Global Youth & Community Catalyst

Shaping the Next Decade of Global Youth Leadership & Sustainable Impact.

EMPOWER. ENGAGE. TRANSFORM.

Expedition 0 is the core organization and legal entity behind many of our worldwide initiatives. Dedicated to social welfare, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development, we work tirelessly to create transformative opportunities for emerging leaders across the globe.

Young leaders engaging in global diplomacy and policy dialogue
Legal Entity • Corp #1715333-3 Youth Leadership & Peace
Core Pillars of Action

Rooted in Purpose, Built for Transformation

Our multi-disciplinary framework integrates leadership development with policy advocacy, interfaith solidarity, and lasting community welfare.

Youth Leadership

Empowering next-generation changemakers with experiential training, governance skills, and high-impact platforms to lead social transformation.

Policy Makers

Connecting emerging innovators directly with institutional stakeholders, legislators, and global institutions to co-create inclusive public policies.

Peace & Dialogue

Fostering international peacebuilding initiatives, restorative justice, cross-border empathy, and conflict de-escalation across divided regions.

Interfaith Harmony

Championing mutual respect, spiritual diversity, and collaborative social welfare projects uniting young people of all faiths and backgrounds.

★ Flagship Global Summit
October 17 – 20, 2026 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Global Youth Conference 2026 (GYC 2026)

A landmark four-day international summit convening in Toronto, Canada — one of the world's most diverse and dynamic cities.

From October 17 to 20, 2026, more than 2,500 young leaders from 20+ nations will gather in Toronto, Canada to engage in high-level dialogue, forge cross-border partnerships, and co-create solutions to the defining challenges of our generation.

"GYC is more than a conference. It is a movement — a curated environment where ambition meets accountability, and where the voices that will shape the next decade of global progress are amplified, connected, and empowered."
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Toronto Summit Venue Waterfront at Dusk for GYC 2026
Toronto 2026 • Host City
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20+ Nations

Global Representation

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2,500+ Delegates

Emerging Leaders

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4 Days

High-Level Policy

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Global Movement

Action & Impact

Young leaders driving sustainable community development and positive social impact
Nonprofit
Canadian Entity • Corp #1715333-3
About Us

The Canadian Nonprofit Driving Sustainable Global Impact

Expedition 0 is a Canadian nonprofit organization and the legal entity behind international initiatives focused on sustainability, youth empowerment, community development, and positive social impact.

Our work is grounded in environmental stewardship, sustainable development, education, international collaboration, and initiatives that encourage young people and communities to contribute to a more resilient and inclusive future.

Through educational programs, international collaborations, community-focused initiatives, and sustainable development projects, Expedition 0 creates opportunities for emerging leaders to develop practical skills, engage in meaningful social and environmental action, and contribute to stronger communities.

Our approach brings together youth leadership, sustainable development, environmental responsibility, community welfare, and international cooperation. We believe that empowering people with knowledge, practical experience, and collaborative networks can help create lasting positive change.

Strategic Mandate

Our Areas of Focus

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Youth Empowerment & Leadership

Supporting young people through education, leadership development, skills-building, and international engagement.

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Sustainable Development & Environmental Stewardship

Promoting responsible approaches to sustainability, environmental awareness, climate action, and community resilience.

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Community Development & Social Welfare

Supporting initiatives that contribute to stronger, more inclusive, and resilient communities.

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International Cooperation & Dialogue

Creating opportunities for people and organizations from different countries and backgrounds to collaborate on shared challenges.

Flagship Summit Initiative

Global Youth Conference 2026

As part of its international initiatives, Expedition 0 is the legal entity behind the Global Youth Conference 2026 (GYC 2026), a four-day international youth leadership summit taking place in Toronto, Canada, from October 17–20, 2026.

GYC 2026 brings together emerging leaders to engage in leadership development, international dialogue, networking, sustainable development, and collaborative solutions to global challenges.

Our Mission & Strategic Vision

Empowering People, Transforming Communities

A comprehensive mandate addressing the root challenges facing global youth and grassroots communities.

"To catalyze systemic social welfare and sustainable development by empowering emerging youth leaders with the skills, partnerships, and platforms needed to build peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive societies."

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Youth Empowerment & Skill Mastery

Delivering experiential education, leadership accelerators, and civic fellowships that prepare young people to navigate modern complex systems, digital economies, and governance frameworks.

SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 8: Decent Work
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Sustainable Community Development

Designing and funding grassroots projects that foster ecological resilience, local food security, renewable infrastructure, and long-term socio-economic equity.

SDG 11: Sustainable Communities SDG 13: Climate Action
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Peace, Dialogue & Interfaith Harmony

Building bridges between cultures, spiritual traditions, and geopolitical divides through structured high-level summits and community reconciliation programs.

SDG 16: Peace & Justice SDG 17: Partnerships
Active Portfolio

Current Projects & Global Initiatives

Explore our flagship global conferences, civic fellowships, and community welfare programs making real-world impact.

NextGen Policy Makers Lab Policy & Governance
Year-Round Fellowship

NextGen Policy Makers Lab

Bridging the gap between young researchers and parliamentary policy makers. Fellows draft policy whitepapers on climate resilience, youth employment, and institutional transparency.

Civic Literacy Policy Drafts
Sustainable Community Action Program Community Welfare
Active Grassroots Deployments

Community Eco-Resilience & Welfare

Empowering localized youth groups to establish community gardens, sustainable food hubs, clean energy micro-installations, and social welfare distribution centers.

Grassroots Grants Eco-Action
Interfaith Harmony Summit Peace & Interfaith
Global Dialogue Series

Interfaith Peace & Harmony Series

Facilitating high-trust roundtables among diverse religious youth groups and secular leaders to counter polarization, cultivate mutual understanding, and execute joint humanitarian deeds.

Bridge Building Global Accord
Get In Touch

Connect With Expedition 0

Reach out directly to our headquarters, international secretariat, or GYC 2026 summit coordination committee.

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Registered Office

Corporation No. 1715333-3

5130 county rd 56
cookstown ON L0L 1L0
Canada