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YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program

A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially conscious global citizens who create  positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process. Supported by Nokia, the yearlong Global Fellowship includes:

Skill-building:

  • A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
  • Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
  • Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows’ individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.

Networking and Resources:

  • Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners
  • Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities
  • Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year

Advocacy:

  • Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
  • Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage

Eligibility

Open to all young people, ages 18-29

  • Applicants must be the founder/co-founder of an existing organization, or a project within an organization, with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change
  • Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
  • Applicants must attend the full retreat, November 1-8, 2009 (all expenses paid)

To Apply

Completed applications are due by April 15th.  Applicants may visit www.youthactionnet.org to apply online or to download the application.  http://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=apply Online submissions are preferred, however if necessary applicants can email, fax, or mail completed application forms to:

YouthActionNet®
c/o International Youth Foundation
32 South Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
yan-info@youthactionnet.org
Tel: +1 410 951 1500; Fax: +1 410 347 1188

 

 


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