The central question informing the report is: What is the distinctive contribution of arts and humanities research for engaging and empowering young people in the context of global challenges? The report is largely based on insights from semi-structured in-depth interviews with Principle and Co-investigators of a diverse range of GCRF projects from Official Development Assistance (ODA) countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East that engaged young people in arts and humanities research. A desk analysis of 61 youth-focused research projects also informs the report. It also benefits from interviews and online discussions held for the project ‘Youth, Voice and Development’ in 2020. Additionally the report reflects data gathered through a survey distributed to all AHRC-funded GCRF Principal Investigators (PIs) who had not participated in the interview process.