaders of tomorrow must also change, we must seize the moment to liberate and mobilize minds to face these challenges with strength and purpose.”
Kofi Annan, Former United Nations Secretary General

Help young leaders who are making the Sustainable Development Goals a reality. We work with young people from all around the world who are addressing the challenges of humanity. Join us in our vision to create real change in the world by investing in a network of values based young leaders who are making real change in their communities and beyond. For every International Leadership Programme we receive over 2000 hours of volunteer time from leadership professionals.

If you're an individual or representing a trust or foundation and considering supporting WYSE International’s work, thank you. Our team can work closely with you to make sure you get the most out of your support and your gift makes a meaningful difference to the young leaders we work with. There are many ways to support WYSE International’s work, if you would like to support a specific project please get in touch info@wyse-ngo.org.

WYSE International is affiliated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (formerly United Nations Department for Public Information) and we support the ideals and vision of the UN for a more inclusive and cooperative global community.

Plans and goals

Young people who are motivated to create positive social change face a lack of opportunities to engage in a stimulating and enriching environment that supports them to connect to their values, learn from other cultures, draw inspiration from role models and identify leadership ideas to pursue.

From now until 2030, WYSE International has ambitious plans focussed on equity, acessibility and service. We want to become even better at identifying people who will make a massive impact and have the capacity to support them. We want to engage more hard to reach people, creating opportunities for people with lived experience of the changes we need to see in the world. We want to better help alumni to support each other and create opportunities for ongoing development and connections to funding sources for alumni projects.

Legal information

WYSE International is a registered charity and non-govenmental organisation (NGO) recognised by the the United Nations Department of Global Communications (formerly the United Nations Department for Public Information). Our funding comes from a range of individuals and organisations who feel inspired to support young emerging leaders who aim to lead positive change in the world, primarily fromm individual donors and from in-kind expertise from leadership professionals who deliver our programmes. We do not recieve statutory funding from any governments.

Our spending is overseen by our Board of Trustees who hold responsibility for the governance of the charity. In line with our mission to support as many young people as possible and to widen access to global leadership education. 100% of donations are spent on offering bursaries. We keep costs low by not operating a physical office, and our work is primarily staffed by professionals who give their time on a pro-bono basis. Further information about our finances can be found on the UK Charity Commission's website here.

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