Deadline: 30-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the Young European Ambassadors (YEA) to become leaders in their communities and inspire change across the region, the European Union and beyond.
The Young European Ambassadors initiative is part of the EU Regional Communication Programme for the Western Balkans. The programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by a communication agency, Pomilio Blumm srl. YEA is a non-political, activist initiative.
The Young European Ambassadors (YEA) platform is a creative network of future young activists from across the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia).
YEAs come from different backgrounds, yet they all share a common vision: the Western Balkans united in diversity, learning about each other and EU together, pursuing creative projects, acquiring new skills, connecting via social media, organising inspiring events – always driven by the idea that activism in youth is the most powerful force of social change.
Details
The YEA Network provides Young European Ambassadors with the opportunity to:
- CONNECT through activism, creativity, the arts, communication, concern for the environment, sports, and the sharing of common values
- CREATE by pursuing their own talents, developing their skills, and designing new ideas
- INFLUENCE by acquiring the tools and mechanisms to promote, become a voice for, and to inspire, positive change
- PROMOTE EU values in the most tangible way: through interaction, networking, sharing experiences and values, creating inspiring projects, and promoting creativity
- ENHANCE cooperation and interaction among youth at both the EU and regional levels, especially in areas that naturally connect young people (such as the arts, music, social media, concern for the environment and each other, sports, etc.) towards boosting youth participation and strengthening a European identity
- ENGAGE all relevant stakeholders across the YEA’s activities (local EU Info Offices, EU projects and programmes in the Western Balkans, youth hub organisations, and relevant regional institutions) in their projects and initiatives
- PARTICIPATE in the Youth Ambassadors Network of the EU Neighbours platform and other such EU youth platforms, to enhance peer-to-peer exchange and connections
What’s in it for you?
- Online Visibility!
- You will learn how to become a truly positive youth influencer -both online and offline – in your community, your country, the region, and the EU
- You will learn how to conduct interviews, as well as skills in developing campaigns, video materials, and projects on your social media platforms
- You will have an opportunity to be featured in our ‘YEA Person of the Month’ campaign
- Youth Events and Projects!
- You will participate in conferences and debates dealing with topical issues
- You will have access to selected cultural events in the EU and the
- Western Balkan region
- You will participate in study visits to either Brussels, or other countries within the EU and the Western Balkan region (travel and accommodation expenses covered)
- You will help organise and participate in YEA events
- You will participate in creative and social projects *Subject to the restrictions of specific countries due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
- Learning and Seminars!
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- You will follow tailor-made courses on many topics including communications and PR, the arts and media, civic activism, and much more
- You will profit from online mentoring by expert trainers for the duration of the project
- You will receive certificates of attendance for communication courses, as well as for professional and vocational trainings, and retain lifetime access to online and hard-copy learning materials
Eligibility Criteria
- They are looking for young activists who are willing to inspire change within their communities and across the Western Balkan region and the EU. Applicants should be interested in both online and offline activism – from social media, podcasts, webinars to real-life events, community actions etc.
- You must be between 18 and 29 years old when you apply
- You must be a resident of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia
- You must be an enthusiast of one or several of the following areas:
- EU integration
- Environmental protection
- Arts and culture
- Technology
- Human rights
- Health and well-being
- You must have a good level of English
- You must be active on social media with profiles open to the public (Facebook and Instagram are mandatory, Twitter is an asset, other networks are optional) – please note that CLOSED profiles will be considered ineligible.
For more information, visit https://webalkans.eu/en/yea/become-a-yea/