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Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month accelerator program (via Zoom) designed for social entrepreneurs aged 25-35 who are working to advocate for human rights and gender justice. The mission of the fellowship program is to help emerging leaders drive bold and courageous social change, improve their effectiveness, and advance their missions throughout the world.

Application Deadline:
April 1, 2025

Fellowship:
July — December, 2025

Sessions:
Twice monthly 3-hour virtual sessions with assigned homework (combined 10-12 hours per month)

Program Overview

GFiC believes in the power of knowledge and networks, and access to resources and aims to equip Fellows with:

Concepts

Fellows gain access to an online curriculum and meet twice monthly via Zoom.

Cohort

Fellows gain access to a global community of human rights leaders. They remain engaged as alumni of both GFiC and the Brown University’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.

Connections

Fellows gain access to GFiC’s global network of experts who support the advancement of their mission and impact.

GFIC Stipend

Each Fellow will receive a $2,500 stipend upon successful completion of the program, acknowledging their dedication, active participation, and commitment to the fellowship.

GFiC Grant Program

Upon Successful completion, Fellows are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 to support progress on their projects.

Certificate

Fellows receive a certificate of completion from GFiC and Brown University Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.

Candidate Profile

The program is designed for emerging leaders (target age 25 to 35) who have demonstrated leadership experience and extraordinary potential. Ideal candidates have already made an impact in human rights advocacy through entrepreneurship, showcasing a strong track record of success and the potential to achieve much more. A strong command of English language is required.  We will recruit 45 Fellows in 2025.

Requirements:

  • Applicants are between the ages of 25 and 35, with exceptions possible.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in human rights advocacy, activism, community organizing, or social entrepreneurship.
  • Demonstrated engagement in Gender Justice or related areas.
  • Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Program Expectatations

Applicants should have sufficient control of their time/schedule, being able to commit to program expectations. Failure to meet program commitments may result in ineligibility for the grant program.
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GFiC Fellows are expected to:

Attend Synchronous Sessions

Two 3-hour Zoom sessions per month, engaging in discussions, skill-building, and real-world applications.

Complete all pre-work

Including videos, reading and short assignments. Up to 4-6 hours per month.

Work on a Project

Make progress on a project throughout the course of the program and pitch the project during the final cohort session.

Access Coaching

Participate in group coaching sessions and meet with your individual coach at least twice monthly.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

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The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is an initiative tailored towards building the next generation of policy makers in Africa through exposing them to avid tools and training.   Our Scholars consist of highly skilled undergraduates who are either in their penultimate or final year studying towards a degree in Economics, political Science, International Relations and other related courses. These individuals possess a broad range of abilities and have proven their excellence in academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and professional endeavors.  The Scholars program will enable them to gain a thorough understanding of the place of policy makers and the importance of developing wholly. 

The program will train the scholars for two months on research, policy making, personal and professional development and an opportunity to publish their capstone project. At the end of the training, outstanding scholars may be placed on a 2 months internship with our partner firms (Think Tanks) where they will gain practical insights on policy making and advocacy. 

Fill out the form below to apply and connect with peers and firms, learn from experts, and develop your skills. We look forward to hearing from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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CorpsAfrica recruits and places ambitious young Africans in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to apply their education, build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and venture beyond their comfort zones to learn about their countries and about themselves. They facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by local community members, to fulfill key needs and whose impact and success can be carefully measured.

CorpsAfrica Volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and education including agriculture, gender, health, education, water and sanitation, environment, business, engineering, peace studies, language studies, as well as many others. All Volunteers must have a college degree or equivalent experience, and most Volunteers join CorpsAfrica with experience in the social sector and designing, implementing and monitoring projects.

The additional (and essential) skills that Volunteers need for their service–including community integration, proposal development, and project design and management–are taught as part of CorpsAfrica’s expert training program.

Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer

  • Expert pre-service and in-service training facilitated by development and management professionals
  • A living allowance adequate to support the Volunteer in his/her site
  • Health insurance
  • Travel funds for official CorpsAfrica business
  • An end-of-service readjustment allowance
  • Certificate of completion
  • After completing service, option to apply to serve a second year in a different country and admission to the CorpsAfrica Alumni Association
  • A life-changing experience which will serve you well throughout your personal and professional life

Essential Requirements for Applying

1.Applicants must be a citizen of the selected country and at least 21 years of age at the start of service

2. Applicants must have a university degree or equivalent professional experience to apply

3. Willingness and ability to serve for the entirety of the service year in rural & remote communities

4. Understand that volunteerism is an altruistic act, without expectation of financial gain

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

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he HISA Youth Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious global leadership program designed to empower young changemakers. It provides them with a unique platform to engage in high-level discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and policy-making exercises. Hosted at the historic University of Oxford, this fellowship will bring together exceptional young leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address pressing global challenges and drive impactful solutions.

DATE: 23-26 August, 2025 VENUE: University of Oxford, UK

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be between 18-45 years old at the time of the fellowship.
  • Open to all regions and nationalities.
  • Should demonstrate a strong background in leadership, advocacy, research, or community engagement.
  • Proficiency in English (all sessions will be conducted in English).
  • Applicants should be passionate about youth activism, policy development, diplomacy, and global governance.

Selection Criteria

  •  Candidates must clearly articulate their goals and how the fellowship aligns with their aspirations.
  • Ability to influence change, lead initiatives, and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
  • The selection process ensures diverse representation from different regions, sectors, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Proven record of community engagement, advocacy, or policy initiatives is a plus one, but not mandatory.
  • A solid track record of achievements in youth activism, volunteering, governance, diplomacy, or any relevant fields is desirable.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

REGISTER AND APPLY HERE!

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Program Details and Application Processes

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme brings together young people from all over the world to better understand global justice issues and deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship.

This programme will guide young, motivated changemakers to learn about the growing crises facing our world with a focus on climate and health systems.

Participants will then work together to imagine solutions for the future by creating awareness-raising materials that will feed into GOAL’s public engagement activities.

When will it take place?

The 2025 Programme will consist of 10 sessions that take place online, with 2 sessions in-person for Irish based participants.

Programme Dates:  

  • Sat May 24 Irish based participants in-person 11-4pm.
  • Tue May 27 International participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 5 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 12 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Saturday 20/21 Irish based participants in person retreat. Time and location TBC.
  • Thu June 26 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 3 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 10 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 17 All participants online 3-5pm

In order to ensure participation of this global cohort, sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time (8am Honduras, 2pm Sierra Leone, 4pm Zimbabwe, 5pm Ethiopia & Uganda).

What will I learn?

Over these 10 sessions, participants will work with peers globally to develop skills in critical thinking, intercultural communication, project management, teamwork, and the fundamentals of organising and implementing public awareness campaigns.

By taking part you will be empowered to:

  • Understand the diverse and interconnected nature of our world.
  • Critically interrogate the systems that perpetuate inequalities.
  • Reflect upon your own role and the role of others in tackling local and global challenges.
  • Engage in dialogue with others in a spirit of empathy, inclusivity, solidarity and collaboration.
  • Develop the courage, confidence and resilience to speak out for change.
  • Understand the GOAL’s work and have the opportunity to connect with GOAL staff.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Current resident of Ireland, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, or Zimbabwe.
  • Comfortably fluent in English.
  • Between 18 and 25 years old.
  • Available for 10 seminars between May and July. Sessions will fall on Thursdays and Saturdays (see timeline for actual dates).
  • Be open and willing to engage in teamwork in between seminars.
  • Demonstrate basic/emerging understanding of local and global issues.
  • Show clear initiative and desire to be a part of positive change (this could be demonstrated through volunteering, participation in local events, workshop facilitation, tutoring, creative extra-curricular activities, etc.).
  • Interest in participating in artistic methods of learning (this could be demonstrated through a passion for drama, art, creative writing, journalism, music or any other artistic discipline).
  • Reliable access to a “device” and internet is desired but not essential. If you do not have access to a device, please let us know in your application, and we will endeavour to support your participation.

How do I apply?

Email nextgenyouth@goal.ie with the subject line ‘Country, Full Name,’  by April 1st. Applications who do not follow this format will not be accepted.

  1. In your email let us know if you have access to a phone or laptop
  2. Attach your CV (keep it simple! An outline of your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work is enough) and a 1-page cover letter to address the following points:
    1. Tell us about yourself! Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
    2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

OR 

Record a short video (1-2 minutes) detailing your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work and addressing,

  1. Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
  2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

Closing Date

Applications close on April 1st. Successful applicants will be notified of selection by May 2nd. If you are not selected to participate in this year’s cohort, we encourage you to stay in touch with us for other opportunities and to apply again next year.

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Diversity and Inclusion

GOAL is committed to widening participation and achieving equity of access to non-formal Global Citizenship Education for participants from under-represented groups in the sector. We especially welcome and encourage applications from participants with diverse identities, socio-economically disadvantaged participants, participants with disabilities, participants from ethnic minority backgrounds and participants from any groups facing marginalisation.

Stipend Eligibility

In order to support participation, stipends will be available for all successful participants. Stipends are intended to cover costs of internet and data as well as any travel costs incurred during the programme.

Stipends of €400 for the duration of the programme are available for all successful participants.

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Are you a young student, professional, expert or visionary from Africa interested in nurturing positive change in Africa’s communities, landscapes and seascapes?

Look no further! For the third time, the GLF Landscape Leadership Camp is taking place in Africa.

Apply now for a spot at the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp for the chance to connect and collaborate with other landscape leaders. Co-designed by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the camp will take place over three days in Kenya in June 2025.

This immersive experience will bring together like-minded students, young professionals, experts and practitioners from across Africa, creating a cross-cultural community dedicated to driving impactful and transformative change

Application deadline: 15 March 2025

To keep our landscapes healthy for current and future generations, we must practice collaborative leadership that values people’s livelihoods and thriving ecosystems. To do this we must facilitate action that goes beyond business as usual.

At the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp in Africa, you’ll find yourself immersed in  discussions, hands-on activities and field trips all carefully designed to help you navigate complex challenges, bring your landscape visions to life and collaborate across issues of finance, policy and implementation.

Over three days you’ll have the chance to build your expertise and craft strategies to bring back to your communities.

But the camp is not just about learning, it’s also about building lasting connections. At the GLF Landscape Leadership Camp, you’ll connect with fellow participants and leading experts.

This is your chance to  join an Africa-wide network that will support you long after the program ends.

If selected, you will receive the full agenda in due course.

APPLY NOW

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Role Description

The UNICEF USA National Youth Council is a group of young leaders ages 14-24 who work closely with UNICEF staff, to elevate the voices and perspectives of young people and advance child rights at nationally. In this role, members support the club and volunteer network, advocate for policy change, and bring youth voices into spaces where they are typically excluded. The Council also works internally with staff and leadership to bring youth voice to UUSA’s culture, strategy and operations

Key Responsibilities

Elevating the voice of the youth: Council Members are called upon throughout the year to represent UNICEF USA and elevate youth voices and perspectives by speaking at events and meetings locally and nationally.

Supporting Youth and Volunteer Programs: Council members provide feedback and insight on current trends in engaging young people in social justice work. Partnering with staff and UUSA leadership, Council members will inform strategic initiatives and campaigns.

Education and Motivation: Lead issue-specific projects to educate and inform youth, volunteers and staff on topics important to young people and UNICEF’s work. Amplify youth voice through media and write thought pieces on issues relevant to youth.

Building Community:  Build relationships with each other, the Youth Representatives, UNICEF Clubs, support the management of the Slack community, and host digital conversations with students.

Commitment:

  1. Commit to serve a one-year term from August 1, 2025 to May 29, 2026.
  2. Council members that are interested in serving more than one term are highly encouraged to re-apply.
  3. Spend between 3-5 hours per week working on Council related projects, meetings, trainings and activities.
  4. Spearhead youth engagement initiatives, and thrive working on well-organized and self-motivated teams.
  5. Attendance is required for weekly meetings happening on Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30PM EST
  6. Attend and participate in in-person and virtual gatherings/trainings with the entire Council. (Note: UNICEF USA will cover cost of all travel and lodging of you and a chaperone (if applicable) for any in-person activities). Trainings and events:

Training and Events

Summer Training
For the month of August, National Youth Council members must be available for onboarding virtual training during the following times:
Wednesday, August 6 @ 7:30-8:30PM EST
Saturday, August 16 @ 12-4PM EST
Sunday, August 17 @ 12-4PM EST
Tuesday, August 26 @ 7:30-8:30PM EST
Fall Training
There will be a mandatory in-person retreat that will happen in the Fall. Dates to be determined.

Benefits

  1. Gain practical skills in volunteer organizing, civic engagement, communications and advocacy
  2. Be part of a team with a diverse array of skills and passions that helps drive measurable improvements in child well-being
  3. Build connections with leaders around the country who are passionate about advancing child rights.
  4. Learn from and exchange with UNICEF USA staff and expert guest speakers
  5. Gain opportunities to be nominated for special service awards and accrue volunteer hours
  6. Stipend of $1000 will be provided to each member

Qualifications

  1. All applicants must be between the ages of 14-24 and live in the US during their term. (Students studying abroad at any point during the term are not eligible to participate)
  2. Interest in community organizing, advocacy and youth-led action.
  3. Interest in building skills in public speaking, advocating and organizing.
  4. Can meet the time commitment, expectations and be a reliable member of the Council.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  6. Members will need reliable access to the internet and a device to participate in virtual meetings.

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he ITU Academy Summer School on Digital and Green Transitions is now accepting applications! This summer school is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in sustainable digital transformation. It covers a wide range of crucial topics, including emerging digital technologies, digital farming, and e-waste management, offering participants valuable insights into how digital advancements can contribute to environmental sustainability.

By attending, participants will gain knowledge about the intersection of technology and sustainability, preparing them to play a key role in the transition to a more sustainable digital future.

Apply now to be part of this impactful learning experience! Additionally, you can receive updates on the latest opportunities by subscribing to receive them directly in your email.

Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and engage with experts in the field!

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Application Deadline: March 15, 2025