Made possible by our partners.
World Youth Summit-Kurdistan 2026 is convened by Kurdistan Foundation and made possible by institutions from the region and around the world.
Working with partners around the world.
Kurdistan Foundation works with international institutions on employment, education, volunteering and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Kurdistan Foundation
The non-profit organisation that convenes the summit, working through six platforms that reach young people across the Kurdistan Region.
Meet the FoundationSix platforms, one purpose.
The largest and most advanced youth centre in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq: an inclusive place to learn, connect and grow, with spaces for training, events and start-ups.
Training and educational support for young people, families and adults, from the Kurdistan Debate championship to free learning tools in Kurdish.
Tackles unemployment across the Region with training in starting a business, CV writing, interview preparation and digital skills, so everyone can find meaningful work.
Connects motivated people with causes and projects that need their help, strengthening social bonds and civic responsibility, from local projects to university campuses.
Protects the environment and promotes sustainable development, with recycling across the Region, safe water and green spaces for schools, and the Kurdistan Biodiversity Center.
A youth-driven initiative where monthly cohorts identify real problems in their communities and turn ideas into projects, with mentorship and financial support.