“In 100 years, a lot of what we take to be true now will be proved to be wrong. A good question to ask today is ‘What might I be wrong about?’ This is the only worry worth having.”
Vision
Our vision is a world where 10 billion people thrive, not just survive—free from existential threats like war, nuclear conflict, and environmental collapse, with equal access to opportunities, a stable climate, and technology that benefits all of humanity. We believe that by recognizing our shared vision, we can turn these challenges into opportunities for global flourishing in our lifetime.
Mission
Our mission is to unite people worldwide in spreading the message that we already share a common vision for humanity’s future—a world where 10 billion people can thrive. By recognizing this shared vision, we aim to drive collective action to achieve outcomes that contribute to this future.
Core Challenges
We face six defining challenges of our time that we must address to create a world where 10 billion people thrive:
- Preventing war
- Mitigating climate change
- Ending poverty
- Ensuring health for all
- Guiding technological advancements
- Safeguarding freedom and human rights
Strategic Pillars
1. Knowledge Hub
- Objectives: Curate and disseminate knowledge that empowers global communities to act on our shared vision for a thriving world.
- Metrics: Measure the reach and influence of our knowledge platform through
- monthly unique visitors,
- the impact of shared knowledge in spreading the vision, and
- the adoption rate of our recommendations by policymakers worldwide.
2. Global Youth Movement
- Objectives: Mobilize and empower young people worldwide to recognize their shared vision for the future, drive change based on this understanding, foster leadership, and provide platforms for youth-led initiatives that build on our common aspirations. Work in collaboration with existing organizations to identify gaps and opportunities, ensuring that our efforts complement rather than duplicate ongoing initiatives.
- Metrics: Track the spread of our shared vision through measurable increases in
- youth awareness,
- the expansion of youth chapters,
- the impact of youth-led projects on global challenges, and
- the growth in youth engagement and leadership roles worldwide.
3. Public Engagement
- Objectives: Develop compelling narratives and educational content that inspire people to realize their role in shaping a world that works for all of us.
- Metrics: Evaluate the success of our public engagement through
- the reach and engagement of our content,
- the spread of the shared vision,
- measurable behavior changes, and
- the growth of a united volunteer base driving grassroots initiatives.
4. Innovation Incubator
- Objectives: Mentor solutions that address our critical challenges, fostering innovations that drive us closer to a world where 10 billion can thrive.
- Metrics: Assess the impact of our Innovation Incubator by
- the number of projects that turn our shared vision into action,
- their success in securing funding and achieving impact, and
- the innovations generated that contribute to a thriving world.
5. Policy Influence
- Objectives: Engage with decision-makers to advocate for policies aligned with our shared vision and mobilize public support for these changes.
- Metrics: Measure the effectiveness of our policy influence by
- the number of policy briefings delivered,
- the spread of our shared vision through influence on legislation and international agreements, and
- the engagement and mobilization of public support for policy changes.
Implementation Approach
“The trick to making wise decisions is to evaluate your choices as if you are looking back 25 years from today. What would your future self think?”
Phase 1: Foundation/Movement Building (Year 1-2)
- Form core team and advisory board
- Launch a global campaign to inspire people worldwide to recognize and unite around our shared vision for the future, fostering a sense of collective purpose and commitment to action.
- Establish online platform for collaboration, knowledge, and resource sharing
- Initiate partnerships with key youth, academic, NGOs, and government entities
- Conduct thorough research on local socio-economic, ecological, and cultural contexts to ensure interventions are practical, context-sensitive, and complement existing efforts.
- Engage with target communities to understand their needs and perspectives, ensuring that solutions are co-created with those most affected by the challenges we aim to address.
- Develop initial educational content and advocacy toolkits
- Develop rigorous impact measurement framework
Phase 2: Growth/Scaling Impact (Year 3-5)
- Scale innovation incubator program
- Expand youth chapters to at least 50 countries
- Launch major public awareness campaigns on each core challenge
- Initiate policy advocacy efforts in key international forums and at least 20 countries
- Showcase and scale successful youth-led innovations
- Achieve measurable progress on at least 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Phase 3: Systemic Impact and Change (Year 6-10)
- Demonstrate measurable progress in key indicators across all core challenges
- Show significant influence on global policy agendas
- Scale successful innovations to reach millions of beneficiaries
- Establish 10 Billion as a leading worldwide youth movement for global change
Funding and Resources
- Diversified Funding Model:
- Philanthropic partnerships, grassroots fundraising, innovation investments, membership model.
- Partnerships with aligned organizations and foundations.
- Volunteer-driven initiatives and in-kind support.
- Transparent Allocation:
- 40% programs, 25% research & innovation, 20% policy & advocacy, 15% operations.
- Accountability:
- Maintain a governance framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and adherence to best practices in NGO management. This includes a Board of Directors with diverse expertise to guide and oversee the organization’s strategy and operations.
- Annual independent audit and impact report.
Adaptive Learning
- Feedback
- Feedback loop with youth leaders and chapters
- Monthly virtual town hall gathering
- Annual open forum for movement strategy review and input
- Continuous Improvement:
- Quarterly review of key performance indicators. Incorporate feedback from local communities, partners, and beneficiaries to ensure our strategies remain adaptable, relevant, and aligned with our shared vision for a thriving world.
- Annual strategic review with stakeholders.
- Biennial external evaluation of impact and theory of change.
Call to Action
Join us in creating a world that works for all of us. By spreading the message that our vision for the future is shared globally, we can accelerate progress and make the extraordinary possible in our lifetime.
Whether you’re a researcher, innovator, policymaker, or concerned citizen, your contribution matters. Visit 10billion.org/join to learn how you can get involved and make a difference. By working together—across sectors, disciplines, and borders and by engaging directly with the communities we serve—we can turn the greatest challenges of our time into unprecedented opportunities for human flourishing.
We recognize that the challenges we face are complex and interconnected. Our approach is designed to be both ambitious and adaptable, capable of driving systemic change while remaining responsive to emerging realities and opportunities.
We invite rigorous scrutiny of our approach and actively seek collaboration to refine, improve, and amplify our impact. For detailed discussions on our methodology, partnerships, or funding opportunities, please contact us at strategy@10billion.org.