• Design Thinking Leadership Program (DTL), Buffelsfontein, ZA, 2024

    “I never thought conservation could be reimagined through leadership until this week. I leave not just trained—but transformed.”
    — Program Participant, Buffelsfontein

  • Young& Bold Impact Award, Impact FAIR Utrecht, NL, 2025

    “This platform didn’t just spotlight our venture—it gave us mentors, momentum, and belief.” Winner, 2025

  • Young& Bold Impact Award, Impact FAIR Utrecht, NL, 2024

    “I came with an idea. I left with mentors, allies, and the courage to take the next step.”
    Social Innovator, Impact Fair 2024

  • Designing the Future of Learning: AI in Education Today- ITT Buonarroti Trento, 2024

    “The future of education isn't about replacing teachers with AI—it's about equipping them with new tools to inspire, adapt, and lead.”
    — Prof. Dr. Désirée M. van Gorp

  • Design thinking workshop for residents of the refugee camp in Samos, GR, 2022

    ‘First fall in love with the problem, then marry the solution.’- brilliant quote from one of the participants, Samos, Greece (2022)

  • TCS Sustainathon Europe, Amsterdam NL, 2022

    “The world is not short of good ideas. The difficulty is often getting the time and resources to bring a concept into realization. Our aim is for the Europe-wide Sustainathon to provide the perfect platform for great ideas to be heard, examined and quickly developed to make the world a better place.” Sapthagiri Chapalapalli, Head, TCS Europe

A message from our founder, Prof. Dr. Désirée M. van Gorp, on the vision behind Young & Bold.

Equipping Thinkers. Supporting Doers. Accelerating What Matters.

At the heart of our foundation, we are building a skill-based volunteering platform designed to propel and accelerate meaningful projects.

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Be Part of What Comes Next

Support Learning. Accelerate Ideas. Make Change Possible.

At Young & Bold, we believe change begins when people come together—with care, with courage, and with the willingness to act.

Your donation helps us create learning experiences that don’t just teach skills—they unlock possibilities. It means more young people leading local projects, more educators empowered to rethink what’s possible, and more ideas moving forward with purpose.

When you give, you join a circle of giving—a growing community of people who believe that real impact comes from shared effort and sustained care.

Together, we can accelerate the ideas and actions that shape a more just, creative, and connected future.

Let’s build what’s next. Together.

Impact Grows When We Grow Together

Meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation. It begins with people—and grows through shared purpose, trust, and collaboration.

Through partnerships with Wildlife Forensic Academy, Nyenrode Business University, Impact Fair, among others, we’ve turned bold ideas into real opportunities for young leaders and communities around the world.

We’re always looking to expand this circle—with those who want to co-create, support, or simply walk alongside us on this journey.

If you believe in the power of education to create lasting change, let’s connect.

Volunteer or Intern with Us — Make Learning Matter

We believe change begins with people who care and grows when they choose to contribute.

At Young & Bold, volunteers and interns play a vital role in turning big ideas into real-world learning experiences. Whether you’re mentoring, co-designing, or simply lending your time and heart, your contribution helps empower young leaders and communities around the world.

We currently have 2 open internship positions for curious, committed individuals eager to learn and create impact.

If you're looking to grow while doing good, we’d love to hear from you.

Every action matters. Every story shapes the journey.

Explore our upcoming events and register today: