Applications Open to become a 2017 Queen’s Young Leader

Deadline: September 4, 2016

Global Citizen Youth Advocates’ Symposium will be Gathering young activists from around the globe with diverse campaigning and advocacy backgrounds, the symposium will allow for an engaging exchange of experience, strategies and practices geared towards addressing pressing global issues, as outlined by the United Nations’ Global Goals.
This all-expenses paid trip will not only provide exceptional young advocates with direct exposure to the work of Global Citizen and skilled development practitioners, but also equip them with innovative tools and knowledge for effective methods of campaigning.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants need to have proven experience of working to improve their communities locally, regionally or at a national level and be able to show evidence of their achievements.
• Applicants must be aged between 18 and 29 throughout 2017; your date of birth must fall between 1st January 1988 – 1st January 1999;
• Applicants must be citizens of and working in a Commonwealth country or citizens of an Overseas Territories (of a Commonwealth Member).
• Applicants need to demonstrate evidence of their leadership qualities.
• All applicants need to be supported by a suitable referee (a professional in one of the following occupations; a teacher or counsellor; a registered physician or nurse; a church or community leader; social worker or family services; or business leader). Referees must not be related to you.
• Priority will be given to individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve their goals.

Winners will be Receiving:

• 1 pass to participate in the Global Citizen Youth Advocates Symposium with leading business, media and development practitioners, to learn the ins-and-outs of campaigning in support of the Global Goals
• 1 Global Citizen campaign-in-a-box toolkit
• 1 ticket to Global Citizen: The World on Stage on September 22, 2016
• 1 ticket to the 2016 Global Citizen Festival on September 24, 2016
• A video feature created by Global Citizen to be promoted through Global Citizen channels
• Airfare and accommodations in New York

Award Benefits:

• Mentoring:
  As a Queen’s Young Leader you will be allocated a mentor with relevant experience and expertise who will support you over the course of the year to continue and develop your work.
• Online learning:
  Online learning will be provided with materials relevant to your area of interest, as well as serving as a place for you to meet and share experiences and knowledge with other Queen’s Young Leaders.
• One-week residential programme in the UK:
  The Award winners will have the opportunity to meet with inspiring people and visit organisations in the UK that have expertise in areas such as media and communications, social action and advocacy. During this week, Awards will be presented by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace.

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