{"id":8609,"date":"2025-07-09T18:37:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=8609"},"modified":"2026-09-06T11:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:04:36","slug":"tafu-genesis-young-leaders-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=8609","title":{"rendered":"TAFU Genesis: Young Leaders Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#1c3575\">Young Leaders Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#135315\">TAFU Genesis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Where the New World Begins<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#135315\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#135315\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genesis is a youth-led, ethically driven entrepreneurship and charity development programme designed to help young people build impactful charities or sustainable start-ups from the ground up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backed by TAFU and proudly sponsored by the Business School in Basel, Genesis empowers young visionaries aged 15 to 25 with the tools, mindset, and personalised mentorship needed to turn ideas into ethical action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a new generation of conscious leaders by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipping young people with skills to launch a charity or ethical business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embedding ethical thinking, sustainability, and digital innovation at the core of entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a global network of young founders, supported by experts, educators, and peers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" style=\"color:#135315\">Programme <strong>Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image blue-link is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8335\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:301px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited.png 594w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-01-14T175123.469-edited-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=99\"><strong>Nika Underwood <\/strong><\/a><br>Founder, CEO, and Representative for Anglophone and Francophone countries<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=99\">Read more<br><\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image blue-link is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a 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https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-13-at-11.13.32-edited-960x960.png 960w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-13-at-11.13.32-edited-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-13-at-11.13.32-edited-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-13-at-11.13.32-edited-666x666.png 666w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-13-at-11.13.32-edited-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=7785\"><strong>Julia Underwood<\/strong><br><\/a><br>General Manager, CMO, &amp; Inclusion Officer<br>Genesis Programme Leader<br><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=7785\">Read more<br><\/a><\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Programme Format<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Stage 1: Global Call for Ideas<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants submit a concept for a charity or ethical business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection is based on potential impact, originality, and clarity of purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Stage 2: Genesis Academy (6 Weeks Online)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modules include:<br><br>1. Purpose and Values First: Why You Want to Build<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Legal Basics: Registering a Charity or Start-Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Funding Your Mission: Grants, Donors, and Crowdfunding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Branding and Messaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Tools of the Trade: Using AI, Socials, and Digital Workflows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Making it Last: Governance, Accountability, and Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Stage 3: Founders&#8217; Week (In-Person)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br><\/strong>Hosted by the Business School in Basel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Masterclasses from ethical entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking with Swiss professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Genesis Pitch Showcase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Stage 4: Genesis LaunchPad &amp; Alumni Network<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seed funding (if sponsored) and long-term mentoring for top projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing access to peer and mentor community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public exhibition and media feature of successful initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\" style=\"color:#135315\"><strong>Sponsor Partnership: Business School in Basel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business School in Basel will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide venue for the in-person Founders&#8217; Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer mentorship, expert lectures, and academic backing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share joint branding on certificates, materials, and publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate on post-programme research showcasing impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\" style=\"color:#135315\">Expected Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Empowered Youth Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 100 young individuals having developed the confidence, ethical mindset, and leadership skills to launch impactful ventures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants reporting increased public speaking ability, strategic thinking, and confidence in navigating real-world challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumni having been accepted into prestigious programmes and universities worldwide, including Cambridge, UCLA, and UPenn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Youth-Led Charities and Ethical Start-ups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dozens of new projects initiated by Genesis participants, including:<br>\u2022 Climate advocacy platforms<br>\u2022 Community clean-up networks<br>\u2022 AI for nature education tools<br>\u2022 Mental health and social justice initiatives <br>\u2022 Several ventures having registered as official youth-led charities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Real-World Impact Through Innovation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects have: <br>\u2022 Delivered clean-up campaigns in urban and coastal areas.<br>\u2022 Engaged thousands through awareness campaigns on sustainability, AI ethics, and biodiversity.<br>\u2022 Published youth-led research and digital magazines promoting innovation and responsible entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Ethical and Digital Literacy Skills <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants completed intensive modules on: <br>\u2022 Purpose-led business planning<br>\u2022 Governance and legal foundations<br>\u2022 Crowdfunding, donor relations, and financial sustainability<br>\u2022 AI for good, social media strategy, and branding <br>\u2022 100% of Genesis students demonstrating measurable improvement in their understanding of: <br>    \u2022 Responsible technology<br>    \u2022 Ethical decision-making<br>    \u2022 Sustainable business models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Inclusive Global Network <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Genesis alumni and TAFU volunteers having built cross-continental collaborations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer-to-peer mentorship flourishes through the Genesis LaunchPad, creating a continuous support system for young founders worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants from around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Inspirational Public Platforms <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful ventures and participants are featured in: <br>\u2022 The Genesis Journal<br>\u2022 The Voice of Impact interview series<br>\u2022 Public exhibitions and global online campaigns <br>\u2022 TAFU\u2019s media platforms that have collectively reached over 50,000 views across educational concerts, interviews, and environmental campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Youth Mentorship and Responsibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Through mentoring, participants have: <br>\u2022 Created sustainable roadmaps for their missions<br>\u2022 Developed storytelling and media fluency<br>\u2022 Embraced personal responsibility as a driving value in leadership and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsored by:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image blue-link\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebaselschool.ch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8671\" style=\"width:270px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1.webp 480w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1-140x140.webp 140w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cropped-BSB-only-logo-480x480-1-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebaselschool.ch\/\">Basel School of Business<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Leaders Program TAFU Genesis Where the New World Begins Vision Genesis is a youth-led, ethically driven entrepreneurship and charity development programme designed to help young people build impactful charities<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/?page_id=8609\" class=\"readmore\">Continue reading<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-arrow-right\" xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use> <\/svg><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">TAFU Genesis: Young Leaders Program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8609","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8609"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8933,"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8609\/revisions\/8933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teensandfriendsunited.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}