Deadline: 10 August 2017
Do you have an innovative solution to address a social challenge in your community? Do you want to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals? Do you want to meet other young leaders from around the country? Do you want to become an agent of change? Do you want to learn how to improve the design of your solution and implement projects that will help your communities? If yes, then apply for UNDP Youth Leadership Program III.
UNDP has launched the Third Youth Leadership Program under the title “Accelerating innovative solutions to achieve sustainable development goals. The Young Leaders Program aims to support and empower young women and young people as leaders of change to improve, develop and implement their initial, effective and sustainable creative ideas. Including non-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, various initiatives and campaigns.
The Young Leaders Program seeks to accelerate innovative solutions that can address national development challenges in Yemen effectively in the following:
- SDG 5 Gender Equality: women´s empowerment and equity.
- SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy: Energy.
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: Youth employment and Livelihood Restoration.
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation.
Benefits
By participating in this Program, applicants will have a chance of a lifetime to:
- Develop their leadership potential and skills in various social innovation approaches.
- Strengthen their gender sensitive lens and skills
- Improve their advocacy and presentation skills
- Network with young leaders and innovators
- Begin implementing of their ideas for social change
Eligibility Criteria
- Age between 19 – 29
- Fluency in Arabic language
- Have an innovative solution in progress
- High motivation and interest in social work and social change
- Capability and willingness to participate actively in follow up
- Both experienced and inexperienced participants are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit UNDP Youth Leadership Program III.
