12K+
Youth empowered each year
Sustainable Impact Projects
Where Ideas Become Community Impact
The Leadership Academy prepares participants to lead. Sustainable Impact Projects are where that leadership comes to life.
A Growing Global Network
Our Impact in 3 Years
In just three years, young leaders have launched projects across countries and communities—addressing real needs and creating meaningful impact. This work continues to grow through a global network of partners and communities.
Active Programs
Where GLL is active today
Each region hosts a Leadership Academy cohort, with youth launching Sustainable Impact Projects tailored to their community's most pressing challenges.
40+
Countries with active programs
94%
of graduates report community impact
6+
Million lives touched since founding
10K+
Facilitators around the world
100+
Leadership academy that are have been done.
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Easily sign up for events, track your Sustainable Impact Project (SIP) progress, and measure the impact you're making in your community. Stay connected with your cohort, access exclusive training materials, and receive important updates—all in one place. Join a global network of changemakers and take your leadership journey to the next level!
Testimonials
This training transformed how I think, lead, and run my business. I am now more confident, collaborative, and better equipped to grow my team and contribute to my community.
Menuka Rajbanshi
Youth entrepreneur & Leadership Academy participant
The program showed me the power of community engagement and helped me grow into a leader. Today, I continue that journey by mentoring others to create impact in their own communities.
Dora Bishkovska
Junior Mentor & former volunteer
Everyone has their own mountain to climb. As a mountaineer, I’ve learned that reaching the summit takes resilience, and through the Leadership Academy and Training of Trainers, I see young people developing that same strength to achieve their goals.
Prakash Raj Pandey
Mountaineer (Everest summiteer) Scout Leader & Educator
Our partnership has created meaningful opportunities for young people to lead, innovate, and drive real change. Together, we are shaping a generation committed to building a more sustainable future.
Mahendra Kumar Giri
Chief Executive, Sahara Nepal (partner organization)
The days here used to feel long and quiet, but with the young volunteers, they became warmer and full of life again. Creating items that were later sold made me feel proud - like I still have something meaningful to give.
Elderly community member
Sustainability Impact Project (SIP) beneficiary
UN Alignment
Scaling impact through global goals
Our leadership programs are strategically aligned with all 17 UN SDGs. Click any goal to explore active Sustainable Impact Projects addressing that challenge.
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
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- Lives impacted
- 10
- Number of SIP projects
- 60
- Volunteer hours
Featured Impact
Key projects by country
The 5 highest-impact SIPs from each GL2 program country. Click any card to see the full story, outcomes, and a voice from the community.
Fund a Project
Your gift launches the next Sustainable Impact Project.
$75 seeds a single youth-led community project from planning to launch. 90% of every dollar reaches the programs.