【Date & Time】

June 17, 2026, 9:00-11:30 (Beijing Time, UTC+8)

【Description】

Hosted by the All-China Youth Federation, the United Nations Development Programme and the Organizing Committee of the World Youth Development Forum, and jointly undertaken by the Chinese Young Volunteers Association and other organizations, the forum will gather over 150 international organization officials, youth organization leaders and frontline volunteer practitioners from more than 30 countries. Centering on the theme of the 2026 International Year of Volunteers — One Heart in Volunteering, One World in Step, participants will exchange views on youth volunteerism empowering rural revitalization, innovative poverty reduction models, international cooperation and experience sharing. The event will feature a rich agenda including a kickoff video, opening remarks, keynote speeches and youth dialogue. Two major outcomes will be officially unveiled at the closing session: the Collection of Chinese Youth Volunteer Service Cases for Poverty Alleviation and the 2026-2028 Plan for China Youth Volunteer Program with UN Agencies under the China Youth Volunteer Overseas Service Program. The forum will strive to mobilize youth volunteer forces worldwide to contribute to global poverty reduction and sustainable development.