Mona Youth Ambassadors

We believe in the power of youth

Mona Youth Ambassadors are teens, tweens, and young adults who are dedicated to supporting Mona's mission and gender equality, serving others and learning together to build a more just and prosperous world for all. By mobilizing support in their communities and inviting more young people to get involved, Youth Ambassadors create a ripple effect for positive social change both locally and globally. This program is open to ages 14 to 25.

Become a Mona Youth Ambassador

Registration for our 2024-25 Youth Ambassador Cohort is now CLOSED. Please reach out directly to hope@monafoundation.org if you are interested in engaging with Mona Foundation further.

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Transform Lives Through Service

Learn 'the Mona Way' and take action to educate and empower children globally. Join us to participate in unique projects, develop valuable skills, and make a difference in your community.

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Service Activity Ideas & Resources

Explore engaging activities and resources to support education and gender equality initiatives.

2024-25 Program Overview

Launching in September 2024, this year's program will be full of ways to engage with Mona, learn more about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, and develop necessary skills to identify and navigate social needs in your own communities.

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Start a Service Club

Starting a service club at your school is a great way to bring together other youth interested in serving the local community and supporting charitable causes, including Mona Foundation, that educate children in need and empower women and girls.

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Run a Peer-to-Peer Campaign

Mobilize your personal and social connections to raise funds or promote awareness on behalf of Mona. Create your own fundraising campaign, engage your socials and invite your friends and family to follow us and see our impact! Visit our Social Media toolkit for more information.

Guide to Fundraising

Learn about Development and Gain Leadership Skills

By joining our Youth Ambassador program, you gain access to a dedicated Slack page that enables you to connect with other youth ambassadors and have access to engaging learning materials, along with mentorship and support.

Created in partnership with Jenna Winocur, Co-founder of Life Changing School, we offer her "Think Gobally, Act Locally" learnshop to help Youth Ambassadors learn about applying the principles underlying Mona’s trailblazing approach to address a social need in their own community. Certificate awarded for completing the series and a related service project.

Mona Youth Ambassadors have free access to certificate courses in Global Management, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation through the "100 Million Learners Global Initiative" of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. Three tracks accomodate learners of any educational background. Learn more here. If interested in enrolling, contact Laura@monafoundation.org.

A few of our most actively engaged Youth Ambassadors will be invited to join in a site visit to one of our grassroots partners in Spring 2025 to witness social action firsthand.

Serving with Mona will transform lives - including YOURS

Watch the videos to hear from three Mona Youth Advisory Board members on their personal experiences.

Chloe Rastegar, a member of Mona's Advisory Board and the visionary behind the concept of school Service Clubs, shares her personal journey of inspiration and how her association with Mona Foundation helped ignite her true passion.

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Mona Youth Advisory Board Member 2

Nava Ghalili, a member of Mona's Advisory Board, journalist, and actress, shares a few thoughts on the power of youth to transform the world. As a youth empowerment activist, she advocates for education and children's rights.

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Mona Youth Advisory Board Member 3

Don Dao, a member of Mona's Advisory board, was deeply impacted by his first visit to Sunflower Mission in Vietnam at age 10. Through multiple site visits, he's developed a strong understanding and passion for our cause. He explains how Mona has transformed him.

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