The mission and values that drive the premier youth-driven global affairs think tank.

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Our Mission

To develop the next generation of leaders by elevating youth voices, advancing intergenerational dialogue, and equipping young leaders with the skills and opportunities to face global challenges.

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Our Vision

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We strive to see the youth of our world exhibit social responsibility by applying their innovative thinking and unique perspectives to advance practical solutions and deeper understanding of international issues.

We seek to progress towards a society that respects and accepts the voices of well-informed, young global citizens in geopolitical discourse.

We hope to build a world in which succeeding generations of youth can lead and hold their leaders accountable to create a more promising future.

Onero Leadership

  • Elad Raymond

    Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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  • Andrew Ma

    Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

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  • Sara Franks

    Chief Growth Officer

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  • Grace Truong

    Chief People Officer

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Why the name Onero?

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“Onero” comes from the Latin root for a weight or load.

In every generation, youth are handed an existential charge: to step up and improve on the world they have inherited.

At Onero, we empower young leaders to accept that challenge with purpose, integrity, and impact, and to start working towards tomorrow’s solutions, today.

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  • Youth Empowerment

    The Onero Institute strives to support the voices of young people everywhere by providing a credible space for youth to share research, better involving young people in complex international discourse, and supporting the expansion of their knowledge in their areas of interest.

    We hope to help build a future in which young people feel confident in their ability to create positive change, they seek to fully understand the world and its challenges, and the voices of young global citizens are respected and accepted.

  • Leadership Development

    The Onero Institute is made up of doers. We provide our members with the opportunity to get tangible experience and make connections in the international affairs field now, rather than years down the line. Our members challenge themselves to develop strengths and overcome weaknesses.

    Onero also helps young scholars acquire skills in areas such as writing, critical thinking, problem solving, and global awareness all of which are necessary for shaping the next generations of leaders.

  • Intergenerational Dialogue

    There is a divide between those who work towards overcoming the challenges of today and those who will take on the challenges of tomorrow.

    The Onero Institute encourages and facilitates cooperation between people of all generations in order to effectively face complex problems.

  • Connectivity

    The Onero Institute offers a network of young people who share a belief in our mission and youth research. Onero provides the opportunity for members to connect with other young scholars from all over, each with different interests, different experiences, and their own passions for understanding international issues. This access facilitates collaboration across the youth community.

    Onero also connects its members with professionals of all ages and areas of expertise in the field, allowing members to enhance their work and create their own relationships with professionals in international affairs.

  • Global Perspective

    The Onero Institute is a global project that welcomes members from around the world. We challenge ourselves to ensure that our work considers as many unique issues and worldviews as possible.

    We believe that global cooperation improves the quality of our content, strengthens understanding between individuals and cultures, and allows us to better approach the great challenges of the modern era.

  • Engaging Underrepresented & Youth Issues

    In the age of mass media, some issues are given a great deal of attention on the global stage while others are not.

    The Onero Institute places special emphasis on issues that we believe to be underrepresented by the mainstream discourse, especially those which impact youth, and should therefore receive more consideration.