Global Youth Network · 21–24 July 2026
World Merit
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Four days. 190+ countries. Inspiring speakers, hands-on learning and community connection — built around the topics our members care about most.
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What Is WMD
A Global Day Of
Collective Action.
One Day, One Mission
From July 21–24, the World Merit community gathers online for four days of live sessions, member spotlights and SDG-driven action — young people from across countries, learning and building together.
Four Days Of
Global Action.
World Merit Day brings young changemakers together online to turn the Sustainable Development Goals into real, hands-on work. Across four themed days, you'll learn from leaders, connect with a worldwide community, and leave with something to build.
· Day-by-day themes: leadership, wellbeing, sustainability, and tech for the SDGs
· Live sessions plus community hours to meet people like you
· Fully virtual — join from wherever you are
Programme
Four Days Of
Action.
Speakers, hands-on learning and community connection — built around the topics our members ranked highest in our annual survey.
Day 01 · Tuesday, July 21
Theme:
Leadership & Career Development
LEADERSHIP · SESSION 01 · 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote & Leadership For Global Impact
Breanna Leuze, World Merit CEO — The official opening of World Merit Day 2026. A powerful welcome address laying out the vision for WMD, what we stand for, and the global impact our community is making.
New World Merit branding and what it means for our global identity
Overview of the World Merit Fellowship programme
Tour of the updated World Merit website and digital platforms
Introduction of the World Merit Board of Directors
A call to action — what merit looks like in everyday life
CAREER DEVELOPMENT · SESSION 02 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
From Merit To Mission — Mentorship & Career Pathways
Daniel Stephen, 'Dr Progress' — Governance, policy and development professional (NESG) shares his journey to global changemaker — and how mentorship and career pathways turn purpose into a profession.
How the Scholar programme shaped their path
Finding mentors and building meaningful professional relationships
Aligning your career with your values
Navigating the modern job market as a purpose-driven individual
COMMUNITY HOUR · SESSION 03 · 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Welcome & Introductions — Day 1 Community Segment
Facilitated by Khadija Amahal (World Merit) & Lamyaa El Jamiy (CorpsAfrica) — Close out Day 1 with a dynamic, interactive session open to all attendees, streamed on YouTube.
Member introductions — share who you are and where you're joining from
Volunteering stories with Merit Stars & CorpsAfrica volunteers and alumni
Preview of what's coming on Day 2
All times shown in EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5). During July, New York observes EDT (UTC−4) — sessions start at 10:00 AM local NYC time. Convert to your zone with timeanddate.com.
Can't make it live? Every session is uploaded to YouTube so you can catch up anytime.
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Speakers
Meet The
Speakers.
Breanna Leuze
CEO · World Merit
SDG 17
Daniel Stephen
Governance & Policy · Nigeria
SDG 16
Feolami Awe-Joseph
Education Advocate · Nigeria
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Jihad Bnimoussa
Wellbeing Advocate · Morocco
SDG 3
Alaa-Eddine Khaldi
Youth Employability · Morocco
SDG 8
Pallavi Guha, Ph.D
Media Researcher · USA
SDG 5
Dr. Humera Noor
Founder · Lumen AI Academy
SDG 9
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