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Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme
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Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme

Deadline: Jun 22, 2025
other
6 months (duration)
partially funded
Global
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Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is an initiative designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources to champion intercultural dialogue as a strategy to address pressing global challenges. This program empowers young leaders to lead transformative action at local, national, and global levels.

The theme for the 2025 Programme is:
"Learning to Collaborate for a Shared Future: Using dialogue to foster social cohesion in a world on the move."

πŸ“… Key Dates

  • Date Published: May 20, 2025
  • Application Deadline: June 22, 2025
  • Programme Timeline:
    • September 2025: Online training workshops
    • October 2025: Finalize and submit community project plans (with mentor support); grants disbursed
    • November 2025 – May 2026: Project implementation with ongoing mentorship and training
    • April 2026: Participate in the in-person UNESCO Global Youth Leaders Dialogue for Peace in Guangzhou, China
    • May 2026: Submit final project reports
    • From May 2026 onwards: Continued involvement in the Alumni Network and UNESCO-led opportunities

🌟 About the Programme

This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of champions for dialogue, cohesion, and peace. Participants will gain opportunities to:

  • Champion intercultural dialogue
  • Drive meaningful impact in their communities
  • Engage in capacity-building, receive financial grants, and benefit from ongoing mentorship
  • Raise their voices on an international platform

The program is part of UNESCO’s "Road to Peace: Dialogue and Action for Tolerance and Intercultural Understanding" initiative, amplifying youth-led action and contributing to systemic change worldwide.

🎁 Benefits of the Programme

1. Capacity-Building

Participants will engage in a structured capacity-building program that includes:

  • Online Training Workshops: Strategic sessions to equip participants with skills and tools for intercultural leadership.
  • Ongoing Learning and Exchange: A platform for continued training and knowledge-sharing.
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning and Mentorship: Regular sessions and personalized coaching to guide project implementation.

2. Financial Grants for Community Projects

  • Participants will receive a grant of $10,000 USD to implement a community project aligned with the program's theme.
  • Projects will be supported by ongoing training, peer-support, and mentorship.

3. A Global Network and Lasting Impact

Participants will gain access to:

  • A Global Alumni Network for ongoing exchange and opportunities.
  • Participation in the Global Youth Dialogue for Peace, a forum for policy influence and best practice sharing.
  • UNESCO resources, toolkits, and methodologies for scaling best practices.
  • Opportunities to contribute to the UNESCO Global Intercultural Action Observatory.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be between 25 and 45 years old as of September 1, 2025.
  • Have a proven record of leadership in their field.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to intercultural dialogue and social impact.
  • Show potential to influence and create change within their communities.
  • Be available to participate in all components of the program.

Community-Led Project Requirements:

  • Must align with the theme:
    "Learning to Collaborate for a Shared Future: Using dialogue to foster social cohesion in a world on the move."
  • Must be implementable within six months.
  • Should have a local or national scope.

πŸ“ Application Process

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Application Submission:
    Complete the online application form and submit required documents by June 22, 2025, 23:59 CET (Paris time).

  2. Pre-Screening:
    Applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

  3. Technical Review:
    An international jury will evaluate applications based on predefined criteria.

  4. Validation:
    The final 50 participants will be notified by August 2025.

🌐 Programme Language

  • English will be the official working language of the program.
  • All project proposals, training, mentorship, and communication with UNESCO will be conducted in English unless otherwise agreed.

πŸ“Œ Application Deadline

  • June 22, 2025

πŸ”— Application Portal

This is a unique opportunity to join a global network of changemakers and contribute to fostering intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. Don't miss your chance to make an impact! 🌍

Benefits
  • Capacity-Building: Engage in structured capacity building including online training workshops, ongoing learning and exchange, and peer-to-peer learning and mentorship.
  • Financial Grants for Community Projects: Receive a grant of 10,000 USD to implement approved community projects.
  • A Global Network and Lasting Impact: Access to a Global Alumni Network, participation in the Global Youth Dialogue for Peace, and access to UNESCO resources and methodologies.
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Leadership
Youth
Peace
UNESCO
Intercultural Dialogue
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