Our Impact

Creating a world run by young people.

The Problem

Young people face barriers to meaningful participation in decision-making that affect our lives now and far into the future.

Our leadership is too often undervalued and untrusted, limiting our access to resources, influence, and the roles we need to shape strategy and systems. This undermines our ability to address the challenges we face, from poverty and inequality to climate injustice.

Yet, young people, particularly those from diverse and marginalised backgrounds, bring new ideas, energy, and insight that have always driven transformational change.

The Solution

Oaktree is building a world where young people are trusted to lead. We do this through:

• Resourcing: We fund youth-led groups addressing pressing local challenges through the Oaktree Youth Solidarity Fund (OYSF).

• Visibility and Influence: We build the skills, networks, and confidence of Australian young people aged 18–26 to shape social change.

• Perception Shifting: We elevate the role of young people in international development—so institutions see us not as beneficiaries, but as leaders.