Deadline: Various
Do you want to be part of a year-long program that challenges young leaders to tackle big, social issues? If yes, then apply for Telenor Youth Forum 2018.
In collaboration with the Nobel Peace, the Telenor Youth Forum that brings together young leaders from around the world to develop digital solutions that reduce inequalities and empower societies.
As a selected Telenor Youth Forum delegate, applicant will attend the kick-off event in Oslo, from December 8-11, 2018. Applicant will work virtually with team members on a project in 2019, and will meet up again in Bangkok in May 2019. Applicant’s goal is to make progress on their project and create a digital exhibition (about their social challenge) that will go live during the Bangkok event.
With physical gatherings in Oslo and in Bangkok, the Telenor Youth Forum is a six month-long programme that is run in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center (NPC).This event aims to help transform the world we live in by tackling social challenges through digital solutions.
The selected TYF delegates will commit to the programme for six months, over the course of which they will work as a team to create dialogue and engagement around a social challenge. They will work in collaboration with the overall aim to foster understanding, prosperity and ultimately, peace.
Eligibility Criteria
If applicants are:
- Between 20 and 28 years of age in 2018;
- Fluent in English;
- A permanent resident in one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Denmark, Malaysia, Myanmar, Norway, Pakistan, Thailand;
- Passionate about driving social, economic and environmental change in their community with some proven experience;
- Attending university or have completed higher education;
- Someone with big ideas and a desire to make a difference.
Deadlines
- Telenor Pakistan: May 1 – Jul 25
- Grameenphone (Bangladesh): May 8 – Jul 31
- Digi (Malaysia): May 16 – Jul 27
- Dtac (Thailand): Jun 18 – Aug 17
- Telenor Myanmar: May 15 – Jul 31
- Telenor Denmark: May 3 – Aug 6
- Telenor Norway: Jun 1 – Jul 1
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Telenor Youth Forum.