Local United Way delegate Abby Good selected for the 2025 One Young World Summit in Munich
October 27, 2025
Abby Good, Director of Communications with United Way of the Piedmont, has been selected to join the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich from November 3 to 6.
Abby will attend the Summit as part of the 20-delegate United Way cohort, selected through a year-long leadership development program aimed at building more equitable and resilient communities by strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all.
United Way Worldwide’s partnership with One Young World empowers young leaders by providing ideas, inspiration, networks, and skills to lead and deliver tangible, positive change in their communities and beyond.
Angela F. Williams, President and CEO, United Way Worldwide, commented: “This generation of young leaders is not waiting for change; they are creating it. I am proud that United Way is working to empower the next generation of changemakers to build a more just and compassionate world. The challenges we face often feel immovable until they are met with the unstoppable energy, tenacity, and hope of young people. United Way is grateful for the opportunity to partner with One Young World to tap into that spirit and create a better future for all.”
The annual One Young World Summit brings together over 2,000+ of the brightest young leaders from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact both in-person and digitally. Summit delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking, mentorships and workshops.
Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director of One Young World, commented: “It is a privilege to once again welcome United Way Worldwide to the One Young World Summit. United Way shares our commitment to empowering young people to become catalysts for change in their communities and beyond. This year’s delegation brings with it a wealth of experience, energy, and vision, and I have no doubt that they will leave Munich ready to inspire action and create lasting impact around the world.”
Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business, and humanitarian leaders such as Sir Bob Geldof, President Mary Robinson, HM Queen Rania and many others to harness the knowledge and skills needed for being impactful change makers.
Abby Good shared: “I am honored to join this group of United Way representatives and young leaders from across the world. This opportunity allows me to develop a global perspective on issues grounded in our local community. I believe in the power of collective action for social impact, and I’m excited to connect with a network of other people who share that belief and want to make our local communities stronger.”
About One Young World
One Young World is the largest global network of young people who are making positive change across communities and businesses. Its mission is to empower young people with the ideas, inspiration, network, and skills they need to lead and deliver tangible positive change.
Made up of more than 18,500+ Ambassadors from 196 countries, the One Young World community focuses on making the world a better place. Member-led initiatives are improving access global health and education, campaigning for equal opportunity in the workplace, and pushing forward the circular economy. Collectively, the network has generated in excess of $4 billion worth of social impact in the last three years alone.
Many of the world’s most prominent political, social, humanitarian and business leaders support the work of One Young World through its annual Summit. These include HM Queen Rania, the late Kofi Annan, Sir Bob Geldof, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Maria Ressa, President Mary Robinson, Sir Richard Branson, and CEOs from the world’s biggest businesses.
To date, Summits have taken place in London (2010,2019), Zurich (2011), Pittsburgh (2012), Johannesburg (2013), Dublin (2014), Bangkok (2015), Ottawa (2016), Bogota (2017), The Hague (2018), Munich (2021), Manchester (2022), Belfast (2023) and Montréal (2024). The next Summit will take place in Munich in November 2025.
About United Way of the Piedmont
United Way of the Piedmont serves people and families across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, bringing the community and partners together to create lasting change. By advancing healthy communities, youth opportunity, community resiliency, and financial security, United Way of the Piedmont mobilizes our region to action so all can thrive. Learn more at www.uwpiedmont.org.
