The One Young World Summit will be held in Johannesburg in 2013, after the city’s bid was successful.

One Young World is an international forum which encourages debate and the bringing-together of the world’s most promising young people. It aims to foster and cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the world, and incubates the very brightest people “of leadership calibre” on their way to political careers and significance.

They hold summits around the world and invite young people, dignitaries, humanitarian specialists and celebrities to take part. The last One Young World Summit was held in Switzerland where the announcement was made that South Africa would host the 2013 event.

The young people make resolutions, which are the focus of the summit. They are based on a poll of young people’s reflections on what needs to be done in the world and what ought to be a priority. This poll asks There are counsellors who guide and assist the One Young World Summit participants in their decisions.