How GUC Operates in Each Country

Country Focal Points

Each country has a GUC Focal Point, a coordinator who:

• Serves as the primary contact for local projects and partners

• Connects local initiatives to regional and global GUC networks

• Supports knowledge sharing, coordination, and reporting

• Encourages local partnerships and collaboration

Local Project Alignment

Local projects can join or align with GUC through:

1. Program alignment: Projects select the GUC program(s) that match their focus (Education, Peacebuilding, Sports, Climate, Law, Research, etc.)

2. Resource access: Partners gain access to global knowledge, advocacy tools, and collaborative learning opportunities

3. Visibility & recognition: GUC highlights local projects on its platforms and reports

Regional Networks

GUC fosters regional collaboration by connecting multiple country focal points to:

1. Share best practices and lessons learned

2. Co-create cross-border initiatives

3. Engage in regional campaigns, workshops, and virtual forums

4. Promote collective youth advocacy and policy influence

Monitoring & Learning

• Local projects retain full autonomy in implementation

• GUC provides guidance and frameworks for tracking impact, documenting lessons, and reporting outcomes

• Participating projects are encouraged to share challenges, innovations, and successes to improve collective learning

Annual Global Convening

GUC hosts an annual Global Youth Convening where partners from all countries:

• Connect virtually or in-person

• Present local achievements and innovations

• Participate in global campaigns, workshops, and training

• Strengthen networks and set collaborative priorities for the coming year

• Benefits for Country-Level Partners

• Local ownership and leadership maintained

• Access to global mentorship, knowledge exchange, and advocacy platforms

• Inclusion in GUC-led campaigns, reports, and publications

• Opportunities to collaborate with projects across countries and regions

• Recognition as part of a global youth-led movement

How to Engage

• Contact your Country Focal Point or submit your project for alignment

• Participate in regional networks and forums

• Engage in learning exchanges, campaigns, and knowledge-sharing activities

• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and collaborative projects

• GUC ensures that local initiatives are heard, connected, and amplified globally, creating a bridge between grassroots impact and global youth-led change.