As part of the Festival of Hope, the Youth Ambassador Programme, in collaboration with IBO, assists young changemakers in developing and expanding social impact projects that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through online workshops and discussions, opportunities for mentorship and ongoing engagement in a closed Discord channel, Youth Ambassadors learn, ideate and collaborate to make a positive impact in their communities while addressing global questions. In addition to providing support to these young changemakers, this programme builds a supportive, kind, inspiring and safe online community of young people aged 12 – 19.
Why become a Youth Ambassador?
- Connect to a global community of like-minded young people
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Gain confidence to develop your own idea through workshops, webinars and events that are geared towards helping you develop your social impact project
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Build resilience when things don’t work out and support to adapt and change your innovation
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Be inspired by the amazing and positive things happening in the world
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Better understand the SDG’s and social impact projects that are making a difference
How to apply
Applications to become a Youth Ambassador for the February-May cohort open on December 18th, 2023, and close on January 22nd, 2024.
Applications for the second cohort (August – November) will open in June, 2024.
Please note that in order to apply, we ask you to send a link to video of yourself answering the question: “What action would you take in order to make a positive impact in your community?”
Apply here
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