YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program

YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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 young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process. Supported by the Sylvan Laureate Foundation, the yearlong Global Fellowship includes:

Skill-building:

• A seven-day leadership retreat for the twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning and collaboration
• 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 and support opportunities based on Fellows’ individual needs and the six dimensions of the YouthActionNet® Leadership Model: 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 (as of October 1, 2011)
• 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 in early October, 2011 (all expenses paid)

To Apply

Completed applications are due by March 11^th, 2011. Applicants may visit www.youthactionnet.org to apply online or to download the application. Online submissions are preferred, however, if necessary applicants can email completed application forms toyan@iyfnet.org .