The Global Youth Action Network (GYAN) is 501c3, not-for-profit organization, launched in 1996 and registered in the state of New York, USA. GYAN has regional teams in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Durban, South Africa, Beirut, Lebanon, and Manila, Philippines. Natonal Chapters are registered in Mexico City, Accra, Ghana, Paris, France, and a growing number of other countries. GYAN is affiliated to the United Nations Department of Public Information and holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC).

GYAN is a youth-led organization that unites the efforts of young people working to improve our world. The Network connects many thousands of organizations in over 190 countries and a growing membership is now helping to shape the future direction of GYAN..

GYAN works to:
:: facilitate youth participation and intergenerational partnership in global decision-making;
:: support collaboration among diverse youth organizations; and to
:: provide tools, resources, and recognition for positive youth action.

GYAN believes that critical issues facing the planet demand every generation's attention and commitment; and that if we are to solve these problems in our life, then we must act, and combine our efforts to guarantee a future of peace, justice and sustainability.

More than 1,000 organizations have applied for membership in GYAN, representing youth-led, youth-serving and youth friendly agencies of all kinds. GYAN helps its members to share information and resources, building collaborations that leverage experience. Membership consists of voting, non-voting and executive members, although the organization does not work to represent youth voices, except as directed by its members. Any youth-related organization which does not promote hatred or violence is welcome to apply. Learn more or apply here.