Youth Heroes are young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service to others and making significant progress in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 

Each month, the YLD Team selects one young person to receive this honor. The chosen youth can have a project that is developed in or outside of the classroom, in conjunction with an organization or faith-based institution, or can be an initiative or organization they started on their own or with their friends.

Projects can provide a direct service, be philanthropic, or raise awareness or advocacy around a particular community need.
 

The young person and their nominator are notified via email upon being selected as a Youth Hero. The Hero receives a congratulatory letter, and a certificate of recognition, and is highlighted in AWOFINC's Briefing e-newsletter and on social media, raising the profile of their good work.