World Merit Founding Families

WORLD MERIT founding FamilIES YOUR WAY TO CHANGE YOUNG LIVES AND INSPIRE SIGNIFICANT GLOBAL IMPACT

the WORLD MERIT model proven reach & impact them to make positive change. We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to frame the energy and initiative of our global community and we reward diverse young people who show merit in improving their society and the world. raises aspiration in youth. In World Merit, taking action also earns opportunities.

With the help of Founding Families, we can increase the number of opportunities for youth who have proven their merit. With the help of Founding Families, we can inspire global citizens to work for a better world. Together we can scale youth led projects, together we can coordinate beyond beliefs and borders, and together we can successfully mobilize the upcoming generation.

ONLINE PLATFORM

WORLDWIDE COUNCILS

COLLABORATION

Projects

A space for young citizens to collaborate with others and showcase their positive actions for the United Nations Sustainable Development

Opportunities

With councils growing in every country our teams on the ground run projects in their local community as well as supporting the programs of other local organisations

AWAreness

A range of unique opportunities including life changing personal experiences, mentoring, conferences, internships, jobs, scholarships, and a strong global network

Our councils run events and campaigns to raise awareness for the Sustainable Development Goals in their local community, engaging diverse youth of all ages.

Accessible PROGRAMS merit360

Destination2030

TEAM2030

Our Merit360 programs bring together young participants from all over the world to work on the SDGs and develop plans that our aim is to always implement and scale.

A global campaign designed to raise awareness of the SDGs, permanently engage youth in the World Merit framework and incentivize positive activity through amazing rewards.

200 teams of 5 all committed to tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, completing challenges to make the world better

The Founding Family initiative change young lives & inspire gloBal impact The Founding Families Initiative is funding provided by Family OďŹƒces which will allow World Merit to support individuals, projects, programs and develop infrastructure to mobilize diverse global youth to tackle the most pressing issues of society.

The support of current Founding Families has enabled World Merit members to participate in our programs around the world and the British Parliament and the United Nations Headquarters.

We hope that you, as a Founding Family, will join us to hear the voices you have helped amplify. Your support will also help implement and scale SDG projects developed by our members and you will have the opportunity to select projects that align with the values and passion of your family.

By supporting World Merit and our global community of deserving young people, you will provide opportunities for individuals who have truly earned your support. The proven model of ‘take action earn opportunities’ is a central driver for all of us at World Merit.

SIMON PRESTON, Founding Family member, meets Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai, and introduces World Merit members.

the leading youth movement for the united nations SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS On September 25th 2015, all member states of the United Nations adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. They are known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and are to be achieved by 2030 with every citizen adopt the SDG framework for all our global activity.

Since their launch, companies and philanthropists have become increasingly aware of the SDGs. However it is World Merit that provide the best way to scale activity and impact for them. Without mobilizing youth or improving the ability of upcoming leaders, these ambitious and hopeful goals will not be achieved.

Becoming a Founding Family is a direct route to achieving the goals and as such we will always invite Founding Families to take part in our impact sessions in the United Nations and at other key institutions.

insights from current founding families The Boehm-Gladen Foundation and BOMA Investments have been supporting World Merit since 2013. We love World Merit’s impact as a global army for good. World Merit matches passionate, committed, creative people who projects that make a positive impact on the world. We have continually seen the relevance and impact that the organization has on both individual lives and the most pressing global issues. We recognize that deciding who to donate to is a diďŹƒcult choice, but we can attest that we are proud to be a part of the work World Merit is doing.

RON BOEHM THE BOEHM-GLADEN FOUNDATION HAS BEEN SUPPORTING WORLD MERIT AS A FOUNDING FAMILY SINCE 2013.

We see and meet young people we have directly supported. Our funds have been leveraged to inspire activity around the world, and there is nothing better than knowing the change are recognized and it’s clear that a lack of opportunity can quickly lead to unproductive and sometimes dangerously disenfranchised youth. We know that we are Family, and know the stories of success from the diverse young leaders we help, have encouraged many around the world.

JENNIFER NAGTEGAAL THE NAGTEGAAL FAMILY HAS BEEN SUPPORTING WORLD MERIT AS A FOUNDING FAMILY SINCE 2015.

PEOPLE OF MERIT Founding Family support enables us to give young people who want to make nities, driving the change they want to see in the world. Your support givespeople hope and the challenge of applying themselves to Y the causes that need them. Keerthi Chands story is one of many that inspire us and we hope it will inspire you.

In India, very few people know about the Sustainable Development Goals. When I first came to know about World Merit I was impressed by the work it has done and its ambitious aims. I was also attracted by the reach of the organisation but it would have been very difficult for me to attend the Merit360 program without sponsorship.

I proved my merit by working hard for my community and the scholarship to Merit360 became one of the most amazing experiences of my life. People proved to me that even the most difficult things can be achieved by hard work. Our Merit360 group developed a project called ‘Stamp Forward’, its main goal is to reduce dropouts in schools across India.

We achieve this by taking students on Company/Industrial fieldtrips and to University open days, reinforcing to them what their future could look like if they stay in school and finish education. We then offer to become mentors for them and its amazing the impact we can have with such a simple idea.

KEERTHI CHAND MERIT360 PARTICIPANT 2017

Merit360 2017 Participants visiting number 10 Downing street with World Merit Founder and CEO CHRIS ARNOLD

THE FOUNDING FAMILy CONTRIBUTION donate,Support, Make a difference will be used in a way that directly supports individuals and lays the foundation for us to vastly scale impact. We ensure that the as much engagement as you choose; anything from regular updates and annual reports, to a direct relationship with the World Merit members you support. Also, all Founding Families will be invited to take part in World Merit Impact Week, a week that shares our best stories in events around the world as well as in the United Nations in New York.

The satisfaction of Founding Families is crucial to our increasing success. Fixed annual donations enable us to plan for future development with certainty. However, we also welcome donations donations are much appreciated too, as are gifts in kind. We are more than happy to tailor your funding to the area that aligns to the passions of you and your family.

to take action and help World Merit contact us at partnerships@worldmerit.org

$100 000 CONTRIBUTION

$50 000

CONTRIBUTION

Will support fifteen young people of your choice to attend World Merit Programs.

Will support eight young people of your choice to attend World Merit Programs.

Will provide ten SDG project teams of your choice a tailored “Project Pilot Pack” to kick start their ideas.

Will provide five SDG project team of your choice a tailored “Project Pilot Pack” to kick start their ideas.

Will support five “Local Council Funds” to expand their engagement and impact.

Funding is crucial to establish and extend the physical support system for community volunteers around the world.

Will support a “Local Merit Council Fund” to expand their engagement and impact.

Funding is crucial to establish and extend the physical support system for community volunteers around the world.

Will support attendance and training for twenty-five people at the World Merit Councils Summit; a program designed to bring together and train Local Merit Leaders from around the world and add capacity to our impact and engagement.

Will support attendance and training for Summit; this is a program designed to bring together and train Local Merit Leaders from around the world and add capacity to our impact and engagement.

United Nations during World Merit Impact Week. This will secure the attendance of youth from around the world who want to share their impact on the most prestigious and relevant platforms.

Will support five young people to attend our Impact Week in the United Nations in New York. You will be invited to attend the event and see the impact your contributions have achieved

* A more detailed budget breakdown for contributions is available on request

* A more detailed budget breakdown for contributions is available on request

$25 000

CONTRIBUTION

$10 000

CONTRIBUTION

choice to attend World Merit Programs.

Will support three young people of your choice to attend World Merit Programs.

Will provide two SDG project team of your choice a tailored “Project Pilot Pack” to kick start their ideas.

Will provide one SDG project team of your choice a tailored “Project Pilot Pack” to kick start their ideas.

Will support a “Local Merit Council Fund” to expand their engagement and impact.

Funding is crucial to establish and extend the physical support system for community volunteers around the world.

* A more detailed budget breakdown for contributions is available on request

Will support attendance and training for Summit; this is a program designed to bring together and train Local Merit Leaders from around the world and add capacity to our impact and engagement. * A more detailed budget breakdown for contributions is available on request

*ALL CONTRIBUTIONS BASED ON A 3 YEAR COMMITMENT IF YOU ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO SUPPORT WORLD MERIT FINANCIALLY AT THIS TIME BUT BELIEVE THE WORK WE DO IS VALUABLE, PLEASE CONSIDER CONTACTING US OR SHARING THIS DOCUMENT WITH OTHERS WHO MAY BE IN A POSITION TO HELP.

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