IGGY is aimed at young people between the ages of 11 and 19. It offers members access to a range of projects and programmes that challenge and extend their understanding and abilities.
Many opportunities encourage young people to address real world questions in a global context or enhance their understanding of cultural perspectives on common topics. IGGY provides opportunities for individual endeavour, international teamwork and collaboration, competition, expertise and input from leading professional, academic and creative experts.
Through IGGY, members benefit from:
- International focus
By working in cross-national teams on international programmes and projects, members develop an increasingly international perspective on the things they learn and experience.
- Being an active member of a community of like-minded peers
Whether your gift lies in music or maths, football or philosophy, IGGY puts you in touch with a global community of young people who have the same interests and abilities as you.
- Challenge
The activities of IGGY are pitched at a high level. If you feel that you are currently not pushing yourself and have the potential to go further with your knowledge and understanding, then IGGY is for you. By testing your boundaries and limits, you will be able to deepen, broaden and escalate your knowledge and abilities.
- Individual development
IGGY encourages you to develop and originate your own thoughts and views. You are encouraged to tap into your creativity and talents and in doing so you will develop your self-confidence and self-esteem.
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Members of IGGY are encouraged to work with and learn from one another. In doing so, you will develop your social, leadership and managerial skills. IGGY work is grounded in the real world - you learn skills that will be directly relevant to your current and future life.
- Connections to future employers and universities
IGGY brings you into direct contact with a network of prestigious organisations, covering universities and employers from across the globe. You gain access to opportunities provided by these partners that are only available to IGGY members.
