We Connect UN, a transformative initiative by the We Grow Forest Foundation, offers the Global Executive Leadership Programme (GELP) and the UN Executive Leadership Programme (UNELP) from March to November each year. These programs bring participants from their home countries to Geneva, where they engage with the United Nations and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The world is changing, and we need leaders who are prepared to address challenges and create lasting impact. We Connect UN helps individuals lead with integrity, sustainability, and ethical governance, providing the skills to address global issues with purpose and compassion. The future is waiting for you to lead it; are you ready to connect?
Direct exposure to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva.
Programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students, professionals, and institutions.
Join a vibrant community of change makers committed to global impact.
Selection
Application
Shortlisting
Interview
Confirmation
Paperwork
Submission
Approval
Orientation
Departure
Experience first hand the operations of the United Nations and other key international organizations in Geneva.
Programs carefully crafted to address the unique aspirations of students, professionals, and institutions.
Become part of a dynamic network of visionaries dedicated to creating meaningful global change.
Our approach ensures every participant leaves equipped with skills and inspiration to lead responsibly.
Participate in interactive workshops designed to tackle real-world global challenges.
Strengthen your ability to lead ethically in diverse and complex environments.
Gain valuable insights into relations, sustainability, and dynamics.
Get a distinguished credential that enhances professional profile and expertise.
Experience the pulse of global decision-making at the United Nations and other key institutions.
Develop leadership strategies rooted in integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Build lasting connections with global leaders, change makers, and peers from diverse industries.
Leave equipped not only with skills but with the courage to lead change in any arena.
The power of the UN lies in its ability to foster connections, bringing diverse voices together to create a world of lasting peace.
Kofi Annan
The United Nations thrives when it strengthens the bonds between nations, working together toward a future that benefits all.
Ban Ki-moon
By fostering dialogue and cooperation, we can transform our shared challenges into opportunities for sustainable progress.
Antonio Guterres
In every connection we make, there is the potential to bridge gaps, enabling us to work for a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Amina J. Mohammed
Peace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the unity created when we come together to solve global challenges.
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
In times of division, the UN’s role is to bring diverse voices into harmony for the shared goal of global stability.
Ralph Bunche
Collaboration is the cornerstone of progress, and through unity, we can tackle the world’s most pressing issues together.
Liu Zhenmin
True leadership calls for empathy and the courage to unite people across cultures, striving for human dignity and rights.
Mary Robinson
The UN's strength lies in its ability to unite the world, not as a power, but as a collective spirit for peace and cooperation.
Dag Hammarskjöld Former UN Secretary-General (1953–1961)