A delegation from UNICEF NextGen visits Rwanda and meets in front of a UNICEF tent to learn and talk about UNICEF programs there.

We Won't Stop Fighting for the Next Generation

NextGen is a global community that combines innovative philanthropy, creative spirit, and collective action to create transformational change for children today and for generations to come. We are not just envisioning a better world for children — we are actively co-creating it.

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Our Mission

NextGen’s mission is to engage and inspire the next generation of leaders in support of UNICEF's global work — leveraging our potential for catalytic impact as philanthropists, activists, and advocates for every child.

Join UNICEF NextGen and Make an Impact

NextGen members drive UNICEF’s mission forward by leveraging their polycapital—time, talent, treasure, and ties—to co-develop innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

Become a NextGen member by making a monthly pledge and joining a dynamic network of changemakers. As a member, you’ll connect with like-minded peers, gain access to exclusive virtual opportunities to deepen your understanding of UNICEF’s work, and take action through advocacy, amplification, and community-building efforts.

Looking to take on a leadership role and maximize your impact? Inquire about the NextGen Collective. Collective members increase their giving, mobilize their networks, advocate for policy change, and amplify UNICEF’s mission. With the support of UNICEF USA’s NextGen team, Collective members shape their own impact journey, using their strengths to drive meaningful change.

Whether you start with a monthly pledge or step into a leadership role with the NextGen Collective, your commitment helps build a better future for children everywhere.

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Photo: NextGen member, Brian Buckmire, gives a presentation during a community panel. © UNICEF USA

NextGen Members:

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Amplify
Spread the word about UNICEF’s impact, raising awareness about children’s rights and crises worldwide.
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Connect
Join a like-minded community, attend learning events and act as a bridge to corporations, startups, nonprofits and others committed to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Advocate
Stay informed on critical global issues and advocate for policies that improve children's lives.
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Fundraise
Donate, fundraise and organize peer-to-peer initiatives to expand UNICEF’s reach.
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Lead
Use your leadership and industry expertise to drive awareness, funding and policy changes that support UNICEF’s lifesaving efforts.

Our Impact

Since 2009, NextGen in the U.S. has collectively raised over $40 Million in support of UNICEF around the world, spanning areas such as nutrition, child protection, maternal and neonatal health and more.

Guinea
NextGen supported the Water for Guinea Project, helping communities drill wells to deliver safe water to hundreds of thousands of children.
Dominican Republic
In 2019, NextGen began fundraising $100K for the Mothers and Babies in Good Care Initiative, to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality within the country.
Madagascar
In late 2018, NextGen began fundraising over $272K for "Ending Violence Against Children" in Madagascar.
Rwanda
In 2020, NextGen traveled to Rwanda to witness firsthand how UNICEF collaborates with local communities to develop impactful public health campaigns.

 

UNICEF NextGen members during a workshop at the UNICEF NextGen Global Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Become Part of NextGen

By making a monthly pledge, you’ll play a vital role in helping UNICEF save and improve the lives of children around the world. But your impact goes beyond this. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive networking and learning opportunities with UNICEF, connecting with an inspiring community of leaders, investors, philanthropists and creatives who commit their financial resources, expertise and enthusiasm to support UNICEF and who share your passion for making a difference. Together, we’re co-creating a brighter future for children everywhere.

Become a NextGen Member

UNICEF NextGen Founders' Circle

In 2009, a group of 30 committed leaders came together to form UNICEF Next Generation. Since the original National NextGen Board was formed, new founders have helped us grow and launch additional boards in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Chicago and Los Angeles with plans to expand into more regional markets in the coming years. We thank all of our founders who established this powerful community, now guided by five distinct boards, across the USA and expanding NextGen across the globe! Your legacy will be felt for years to come.

Jenna Bush Hager, Founding Chair
Danielle Abraham
Elizabeth Barrow
Mia Baxter
Adam Berninger
Jessica E. Betts
Margaret W. Betts
Barbara Bush
Clementine T. Crawford
Nell Diamond
Arielle Diskin
Megan Ferguson
Brian Forde
Meredith R. Gitomer
Emily Griset
Gillian Hearstiniel
Erich Holmsten
Gloria Holmsten
Louise Hooff
Kevin Houlihan
Jaime Jimenez
Geoffrey Johnston
Elise Jordan
John Kluge Jr.
Rebecca Kelly
Candice Kislack
Amy Koch
Anika Kreider
Denise C. Chyette Larsen
David Lauren
Lauren Bush Lauren
Brian Lee
Benjamin Lurie
Elizabeth Marsh
Anna Matthews
Nathan Miller
Purvi Padia
Caroline J. Polisi
Jillian G. Robins
Matt Rosenberg
Jason Rotter
Krystal Sachs
Maya Samuelsson
Cathryn Smeyers
Wendy Wear Stapleton
Manish Vora
Ashley I. Weaver
Brooke Worthington
James Ziniel