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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seventeen spreads cheer with big unesco donation for global youth
Seventeen K-Pop Group Contributes to UNESCO On August 12, 2025, K-pop group Seventeen donated $250,000 to UNESCO. This amount equals approximately 2.075 crore INR, based on exchange rates from The funds come from the charity auction 'JOOPITER presents: sacai x SEVENTEEN'. Items included leather jackets designed by the members, signed T-shirts, and necklaces. The donation aligns with World Youth Day. Seventeen stated that their music addresses youth experiences, and this supports similar goals. Details of the Global Youth Grant Scheme The donation will fund the Global Youth Grant Scheme, established by Seventeen and UNESCO. It provides grants for youth projects in areas like community arts and wellness. In 2024, a $1 million donation (about 8.3 crore INR, per supported 100 teams. As UNESCO's first K-pop youth goodwill ambassadors, Seventeen participated in the 2023 UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris with a speech and performance. UNESCO's 2024 annual review indicates a 20% increase in youth participation in creative projects due to such funding. This could benefit projects in India's urban areas like Bengaluru and Mumbai. Auction and Tour Information The auction involved collaboration with fashion brand sacai and Pharrell Williams' JOOPITER platform. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo It featured limited-edition items such as custom leather jackets, signed apparel, and jewelry co-designed with Yoon Ahn. Proceeds directly support the youth fund. Seventeen has a history of youth advocacy, including their UNESCO role. Their world tour 'NEW' starts September 13-14, 2025, in Incheon's Asiad Main Stadium, followed by stops in Hong Kong, five US cities, and four major domes in Japan through December. Industry reports note K-pop's role in cultural exchanges, with fan activities in Indian cities like Delhi and Hyderabad. Impact on Youth Initiatives The donation supports global youth programs, with UNESCO's 2024 impact report showing over 500,000 beneficiaries from similar grants. This aligns with trends in youth empowerment. Seventeen's efforts contribute to increased participation in creative and entrepreneurial activities worldwide.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Seventeen supports youth with $250,000 donation to UNESCO
Seventeen donated $250,000 to UNESCO on International Youth Day, its agency Pledis Entertainment said Wednesday. The donation was raised through the charity auction 'Joopiter Presents: Sacai X Seventeen' and will fund the Global Youth Grant Scheme launched in collaboration with the organization. The group was nominated as the first-ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth last year, and upon its nomination, donated $1 million to support the joint effort. 'This will support young people to pursue their dreams around the world. And we're so proud to stand with youth everywhere,' Joshua said on behalf of the band. Meanwhile, Seventeen is slated to kick off its international tour 'New_' on Sept. 13-14 in Incheon. The tour will continue in Hong Kong later that month, and in October, the group will visit five cities in the US.
