International Forum, We the Youth

📅 Key Details

Date Published: June 10, 2025
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
Location: Korea

🌟 About IFWY 2025

The theme for 2025 is: Our Sustainable Future: Peace and Cooperation

Thematic Focus Areas:

Environmental Sustainability
Economic Transformation
Social Justice and Equality
Technological Innovations and Ethical Considerations
Peace and Cooperation
Collective Action, Solidarity, and Democracy

🎁 Benefits of Participation

Catalysts’ Benefits and Privileges:

Holds the prestigious IFWY Catalyst title for one year
Eligibility to participate in the Regional Dialogue
Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
Accommodation
Meals
Certificate of participation
Lifetime membership of IFWY
Becomes part of the IFWY alumnae network

Explorers’ Benefits and Privileges:

Holds the prestigious IFWY Explorer title for one year
Eligibility to participate in the Conference: Our Sustainable Future
Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
Accommodation
Meals
Certificate of participation

Navigators’ Benefits and Privileges:

Holds the prestigious IFWY Navigator title for one year
Serves as a global ambassador for the policy solutions produced from IFWY
Travel opportunities to participate in international fora

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Aged 18 to 35, or anyone embodying a young mindset of openness, adaptability, and commitment to change.
Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainable development, such as peacebuilding, climate action, social justice, or innovation.
Commitment to attend the full duration of the event(s) in person if selected.

📝 Application Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Materials

Self-Introduction: A brief written or recorded (video) introduction (max 500 words or 1 minute) sharing your background and why you want to be part of IFWY.
3-Minute Policy Message: Share your thoughts on a key issue you care about (e.g., climate, peace, justice, or equality).
- Record a 3-minute video or audio.
- Upload it to a video or audio sharing platform (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) and provide the link, or submit a short written message (max 1,500 words).

Step 2: Complete the Application Form

Fill out the official application form with your personal information, regional affiliation, and responses to the motivation questions.

Receive a confirmation email.
Self-introductions and policy messages will be shared online during the peer voting phase.
Share your submissions within your network.

Step 4: Selection Process

The top 50 participants from each region (Catalysts) will join in-person Regional Dialogues (July – August, exact dates to be announced).
A total of 250 Catalysts (50 per region) will be selected through online voting, giving youth and the public a direct role in choosing their representatives.
An additional 50 Catalysts will be selected for the Korean Diaspora Dialogue.

📅 Important Dates

Application Deadline: June 16, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

View details of International Forum, We the Youth
Apply directly via IFWY Application Portal

Take this opportunity to share your voice, connect with global changemakers, and shape a sustainable future! 🌟

Benefits

Catalysts’ Benefits and Privileges

Holds the prestigious IFWY Catalyst title for one year
Eligibility to participate in the Regional Dialogue
Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
Accommodation
Meals
Certificate of participation
Lifetime membership of IFWY
Becomes part of the IFWY alumnae network

Explorers’ Benefits and Privileges

Holds the prestigious IFWY Explorer title for one year
Eligibility to participate in the Conference: Our Sustainable Future
Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
Accommodation
Meals
Certificate of participation

Navigators’ Benefits and Privileges

Holds the prestigious IFWY Navigator title for one year
Serves as a global ambassador for the policy solutions produced from IFWY
Travel opportunities to participate in international fora

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