DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

All these new elements, the products of countless hours of labor, lead us closer to achieving our goal of “One Future.” Tirelessly, passionately and creatively, you all engaged with fellow members and partners in government, business and civil society to create economic solutions to complex problems.

At the beginning of my year of leadership, I asked JCI to embody the ideology of Okagesama and Oyakume. These Japanese phrases call on us to be grateful for those who support us and to take ownership of our duties, respectively. Throughout 2021, as members combined these concepts of gratitude, humility, duty and responsibility, I saw so much within JCI that made me proud to be part of this organization.

By using the wisdom of these concepts, our members achieved an unprecedented amount of innovation, and even more, we saw our JCI global membership grow by three percent! Nothing stops JCI. When faced with challenges, we thrive and succeed.

2021 is a testament to that.

It is my great passion and my belief that the JCI mission matters above all. This is because I understand that for JCI to thrive in its goals, we must ALL work together, and be unified by our shared purpose. I lead with the focus on “One Future.” I encourage everyone to still hold this idea in your hearts as we continue achieving great things. You and I are single points in the sky — together, with all the rest of the JCI members, we paint a brilliant starscape that lights the heavens and shows other aspiring leaders the way to greatness. Through unity and cohesion, we can accomplish anything.

Ryubun Kojima 2021 JCI President

Mission *

To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

Vision *

To be the leading network of young active citizens.

Creed

We believe…

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;

That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;

That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;

Government should be of laws rather than of men;

Earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;

Service to humanity is the best work of life.

How We Do It

A Journey of Steadfast Determination

JCI continues to stand proudly as a global organization that provides endless opportunities for young leaders through prestigious events, training, projects and programs. 2021 JCI President Ryubun Kojima championed his year to lead with the theme “One Future,” focusing on how streamlined and collaborative power can create sustainable change. With COVID-19 still prevalent in global society, President Ryubun also made the pragmatic decision to continue the JCI RISE initiative. Despite the difficulty of worldwide lockdowns, JCI still flourished and membership increased by three percent worldwide, a threshold that has not been reached in several years.

We strive to be the foremost global network of young leaders who are at the same time global entrepreneurs, global networkers, global communicators and global changemakers. JCI gives members the opportunity to develop as individuals , promote economic justice through entrepreneurship, encourage and facilitate collective problem-solving , and foster cooperation and understanding amongst people through meaningful actions . When leaders are needed, JCI members are there to guide the world forward into a constantlychanging future and boost long-term economic and societal growth.

Our History

JCI’s story begins with Henry Giessenbier Jr., a young man living in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, during a time of incredible growth and change. Giessenbier recognized the talents and passions of the young people around him, and envisioned the positive change they could create if they had the right resources. To provide these tools, in 1915 he founded the first JCI movement in his hometown of St. Louis.

Social Media and Global Reach

To properly spread the message of JCI across the world, we utilize social media to its fullest potential. In 2021, every JCI platform experienced exponential growth, allowing us to reach more stakeholders, potential members and young leaders than ever before. For the first time, we launched a TikTok to reach even more young leaders than before.

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1.1 million PEOPLE REACHED +72.7% FROM 2019 jcileaders

2.1 thousand IMPRESSIONS PER DAY jciwhq

What began as a local movement spread quickly, and with enthusiasm. Young people across the United States and then across the globe joined together to create positive forces in their societies on a local, national and international scale.

Giessenbier saw JCI as an organization that could harness the energy of enterprising young leaders to overcome a variety of civic challenges. Through the Four Areas of Opportunity, members focus on Individual Development, Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Action and International Collaboration as the means to accomplish great and enduring change. This everlasting vision lives on through the organization today.

6,648 SUBSCRIBERS + 1,522

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7,862 FOLLOWERS + 2,175

12,434 America

21,152 members members

Asia

Each JCI National Organization has an official email address to help guide new members to local JCI chapters.

To begin your journey with JCI, find your national organization in the list to the right and reach out to [countryname]@jci.cc For example, japan@jci.cc

12,800 Africa and the Middle East members

99,813 members

A Successful Digital Conference and Congress Circuit Connection Across Borders!

Although the global community was hopeful for a return to normal, during 2021 the COVID-19 pandemic was still a force to contend with. Regardless, JCI was determined to not let this pandemic halt entrepreneurship and connection in its tracks. With excitement and innovation, every Conference and Congress Organizing Committee held fully virtual events and executed them with success and safety. By hosting fascinating keynote speakers, timely workshops and the debut of new JCI programs, participating young entrepreneurs were still able to thrive, make new friendships and grow into ever more capable leaders.