Women and Girl Child Advancement
Gender equality, education, economic empowerment, and protection.
UNGA Side Event · New York · Sept 19, 2026
Global Social Impact & Development Gala and Awards Night
Honouring changemakers. Mobilising partnerships. Accelerating sustainable impact.
A prestigious gala and awards platform by Reinhold Initiative, celebrating grassroots organisations, youth leaders, women-led initiatives, social entrepreneurs, policy reform champions, and partners advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
81st United Nations General Assembly
Social Impact & Development Gala
Recognition · Awards · Networking · Fine Dining · Cultural Experience
Nominate a changemaker →About the organiser
Reinhold Initiative
Reinhold Initiative is a U.S. 501(c)(3), non-denominational, non-profit organisation collaborating with registered community-based organisations in the Global South and supporting underrepresented communities in the Global North.
Its work advances sustainable development through youth empowerment, education, health, environmental sustainability, and community capacity building.
Awards
Five flagship award categories
Designed to recognise excellence, elevate underrepresented voices, and connect changemakers with funders and global partners.
Youth Leadership & Innovation
Youth-driven solutions across tech, agriculture, climate, and social enterprise.
Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability
Climate resilience, conservation, and green innovation.
Inclusive Economic Development
Social enterprises creating livelihoods and reducing poverty.
Peacebuilding, Governance & Social Justice
Conflict resolution, human rights, accountability, and social cohesion.
RecognitionAwards ceremony for global changemakers
ConnectionHigh-level networking with international stakeholders
CapitalPartnership and investment opportunities
CultureFine dining and cultural showcase
Partnerships
Sponsorship opportunities
Title Sponsor
$30,000
- Co-naming rights
- Premium branding
- Speaking slot
- 10 VVIP passes
Category Sponsor
$10,000
- Award category branding
- Award presentation opportunity
- 2 VVIP passes
Supporting Partner
$3,000
- Event material visibility
- Networking access
- 1 VVIP pass
Be part of the platform