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YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program

YouthActionNet is a prestigious international fellowship program aimed at young social entrepreneurs between ages of 18 and 29. Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Every year they select 20 outstanding leaders and supports them through a year long program of leadership skills building. The previous fellows from the past 6 years have done extraordinary work in areas of social development, environmental policies and have influenced government decisions too.

The year-long Fellowship program includes:

Skill-building:

• A seven day capacity-building retreat in Washington, DC (all expenses paid)
• Development of a customized learning plan based on individual leadership learning needs. This learning is focused on six dimensions of leadership: personal, visionary, political, collaborative, organizational, and societal.

Networking:

• Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners.
• Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year.

Advocacy:

• Training in communications and media outreach; public relations technical assistance.
• Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage.

Global Fellows also have access to potential funding opportunities.

Eligibility

• Open to all young people aged 18-29
• Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations, or leading a project within an organization.
• Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
• Must be available to attend full retreat, November 1-8, 2008, in Washington, DC.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: May 22, 2008

Fellowships announced: August 1, 2008

Retreat: November 1-8, 2008 (Washington, DC)

Application form is attached below. For more information visit http://youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=aboutfellowship

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Application form (139 kb)