Best Inter-Organization Collaboration Project
JCI Bogotá, JCI COLOMBIA
Best Local Community Impact Program, Most Outstanding Local Project
JCI Marechal Cândido Rondon, JCI BRAZIL
Escuela de Emprendedores de América empowers young Latin American leaders with hands-on training and mentoring to turn ideas into real businesses and build a thriving community of changemakers. Escuela de Emprendedores de América impulsa a jóvenes líderes de América Latina con formación práctica y mentoría para convertir ideas en negocios reales y crear una comunidad emprendedora.
The Pop-Up Fair 2024 by JCI Urban empowered small businesses in Wanica and Para with visibility, training, and tools for sustainable growth. From showcasing products to gaining digital and marketing skills supporting SDG 8 and JCI RISE. The Pop-Up Fair 2024 de JCI Urban fortaleció a pequeños negocios en Wanica y Para con visibilidad, capacitación y herramientas para crecer, impulsando el ODS 8 y JCI RISE.
JCI Willemstad’s training helped participants discover their passions, build personal brands, and turn their skills into value. By aligning purpose with action, it empowered future leaders to grow and monetize their expertise. La capacitación de JCI Willemstad ayudó a los participantes a descubrir sus pasiones, construir su marca personal y transformar sus habilidades en valor. Una experiencia clave para formar líderes que viven de lo que aman.
The JCI Connection brought together 75 attendees on July 29, 2024, to celebrate leadership, emotional intelligence, and community impact. Inspiring talks by leaders like Sandra Mara Caron and Miss Eco Paraguay Evelyn Andrade highlighted JCI’s role in personal growth and attracting new changemakers. The JCI Connection reunió a 75 personas el 29 de julio de 2024 para celebrar el liderazgo, la inteligencia emocional y el impacto comunitario. Con charlas inspiradoras de Sandra Mara Caron y Evelyn Andrade, Miss Eco Paraguay, se destacó cómo JCI transforma vidas y atrae nuevos agentes de cambio.
Latin Passport gave JCI Brazil members a fun, immersive way to learn Spanish with live sessions, native mentors, and weekly exchanges with JCI Manta, Ecuador. Beyond language, it built cross-cultural bonds and empowered young leaders across Latin America. Latin Passport ofreció a miembros de JCI Brasil una forma divertida e inmersiva de aprender español, con sesiones en vivo, mentores nativos e intercambios semanales con JCI Manta, Ecuador. Más allá del idioma, fortaleció la conexión entre jóvenes líderes de América Latina.
BerracoFest blended training, networking, and visibility for cultural entrepreneurs through a powerful alliance with the Ministry of Culture, Invest in Bogotá, ParchexBogotá, and JCI Colombia, driving impact through united action. BerracoFest unió formación, redes y visibilidad para emprendedores culturales, gracias a una potente alianza con el Ministerio de Cultura, Invest in Bogotá, ParchexBogotá y JCI Colombia, generando impacto con acción conjunta.
Drawing, Writing & Oratory in Schools by JCI Marechal Cândido Rondon empowers students through creativity, critical thinking, and public speaking—reaching schools across the region and preparing youth to tackle future challenges. Dibujo, Escritura y Oratoria en Escuelas de JCI Marechal Cândido Rondon potencia a los estudiantes con creatividad, pensamiento crítico y oratoria, impactando escuelas de toda la región y formando jóvenes listos para el futuro.
The School Empowerment Program (SEP) by JCI Nilom equipped 350+ students in Suriname with key skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. It also trained JCI members as mentors—building future leaders and strengthening community impact for nearly 30 years. El Programa de Empoderamiento Escolar (SEP) de JCI Nilom brindó a más de 350 estudiantes en Surinam habilidades clave como comunicación, trabajo en equipo y resolución de problemas. También formó mentores JCI, impulsando el liderazgo y el impacto comunitario desde hace casi 30 años.
Brigada Azul prepares kids and teens (ages 5–17) for future success through art, entrepreneurship, and human duties education. With 7 creative sessions, a public mural, and leadership-focused media, it builds young changemakers while strengthening community bonds in Maracaibo. Brigada Azul prepara a niños y adolescentes (5–17 años) para el futuro con arte, emprendimiento y formación en deberes humanos. Con 7 sesiones creativas, un mural colectivo y contenido audiovisual, forma líderes desde temprana edad y une a la comunidad de Maracaibo.
Líderes del Mañana aligns with JCI’s Action Plan by equipping youth with key skills in leadership, public speaking, project management, and entrepreneurship—empowering them to lead impactful projects and become changemakers in their communities. Líderes del Mañana se alinea con el Plan de Acción de JCI, desarrollando habilidades en liderazgo, oratoria, gestión de proyectos y emprendimiento para que los jóvenes lideren proyectos de impacto y se conviertan en agentes de cambio en sus comunidades.
Intercámaras Zona Centro by JCI Yautepec fosters collaboration among local organizations through training, debate and oratory contests, assemblies, and cultural activities in Tlayacapan—promoting leadership, heritage, and sustainable growth. Intercámaras Zona Centro de JCI Yautepec impulsa la colaboración entre organizaciones locales con capacitaciones, concursos de debate y oratoria, asambleas y actividades culturales en Tlayacapan—fomentando el liderazgo y el desarrollo sostenible.
JCI Commewijne, founded in 2022, has quickly become one of Suriname’s most vibrant chapters, growing membership by 76%, achieving financial success, and launching impactful projects like Statue of a Reading Child and RISE. JCI Commewijne, fundada en 2022, se ha convertido en una de las organizaciones más dinámicas de Surinam, con un crecimiento del 76 % en membresía, solidez financiera y proyectos destacados como Statue of a Reading Child y RISE.
JCI Caaguazú achieved impressive growth in 2024 with a 60% membership increase and strong financial performance. Through projects like PROLEC and RISE-aligned initiatives, the chapter empowered youth and supported the local economy. JCI Caaguazú tuvo un notable crecimiento en 2024 con un aumento del 60 % en membresía y sólidos resultados financieros. Con proyectos como PROLEC e iniciativas alineadas a RISE, empoderó a jóvenes y fortaleció la economía local.
Zippora has been a powerhouse in JCI Unify, leading projects, building partnerships, and boosting visibility. She helped shape the 2024 Plan of Action, led the Plant a Tree project with sponsors like Sun Ice and SPESUR, and consistently promotes JCI online. Her energy and leadership continue to inspire and drive real impact. Zippora ha sido una fuerza clave en JCI Unify: liderando proyectos, generando alianzas y aumentando la visibilidad. Aportó al Plan de Acción 2024, lideró Plant a Tree con apoyo de Sun Ice y SPESUR, y promueve activamente a JCI en redes. Su liderazgo inspira e impulsa un impacto real.
Colette Edwards of JCI West Indies is a shining example of enterprising leadership. From securing major partnerships, like a no-cost venue and a recurring EC$12,000 grant to mentoring others and serving in key roles across JCI, her impact is both local and global. Colette Edwards de JCI West Indies representa el liderazgo emprendedor en acción. Ha asegurado alianzas clave—como un local sin costo y un fondo recurrente de EC$12,000—y ha servido en roles estratégicos dentro y fuera de JCI.
President Therese Mills has led JCI Antigua with vision and innovation—growing membership, securing $50,000 in sponsorship, and rebranding key projects. Her Fun Learning Series and collaborative leadership model boosted sustainability and impact. Through passion and strategy, she’s built a stronger, more empowered local organization. La Presidenta Therese Mills ha liderado JCI Antigua con visión e innovación—aumentando la membresía, asegurando $50,000 en patrocinio y renovando proyectos clave. Con su serie Fun Learning y un modelo de liderazgo colaborativo, fortaleció la sostenibilidad e impacto. Su pasión ha impulsado una organización más sólida y empoderada.
JCI Global Youth Summit 2026
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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.
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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.
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Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.
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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.
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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.
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By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.
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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.
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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.
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President Therese Mills has led JCI Antigua with vision and innovation—growing membership, securing $50,000 in sponsorship, and rebranding key projects. Her Fun Learning Series and collaborative leadership model boosted sustainability and impact. Through passion and strategy, she’s built a stronger, more empowered local organization. La Presidenta Therese Mills ha liderado JCI Antigua con visión e innovación—aumentando la membresía, asegurando $50,000 en patrocinio y renovando proyectos clave. Con su serie Fun Learning y un modelo de liderazgo colaborativo, fortaleció la sostenibilidad e impacto. Su pasión ha impulsado una organización más sólida y empoderada.
