Young women collaborating in a bright, hopeful setting
Y.WEF — Youth Women Economic Forum
Y.WEF

Ages 12–21 years

Y.WEF

Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders

A free global platform for girls and young women aged 12–21 — built for mentorship, leadership, and meaningful impact.

Global President · Alyza Rai

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Y.WEF — Youth Women Economic Forum

Youth Women Economic Forum

Official youth arm of WEF

Y.WEF is the official youth initiative of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) & ALL Ladies League (ALL), created exclusively for girls and young women aged 12–21 years.

Leadership begins early. By nurturing young minds today, we create future entrepreneurs, policymakers, professionals, innovators, and changemakers.

21 Under 21

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Young collaborators working together

Flagship initiative

Global Fellows Programme

21 young women. WEF mentors. Year-long impact.

EntrepreneurshipFinancial LiteracyAI & TechnologyEducationClimate Action & SustainabilitySocial Impact

Vision

Mission

Our north star

To empower girls and young women to become confident, compassionate, innovative, and globally responsible leaders of tomorrow.

Who can join

School StudentsCollege StudentsYoung EntrepreneursStudent InnovatorsFuture Leaders & Changemakers

Focus areas

All
Leadership DevelopmentEntrepreneurship & InnovationDigital & AI ReadinessFinancial LiteracySTEM & Future SkillsClimate Action & SustainabilityEducationMental Well-beingPublic SpeakingGlobal CitizenshipSocial Impact

Leadership

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Alyza Rai

Global President

Global Secretariat · London, United Kingdom

Y.WEF aims to inspire, mentor, and empower young women with opportunities to develop confidence, skills, and global exposure.

Community

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Y.WEF Digital Community

Inspiring Girls Today. Empowering Women Leaders Tomorrow.

01Free & InclusiveOpen to all girls and young women aged 12–21.
02Project-BasedLearn through action and create meaningful impact.
03Global SisterhoodBecome part of a worldwide movement connecting and empowering young women.
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An initiative of

Women Economic Forum & ALL Ladies League

Women Economic Forum