The YES Alumni Program wishes to engage YES alumni in building a worldwide YES community to continue building bridges as citizens around the world. The events offered aim to further engage YES alumni in the global community as well as provide opportunities that cultivate their leadership skills. The below events opportunities are organized by both the YES Alumni Program and other international organizations.
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Lead for Global Youth Service Day Webinar
GYSD celebrates and encourages young people around the world to make a positive global impact by giving their time and efforts to improve their communities. Although GYSD isn’t until April (April 1... read more
GYSD celebrates and encourages young people around the world to make a positive global impact by giving their time and efforts to improve their communities. Although GYSD isn’t until April (April 12 - 14, mark your calendars!) YES program wants to help YES students and alumni around the world prepare for GYSD.
That’s why we are delighted to announce we are hosting the YES program Lead for GYSD Webinar on March 19, 2019 at 9am EST. The webinar will share strategies and advice on leadership skills, volunteer management, and advancing community involvement.
We will be joined by two fantastic speakers who will share their expertise on leadership and community service. Throughout the webinar, information will be provided on previous YES GYSD projects, how to register your own GYSD projects, and facts about this very exciting day.
Learn more about this exciting event here!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Mar.19.19 to Mar.19.19.The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program was established by Congress in October 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of State and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA) to provide scholarships for high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. Students live with host families, attend high schools, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures.
Global Entrepreneurship Summit
An estimated 20,000 emerging leaders have participated in Global Entrepreneurship Summits (GES), where governments and the private sector have committed to provide over $1 billion in new capital to... read more
An estimated 20,000 emerging leaders have participated in Global Entrepreneurship Summits (GES), where governments and the private sector have committed to provide over $1 billion in new capital to entrepreneurs worldwide since 2010.
Join other alumni and investment-ready entrepreneurs at the 2019 GES! This year’s GES will take place in The Netherlands on June 4-5, 2019. GES is your chance to connect with entrepreneurs and investors from around the world! You have until March 1, 2019 to apply. Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the action! Learn more about this year’s GES here.
UNAOC 2019 Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program aims at fostering intercultural exchange and interfaith understanding by engaging with young civil society leaders and professionals from Europe, North-America (EUNA), the Mi... read more
The Fellowship Program aims at fostering intercultural exchange and interfaith understanding by engaging with young civil society leaders and professionals from Europe, North-America (EUNA), the Middle East and North-Africa (MENA). Framed around two-week exchange trips between EUNA and MENA countries, the program sends participants from each geographic area to their counterparts’ region.
The Fellowship provides participants with first hand exposure to diversity and with the opportunity to experience cultural immersion while interacting with a wide range of local actors and partners. In every country visited, participants are being provided with crucial comprehension tools to help them understand the plurality of their surroundings, and to get an extensive grasp of host countries’ culture, politics, society, religion, media and more.
By exposing participants to new ideas and perspectives, and by immersing them into culturally diverse environments, the Fellowship Programme aims at challenging perceptions and deconstructing stereotypes. Building on that, participants become then better equipped to position themselves as informed stakeholders and to develop cross-cultural partnerships while bridging divides between peoples from different faiths and cultures.
Read more here!
Eligibilities:
Commonwealth Regional Youth Conference on Peace and Security in Malaysia
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Royal Commonwealth Society will host a four-day Commonwealth Youth Dialogue Conference: Youth Workshop on International Peace and Security and Building Communit... read more
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Royal Commonwealth Society will host a four-day Commonwealth Youth Dialogue Conference: Youth Workshop on International Peace and Security and Building Community Resilience from the Ground Up, in Kuala Lumpur from 1-4 April.
The conference aims to build the capacity of emerging young leaders to bridge communities, lead action and prevent violent extremism through dialogue. Young people at the conference will take part in interactive workshops on community cohesion, active citizenship, leadership, digital literacy and preventing violent extremism. The event also includes a day-long simulation of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) where debates will focus on international peace and security.
Benefits: All expenses will be paid including travel and accommodation.
Eligibilities:
Read more about this exciting opportunity here!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Apr.01.19 to Apr.04.19.Our Climate Voices Summer Fellowship Program in the U.S.
Our Climate Voices (OCV) is a trailblazing digital media organization dedicated to humanizing the climate disaster through storytelling, centering the voices of frontline communities and those most... read more
Our Climate Voices (OCV) is a trailblazing digital media organization dedicated to humanizing the climate disaster through storytelling, centering the voices of frontline communities and those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and connecting people with ways to support climate solution-making work that impacted communities are already doing.
The OCV fellowships are a unique opportunity for applicants to join OCV’s team. The fellowship will allow them to be fully immersed in their storytelling mission, work with and be mentored by one of OCV’s core team members, and give them a chance to develop their arts activism and storytelling portfolio. By the end of the fellowship, each Fellow will spearhead an OCV story from start to finish: identify a local climate justice leader in the community where they live, interview that climate justice leader, lead the editing process and publication on the OCV platform, and lead all social media and outreach for that story.
Participants can apply for a Storytelling Fellow OR Design and Communications Fellow! Read more about the eligibilities and this exciting opportunity here!
Eligibility: Open to all regions!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Jun.01.19 to Jul.31.19.TRT World Fellowship in Turkey
TRT World Fellowship is an exciting initiative in Istanbul for young talent from around the world to get a unique hands-on experience in the field of change-inspiring journalism. Participants will ... read more
TRT World Fellowship is an exciting initiative in Istanbul for young talent from around the world to get a unique hands-on experience in the field of change-inspiring journalism. Participants will gain:
The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to engage people who want to get to know the perspective of TRT World and TRT Arabi, keep up with the most up-to-date changes in the media industry and improve their understanding of Turkish culture.
Fellows will spend two months (June 17th-August 10th) with the TRT World and TRT Arabi.
Read more about this fantastic opportunity here!
Eligibilities
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Participation for this opportunity goes from Jun.17.19 to Aug.10.19.Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2019
Do you have a great public service project in mind, but need funding to get it off the ground? Are you ready to use the skills and knowledge you gained during your exchange experience?... read more
Do you have a great public service project in mind, but need funding to get it off the ground? Are you ready to use the skills and knowledge you gained during your exchange experience?
If you answered yes, then you and your team of alumni could apply for – and win! – up to $25,000 through the 2019 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) competition. Since 2011, AEIF has supported more than 400 alumni-led initiatives around the world and reached millions of people both directly and indirectly through trainings, awareness campaigns, and leadership and empowerment programs.
It’s not too early to start planning now: you can officially submit your final application throughout the month of February. Check to make sure you can access your International Exchange Alumni online account, gather your team of three or more exchange alumni, think of a project that fits one of the following themes, and start working on your proposal now!
AEIF Themes for 2019:
Read more about this great opportunity here!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.YES Alumni Instructors for D.C. Arrival Orientations
Are you interested in telling YES participants about your exchange year? Apply now to be an Alumni Instructor during the D.C. Arrival Orientations in August 2019! Alumni Instructors will as... read more
Are you interested in telling YES participants about your exchange year? Apply now to be an Alumni Instructor during the D.C. Arrival Orientations in August 2019!
Alumni Instructors will assist the Orientation Teacher in preparing YES participants for their exchange experience. They will teach orientation sessions in English about American culture and family life, and the program expectations for YES participants. Instructors will also facilitate the arrival and departure of YES participants from the D.C. airport.
General Duties:
Eligibilities:
Compensation:
Alumni instructors will receive per diem and incidentals expenses totaling $1,000 for the entire orientation period, in addition to housing during the entire orientation period.
To Apply:
Contact your YES country office to receive:
Please submit completed application forms and a copy of your passport face page to your YES country office!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Jul.31.19 to Aug.31.19.UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Program in MENA
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Invites applications for the 2019 Young Peace-builders program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The program supports the growth of ne... read more
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Invites applications for the 2019 Young Peace-builders program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The program supports the growth of networks of young peace-builders who are equipped with the tools to address negative stereotypes, prejudice and polarization in order to build more inclusive and peaceful societies, tackling the drivers of violent extremism.
Eligibilities
Read more about this opportunity here!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.Global Peace Summit 2019 in South Africa
Global Peace Summit is a platform where young peace-builders will gather across the world and share their thoughts for concept on #PeaceByDialouge. GPS is providing an opportunity to extraor... read more
Global Peace Summit is a platform where young peace-builders will gather across the world and share their thoughts for concept on #PeaceByDialouge.
GPS is providing an opportunity to extraordinary young, competent, enthusiastic and peace-builders from 50+ countries where they can excel their ideas and get specific road map to attain sustainable development by receiving technical support.
This summit aims to connect inspiring young people, build their capacity on peace education, exchange their ideas, share projects, liasoning with like minded individual, engagement of international community and world leaders.
Read more about this great opportunity here!
Eligibilities
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Participation for this opportunity goes from Apr.01.19 to Apr.30.19.We Are Global Peace Chain To spread Peace message globally by producing Young, Passionate and emerging change makers.
Strategies for Personal Growth and Development Online Course
This innovative online course will help you learn different ways you can develop your business, organization and personal skills! This program is a three part course with lectures on leadership, ne... read more
This innovative online course will help you learn different ways you can develop your business, organization and personal skills! This program is a three part course with lectures on leadership, networking and public speaking. Upon completion, you will receive a YALI certificate.
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60 percent of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35. Former President Obama launched YALI in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Young African Leaders Initiative, or YALI, is not just a fellowship, or an online community, or a place to go for regional leadership training. YALI is all three!
Read more about YALI here!
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a fellowship, an online community, and a place for regional leadership training.
Agripreneurship: A Path to the Future
This three-part course provides information on the various pathways available to young professionals to strengthen the agricultural economy and provide employment opportunities within their communi... read more
This three-part course provides information on the various pathways available to young professionals to strengthen the agricultural economy and provide employment opportunities within their communities. From the benefits of food security and how agripreneurs can make a positive impact on society, to a look at the agricultural value chain and how the use of technology and marketing increases the opportunities available for agripreneurs, to the tools needed to invest and partner with agricultural producers to create an successful enterprise.
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a fellowship, an online community, and a place for regional leadership training.
Rise Up Youth Champions Initiative 2019
Alumni from Pakistan or India - check out this opportunity! Applications are open for the Rise Up Youth Champions Initiative 2019. Rise Up is launching the third cohort of the Youth Champions Initi... read more
Alumni from Pakistan or India - check out this opportunity! Applications are open for the Rise Up Youth Champions Initiative 2019. Rise Up is launching the third cohort of the Youth Champions Initiative, in partnership with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
The Youth Champions Initiative (YCI) is an exciting initiative that is advancing innovation and quality in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. Through YCI, Rise Up invests in young champions who are leading the sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ) movement now and for the next generation.
Following a competitive selection process, Rise Up will select 22 visionary young people working in Packard Foundation priority geographies – India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and the United States (Louisiana and Mississippi). YCI integrates intensive capacity building, leadership development, mentoring, project funding, and technical assistance to enable young leaders to launch creative new initiatives to improve SRHRJ in their countries.
To be eligible you must be:
Womenpreneur Ambassador
Become a Womenpreneur Ambassador! Womenpreneur Initiative is calling for applications for their Ambassador program. Since its establishment in 2016, Womenpreneur has reached thousands of wom... read more
Become a Womenpreneur Ambassador! Womenpreneur Initiative is calling for applications for their Ambassador program.
Since its establishment in 2016, Womenpreneur has reached thousands of women and convened over 20 global events across different countries, providing visibility, social impact, and resources for women in the ecosystem and beyond.
Womenpreneur has been nominated change-making initiative by the World Bank, organized initiatives and events for more than 3000 participants in the last two years, and has representatives in 10 countries. More info here.
The ambassadors organize and represent Womenpreneur at events, share and promote our messages and take part in social campaigns throughout the year. Womenpreneur provides their ambassador’s media visibility, a global community, networking opportunities and career transformation.
Eligibility:
Do you want to be part of the change?
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.The Diana Award 2019 for Young People
Nominations are open for the Diana Award 2018. The Diana Award recognizes young people for their social and humanitarian work in making an outstanding difference in their community cross the world.... read more
Nominations are open for the Diana Award 2018. The Diana Award recognizes young people for their social and humanitarian work in making an outstanding difference in their community cross the world.
The Award is open to youth between the ages of 9 - 25 who have engaged in at least 12 months of activities and are transforming the lives of others, often while facing adversity.
Nominees must have demonstrated impact in the following five areas:
1. Vision - Demonstrates commitment and passion to the cause, evidence through their service to that cause and through social action
2. Social Impact - Creates positive social change that is of benefit to the wider community
3. Youth Led - Demonstrates how the young person(s) has led, owned, and shaped the activities they are nominating them for
4. Service Journey - Evidence of transformation throughout the nominee's service journey, including attitude, skills gained and challenges overcome
5. Inspiring Others - Demonstrate that, through the nominee's positive attitude and passionate approach to life, they are a role model others.
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.United Nations Industrial Development Organization Internship
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is now accepting applications for interns. This internship provides current university students with a great opportunity to tackle challen... read more
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is now accepting applications for interns. This internship provides current university students with a great opportunity to tackle challenging assignments, utilizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and on-the-job training you will acquire. The program also allows you to attain insight on how attempts are made to solve problems confronting developing economies in the area of industrialization. Internships vary from 3 to 6 months and can be extended up to 9 months.
You can apply for a UNIDO internship at anytime. Doing so, your name will be added to the list of applicants interested in the internship field of your choice. When the need for a new intern in a particular area arises, we will draw on the list of applicants of that respective field. Please note that applications should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended period.
Internships at UNIDO's Headquarters (Vienna, Austria) are in the current fields:
Afrika Youth Movement - Global Advisory Committee
Afrika Youth Movement (AYM) is a global African community of more than 10,000 organizations, youth activists, scholars, citizens and survivors from more than 40 countries. AYM’s mission is to conne... read more
Afrika Youth Movement (AYM) is a global African community of more than 10,000 organizations, youth activists, scholars, citizens and survivors from more than 40 countries. AYM’s mission is to connect young change-agents around a common vision, empower them with the confidence and capability and mobilize them to organize and execute change in Africa.
The Global Advisory Committee will be a critical component to this group, providing us with trusted and informed guidance on AYM’s work.
AYM is are currently looking for 5-8 committed individuals to serve as AYM Global Advisors. Working on a voluntary basis, you will be a sounding board to AYM, providing much-needed advice on some key growth areas.
Your key working relationships will be with the Power Team who oversee the implementation of all AYM activities, the Founding Chair and the Accountability who provide guidance on governance areas.
Eligibility Requirements:
To apply submit your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 250 words) to [email protected] with ‘AYM Global Advisor Application’ in the subject line.
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.OGP IRM National Researchers
The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is seeking individuals to carry out research at the national level in a variety of countries to assess government ... read more
The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is seeking individuals to carry out research at the national level in a variety of countries to assess government progress on implementation of their OGP Action Plans.
The IRM is a key means by which all stakeholders can monitor progress within participating countries. By tracking and publicizing progress, it promotes strong accountability between member governments and citizens.
The IRM works primarily by conducting independent assessments and reporting for each OGP participating government. Each national progress report assesses the development and implementation of action plans, and develops technical recommendations.
Candidates from the following YES countries are invited to apply: Afghanistan, Albania, Indonesia, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, and the Philippines.
Candidates from Kaduna, Nigeria and South Cotabato, Philippines are also encouraged to view the post for local researchers here.
Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.The Open Government Partnership is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a Steering Committee including representatives of governments and civil society organizations.
CommonWealth100 Online Leadership Program
Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership program from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21st century leadership skills. The program is held online every month, with the next t... read more
Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership program from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21st century leadership skills. The program is held online every month, with the next trainings on August 10 - 31 and September 7 - 28, 2018.
Using an interactive platform, you will work with a diverse group of young leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore Open Source Leadership: a new leadership model co-created with over 1,000 young Commonwealth leaders.
This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future. What’s more, everyone who completes Commonwealth100 receives the Open Source Leadership Badge: an online badge you can use to set yourself apart, as a 21st Century leader.
Commonwealth100 Program Outcomes:
Eligibility:
Cultural Vistas Train USA Program
The Cultural Vistas Train USA Program provides university students, recent graduates, and professionals from around the world the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience the United States t... read more
The Cultural Vistas Train USA Program provides university students, recent graduates, and professionals from around the world the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience the United States through career-focused internships and training programs lasting up to 12 or 18 months. All applicants must be 18 years old and able to demonstrate recent experience in the field for which they are requesting an internship or training experience in order to participate. Applicants must also have related work or education within the 6 months prior to the program start date. Participation for this opportunity goes from Feb.20.19 to Feb.20.19.
Founded in 1963, Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit exchange organization promoting global understanding and collaboration among individuals and institutions. We develop international professional experiences that create more informed, skilled, and engaged citizens. Our programs empower people to drive positive change in themselves, their organizations, and society. We believe that sustained immersion in a country and language and professional experience, even more than travel or study abroad, promotes confidence and skills that create successful careers and nurture leaders, whether they are community activists or change agents at a global level.
Cultural Vistas Internship Program in Germany
The Cultural Vistas Internship Program in Germany provides the opportunity for students to gain valuable international work skills, improve their German language ability, and experience German life an... read more
The Cultural Vistas Internship Program in Germany provides the opportunity for students to gain valuable international work skills, improve their German language ability, and experience German life and culture firsthand. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, finance, tourism, IT, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, German studies and economics. Candidates must be 18–30 years of age and enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university for the duration of the program. Two years of post-secondary instruction in German or the equivalent (extra language training is available, if needed) are required. Participation for this opportunity goes from Jun.01.18 to Aug.31.18.
Founded in 1963, Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit exchange organization promoting global understanding and collaboration among individuals and institutions. We develop international professional experiences that create more informed, skilled, and engaged citizens. Our programs empower people to drive positive change in themselves, their organizations, and society. We believe that sustained immersion in a country and language and professional experience, even more than travel or study abroad, promotes confidence and skills that create successful careers and nurture leaders, whether they are community activists or change agents at a global level.
SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship
The SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students in recognition of exemplary academic achievement and participation in the Youth Exchange and Study (YES)... read more
The SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students in recognition of exemplary academic achievement and participation in the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. The SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship is a renewable award of $1,500 per year throughout your studies at SVSU. No formal application is required. Participation for this opportunity goes from Jan.01.18 to Apr.30.18.
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