“These young voices must be heard and they must encourage global leaders to keep their promises.

— Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, UNESCO


Voice of Future Generations Children’s Initiative Book Series

Each book in our collection is written by children aged 8 to 16, and thoughtfully crafted for young readers aged 6 and up. These engaging, illustrated stories reflect diverse perspectives from around the world, offering powerful insights into global issues through the eyes of children. Children everywhere can learn from and be inspired by the voices of their peers.


Imagine. Write. Share.

Are you an Indigenous youth (8–17) with a powerful story to tell? This is your chance to become a published Child Author and inspire others worldwide!

Write about children’s rights, your culture, healing, or dreams for a sustainable future.

Winners will see their work published and join us as Child Authors and Ambassadors to share their voices with the world.

Deadline: December 31, 2025

🌟 Your pen can change the future.


New Release: VoFG CI Indigenous Book ‘Coming Back Home’


From debut to follow-up!

Young Indigenous Child Author Sydnee Wynter Amie Nisyok captured hearts with her first book, The Brothers’ Reunion. Now, she returns with a new story, Coming Back Home, a heartfelt tale of friendship, resilience, and the power of community.
A moving exploration of Indigenous rights, the Sixties Scoop, and the importance of family, culture, and belonging.
Coming Back Home continues Sydnee’s mission to uplift youth voices and celebrate Indigenous traditions.


✨ Celebrating Indigenous Children on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples ✨🌍

On August 9th, VoFG CI hosted a powerful International Online Roundtable with participants from across the globe. Together, we celebrated Indigenous voices, children’s rights, and the winners of our 2025 Indigenous Storytelling Contest.

Partners and collaborators included the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) and the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada (NSSHFC).


Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World

A wonderful anthology of eight stories addressing children's rights and sustainable development, written by child authors from all around the world and produced in conjunction with UNESCO's Voices of Future Generations initiative, published by Bloomsbury.


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Your gift helps children, including Indigenous youth, share their voices, defend their rights, and inspire global change. Support the next generation of leaders by investing in their education, creativity, and power to make a difference. Help us uplift young voices. Donate now.

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Through collaborative outreach, inclusive curricula, and storytelling programs, we support children and Indigenous youth in becoming leaders for human rights and sustainability. Join us in equipping students with the tools to imagine and lead a better world.