Young Leaders Programme 2017 in Brussels, Belgium, DEADLINE March 9, 2017

Young Leaders Programme 2017 in Brussels, Belgium, DEADLINE March 9, 2017
Young people from all corners of the world, aged 21 to 26, are invited by the European Commission to take part in the Young Leaders Programme at this year’s European Development Days (EDD 2017). The event is Europe’s leading forum on international cooperation and development and it will take place in Brussels on 7 and 8 June.
The forum attracts more than 6,000 participants from over 140 countries, representing +1,200 organisations from the development community. The forum fosters a true spirit of partnership with all development actors. Since its launch in 2006, the forum has been an incubator of new ideas to bring about real change towards a poverty-free, sustainable and fairer world, where everyone has the opportunity for a decent life.

Location:

 Belgium

 Benefits

The 16 selected Young Leaders will be invited to Brussels, Belgium, and all expenses (Visa, travel, accommodation) will be covered by the European Commission.

 Eligibilities

The European Commission is looking for 16 extraordinary young people (aged 21-26) from across the world, with proven commitment and community engagement, to represent the work and impact on development achieved by youth. Young people are ‘movers and shakers’ in their communities and countries, and are key to solving the universal challenges outlined in the EDD 2017 programme.

Eligible Regions: Global

APPLICATION PROCESS

You can follow these easy steps:
  • Go to our website on the Young Leaders page and click on the button APPLY NOW;
  • If you don’t have a profile, create one on our website, inserting your information, including your email address;
  • Don’t forget to tick the box “I want to apply for the Young Leaders Programme” when you create your profile!
  • You will receive in your inbox a confirmation of the creation of your profile;
  • Click on the activation link, and you will reach your profile page;
  • Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to create your application – please note that, in order to be evaluated, your application has to be complete and submitted before the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
You will be applying to speak at one of the EDD 2017 Auditorium sessions, according to the topic of the panel. To complete the form, you must select at least one EDD topic that you wish to speak about. You must feel comfortable and knowledgeable about the topics of your choice and they must relate closely to your interests and expertise.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2017 
APPLY NOWOFFICIAL LINK

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