K-Pop Boy Group Seventenen donated $ 250,000 to UNESCO on August 12 to mark the International Youth Day, their agency, Pleis Entertainment, announced on Wednesday.
The donation, collected through the “Joopiter Presenti: Sacai X Seventenen” charity auction, will strengthen the global plan of subsidies for UNESCO young people, a joint program that finances projects led by young people all over the world.
THE auctionheld this summer in collaboration with the Japanese fashion house Sacai and the Joopiter digital platform (founded by the manufacturer of artists Pharrell Williams), presented limited edition leather jackets designed with members of members, autographed shirts, blind boxes “LabuBu” collectibles and customized necklaces created together with designer Yoon Ahn. The revenue from the sale of these items have been completely assigned to the UNESCO youth initiatives.
Seventete played the role of first UNESCO ambassador to young people from June 2024. After accepting the ambassador, the group of 13 members promised $ 1 million to establish the Get together-for the creativity of young people and the wellness program, which supported 100 young people of young people in self-initiated community projects.
The last donation will extend this effort by strengthening the subsidy system for global young people, which provide Grant to emerging leaders aged between 18 and 30 who face issues from accessing education and environmental sustainability to the arts and culture.
Joshua, speaking on behalf of the group, said: “From the debut, we grew up expressing the colorful moments of youth through music infused with our real experiences and emotions, which makes the day of international youth even more special for us. We send a message of support to all young people all over the world who are pursuing their dreams.”
The seventeen partnership with Unesco dates back to November 2023, when the group became the first K-Pop act invited to face and perform at the 13th Youth Forum of UNESCO held next to the General Assembly of the Organization in Paris. Their speech and performance at the UNESCO headquarters attracted international attention and underlined the group’s commitment to strengthen global young people.
Pleis Entertainment has observed that UNESCO will use $ 250,000 donation Identify and support innovative projects led by young people, aiming to encourage leadership, creativity and social commitment among young people. The funds will be administered through the existing youth networks and the UNESCO sub -selection committees, guaranteeing a transparent and effective distribution.
In the meantime, seventeen will have their “seventeen world tour [NEW_]”On 13-14 September at the main stadium of Incheon Asiad, with subsequent stops in Hong Kong, five US cities in October and four main Japanese domes from November to December. While the group continues to expand its global scope through music, its philanthropic work with UNESCO work a lasting commitment to inspire and raise the next generation.
