Formation 2011 | ||
Type international non-profit organization Headquarters Washington, D.C., United States Membership Over 3000 from 70+ countries Key people Jonah Wittkamper and Rachel Cohen Gerrol Website www.nexusyouthsummit.org | ||
Nexus (or Nexus Global Youth Summit) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze new leadership and accelerate global solutions. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with programming all over the world, including at the United Nations. Through summits, salons, and other programs the group works to increase and improve philanthropy and impact investing by bridging communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship.
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History
Nexus was founded in 2011 to put the hope and promise of young people on the world stage by bringing leaders together for dialogue, education, and collaborative problem-solving.
Summits
The inaugural Nexus Global Youth Summit convened at the United Nations and other venues around New York City. The process inspired a movement and Nexus teams have developed in more than 20 countries, hosting regional summits in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Latin America.
Other Programs
In addition to an annual global summit, Nexus hosts salons, government delegations, regional summits, traveling seminars, retreats, research and awareness raising campaigns.
Reception
Nexus summits have been positively profiled in the media, often portraying a narrative about wealth and charity that is inspired by a sense of opportunity instead of entitlement.