Deadline: 2 January 2018
Applicants are invited to apply for the Commonwealth Youth Forum to promote cross-cultural connections and consensus among youth leaders on the challenges and opportunities facing young people.
The Commonwealth is extending an invitation to young people with experience in youth advocacy or development to attend an important youth conference. .
Hosted by the UK Government, the Forum is part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will see leaders from all 52 member states convene in London to discuss issues related to peace, prosperity, inclusion and security. It will take place in London between 16 and 18 April, 2018. 500 youth leaders from across the Commonwealth will discuss the most vital challenges and opportunities facing young people today.
The theme for next year’s Youth Forum is “Powering our Common Future”, which ties in with CHOGM’s main theme “Towards a Common Future”.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered young people must:
- Be a recognised member of a national youth-led body, or represent a youth organisation or special interest group (such as indigenous young people, young people with disabilities, rural youth, young people from diaspora communities, etc.)
- Demonstrate an interest in global and Commonwealth issues and working with other young people towards the success of local, regional youth organisations, as well as the Commonwealth Youth Council and its continuation.
- Be committed to working in their respective countries with youth leaders, young people, youth organisations and special interest group as part of the preparatory work prior to attending and after the forum. This includes disseminating learnings and engaging with the Commonwealth Youth Council and other stakeholders to assist implement outcomes from the forum.
- Be dedicated to strengthening dialogue between young people of the Commonwealth.
- Young people who are passionate about youth work and would like to take part should register their interest.
- Applicants must be aged 18 – 29 and will be responsible for paying for their own flights to the UK, accommodation, meals and travel while in London.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the online registration form via given website.
For more information, please visit Commonwealth Youth Forum.