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    Developing Leaders for a Changing World

    Join over 200,000 members across 100+ countries who are shaping a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world. At Junior Chamber International, we turn passion into action, and ideas into impact.

    The Crocodile Foundation SDG Community Fund

    Empowering JCI Leaders to execute high-impact, grassroots projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    Connect the President: Stronger 2026 Leadership Through Connection

    Connect the President lets JCI members connect with 2026 President Alejandra Castillo. Join the conversation, share insights, and grow through connection.

Discover how over 100,000 young leaders across 100+ countries turned ideas into impact. The JCI Impact Report 2025 highlights the year’s milestones and achievements, featuring 1,000+ projects that advanced all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through entrepreneurship, leadership, and community action. Together, we’re shaping a generation of bold, accountable changemakers creating a more sustainable world.

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Built for Leaders. Driven by Purpose.

Junior Chamber International is a global network of changemakers building better leaders for a better world. For over 100 years, we’ve helped young people grow through real-world projects, leadership training, and meaningful connections that drive positive change.

Four Areas of Opportunity

JCI develops young leaders by empowering personal growth, creating community impact, fostering international cooperation, and supporting business and entrepreneurship. Through these four areas, we shape active citizens who drive positive change locally and globally.

  • Business and Entrepreneurship

    Fostering Innovation Through Business and Entrepreneurship

  • International Cooperation

    Connecting Cultures Through Global Cooperation

  • Individual Development

    Developing Young Leaders Through Personal Growth

  • Community Impact

    Building Better Communities Through Local Action

International Human Duties Day

10 July

As a global youth leadership organization developing leaders for a changing world, JCI promotes shared responsibility through the global recognition of human duties. Join us in building a more just and united world.

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Meet. Learn. Elevate.

From regional leadership academies to international congresses, JCI events bring together ambitious changemakers from around the world. Expand your network, sharpen your skills, and experience the energy of global collaboration in action.

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  • Conferences

    2026 JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference

    Join enterprising young leaders from across the region at the 2026 JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference, happening May 20–23, 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Experience powerful leadership forums, cultural exchange, and impactful collaborations that drive sustainable development and unity throughout Africa and the Middle East.

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  • Conferences

    2026 JCI Asia and the Pacific Conference

    Join young leaders from across the Asia-Pacific at the 2026 JCI Asia and the Pacific Conference in Niigata, Japan, from June 11–14, as we unite under the theme “Be the Change – For a Brighter Future.” Experience impactful forums, cultural immersions, and global networking in one of Japan’s most vibrant and inspiring regions.

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  • Initiative, Partnerships

    Global Youth Summit 2026

    The JCI Global Youth Summit brings together emerging leaders, diplomats, innovators, and global partners to explore how youth leadership can shape the future of sustainable development and international cooperation.

    Over three dynamic days in New York City, participants will engage in leadership labs, policy simulations, innovation workshops, and global dialogue culminating in the presentation of the Youth Action Resolution 2026–2030.

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    2026 JCI World Congress

    Join us for the 2026 JCI World Congress in Clark, Philippines, from November 11 to 15, where global young leaders will connect, collaborate, and create impact. Experience the vibrant spirit, creativity, and hospitality of the Philippines in an unforgettable celebration of leadership and unity.

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Explore fresh perspectives, global updates, and leadership insights from the JCI network. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay connected to the conversations that matter.

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Ready to Lead?

Whether you want to grow personally, serve your community, or build something bigger than yourself—JCI, a global youth leadership organization, gives you the tools, the people, and the platform to do it. As part of developing leaders for a changing world, you can join as a member or volunteer and start making change happen today.

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Impact in Action

Every JCI member has a story—and each begins with the choice to step up. As a global youth leadership organization developing leaders for a changing world, we share how young changemakers launch community projects, build social enterprises, and lead initiatives that transform lives and inspire others.

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    I challenge every young visionary here to lead, here to innovate, and dare to create our future that needs change.

    Kazi Fahad

    2025 National President

    Bangladesh

    JCI has shaped me in to the leader that I am today. It has helped me understand my role in community building and also the part that I play in building the future today.

    Oluwatoyin Atanda

    2025 National President

    Nigeria

    JCI always close the gaps where you can find new opportunities in the three levels. In the local level in your own community. National level, developing your country and also having a lot of contacts and new, possibilities in the international area.

    Alejandra Castillo

    2025 JCI Treasurer

    JCI Bolivia

    It’s more than just an organization — it’s a leadership academy, a catalyst for destiny.

    Mohamed Fofana

    2025 Local Organization President

    JCI Guinea

    For me, JCI means a school of leadership, brotherhood, and social awareness.

    Cristhian Reyes

    2025 Vice Presidente de Oportunidades Comerciales

    JCI Honduras

    JCI for me means family, friends, and opportunities.

    Roberta Meyer

    2025 WI Vice President of Management

    JCI USA

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Fuel Global Impact Through Strategic Collaboration

At JCI, a global youth leadership organization, we believe in the power of partnership to create sustainable change. By working with companies, institutions, and organizations that share our values, we’re building stronger communities and developing leaders for a changing world.

Together with our partners, we support initiatives that develop young people, drive innovation, and address global challenges—from grassroots projects to international campaigns. Whether through sponsorship, co-branded programs, or long-term alliances, every partnership helps us scale our mission across borders.

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Terms and Conditions

JCI Global Youth Summit 2026

By completing your registration for the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026 (“the Summit”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.

Code of Conduct Compliance

Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.

Personal Data and Media Consent

Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.

Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Participation and Access

Participation in certain Summit sessions or activities may be subject to security procedures, identification requirements, venue regulations, and capacity limitations.

Participants are expected to comply with all venue access and security requirements communicated by the organizers.

Visa Policy

Participants requiring a visa to attend the Summit are solely responsible for initiating and managing their visa application process in a timely manner and for complying with all applicable immigration requirements.

JCI World Headquarters may provide an official invitation letter upon request for participants who have completed the registration requirements and applicable participation fee process.

Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise expressly stated by the organizers.

Health and Insurance

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.

JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.

Behavioral Expectations

Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.

Complaint and Incident Reporting

Participants acknowledge awareness of the procedures available for reporting incidents, concerns, or violations of the JCI Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.

All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.

Third-Party Services and Venues

Certain Summit activities may take place at external venues or involve services provided by third parties, including transportation, accommodation providers, or event facilities.

Such services remain subject to the operational policies and responsibility of the respective third-party providers.

Assumption of Risk

Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.

By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, JCI and collaborating organizations shall not be responsible for personal injury, illness, delay, loss, theft, damage, or other unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in or travel related to the Summit, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Force Majeure

JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.

Acceptance

By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions for participation in the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026.

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