The Youth-Led

Global Movement for

Adolescent Health

IAHW unites young people, health professionals, advocates and communities worldwide to celebrate adolescents and accelerate progress in health and well-being.

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EMPOWER YOUTH. AMPLIFY VOICES. UNITE GLOBALLY. DRIVE CHANGE. TRANSFORM HEALTH. EMPOWER YOUTH. AMPLIFY VOICES. UNITE GLOBALLY. DRIVE CHANGE. TRANSFORM HEALTH.

OUR IMPACT

Years

Youth Ambassadors

Countries Reached

2026

International Adolescent

Health Week

12-18 October 2026

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Voices from the Youth Leader

"Being an IAHW ambassador helped me see my future medical career differently, treating patients alone isn't enough; engaging in community activities and promoting healthy practices can truly transform lives."

Axel Shimwa (Rwanda) – Youth Ambassador 2021

"As a student in Health Promotion and Prevention, being a Youth Ambassador for International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW) is a real opportunity on many levels. Learning from students from all over the world through regular exchanges of knowledge and experiences is a great richness."

Chloé Vérité (France) – Youth Ambassador 2021

"Being a Youth Ambassador is something I'm really proud of. After living with a chronic invisible illness for years, it meant a lot to help others be heard and to see how much compassion young people have for each other."

Erinna Pilbeam (England) – Youth Ambassador 2021

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Your path to becoming a Youth Ambassador

Four steps from application to global impact

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Apply online

Submit your application. Tell us your passion for adolescent health and what you hope to contribute during IAHW.

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Selection

Our committee reviews all applications. Selected ambassadors are notified by email and officially welcomed.

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Participate & lead

Engage in training, planning sessions, online meetings and community events in the lead-up to IAHW week.

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Drive the change

Raise awareness in your community, amplify your voice globally and help drive progress in adolescent health.

GET INVOLVED

Your voice. Your health. Your movement.

Join thousands of young people worldwide who are passionate about adolescent health. Become a Youth Ambassador for IAHW 2026 and lead change in your community and beyond.

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