IYF seeks International Youth leaders

IYF Seeks Exceptional Young Leaders of Social Change
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. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process. The year-long Fellowship program includes:
Skill-building: A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows' individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.
Networking and Resources: Membership in the YouthActionNet® global network of fellows and alumni Grant opportunities Opportunities to network and collaborate with IYF projects and partners
Advocacy: Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage
Eligibility Open to all young people aged 18-29 (as of October 7, 2012) 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 (all expenses paid)in the secondweek of October 2012.
Key Dates March 12: Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on this day. March 28: All applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application. May 22: Finalists will be notified
The 2012 retreat will take place during the second week of October 2012 in Turkey. The 2012 Application is now open! Click here to get started. Learn more about the Fellowship application by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions and Testimonials from previous Fellows!
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