Festival Structure
Three days: Connect, Create, Celebrate
Connect
"We Are the Change We Have Been Waiting For"
Day 1 establishes collective identity and surfaces the lived realities of youth-led philanthropy across the continent and diaspora. It is grounded in storytelling, cultural expression, and honest conversation about barriers and breakthroughs — building collective consciousness, trust, and a sense of belonging.
Highlights
- Plenaries
- #AYPNTalks
- Mentorship corners
- Peer-to-peer fire pits
Create
"We Build What We Need"
Day 2 shifts from reflection to co-creation. It challenges dominant models of philanthropic decision-making and invites youth to design the systems and solutions they need — demonstrating that when power is placed in youth hands, innovation follows.
Highlights
- Hackathon challenges
- Live global Giveathon
- Global Youth Giving Circle
Celebrate
"We Hold Each Other Accountable"
Day 3 transforms energy into accountability. It is a public-facing day, designed for experiencing culture, celebrating existing impact, and the formal launch of post-Festival structures.
Highlights
- Cultural tours
- Awards dinner
- Celebration concert
Call to Action
The Generation Give Festival is open for partnership
We invite funders, organisations, and community leaders to join this movement at the level that best fits their mission and capacity.