Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: October 21, 2024
Program Ends: October 22, 2024
Location(s)
Samoa
Fiame Mataafa Faumuina Mulinuu II Building Apia
Overview
The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity for the young people of the Commonwealth to build cross-cultural connections and networks, deliberate on youth-led initiatives addressing emerging issues impacting young people, consider perspectives to influence decision makers, and ensure young people have a voice and agency in its future.
Details
Samoa expects up to 300 delegates including two official youth delegates from each member country, as well as other specially invited/selected international and local young people, and key youth sector stakeholders.
What is the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe and the Pacific. 11 Pacific Island countries are members of the Commonwealth.
33 of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members. Nine are from the Pacific. Small states are especially vulnerable to issues such as climate change and developmental challenges. All Commonwealth members have an equal say regardless of size or wealth.
2.5 billion citizens live in Commonwealth countries, with more than 60 percent aged 29 or under.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Successful applicants should:
- Be a recognised member of a national youth-led body, or represent a youth organisation or special interest group (such as indigenous young people, young people with disabilities, rural youth, young people from diaspora communities, etc.)
- Demonstrate an interest in global and Commonwealth issues and working with other young people towards the success of local, regional youth organisations, as well as the Commonwealth Youth Council and its continuation.
- Be committed to working in their respective countries with youth leaders, young people, youth organisations and special interest group as part of the preparatory work prior to attending and after the forum. This includes disseminating learnings and engaging with the Commonwealth Youth Council and other stakeholders to assist implement outcomes from the forum.
- Be dedicated to strengthening dialogue between young people of the Commonwealth.
To attend the forum you must:
- be a Commonwealth citizen between the age of 18 and 29
- have experience in youth advocacy or development; and
- represent a youth-led body, youth organisation or a special interest group (indigenous young people, young disabled people, rural youth, etc.)
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
October 21, 2024
Program ends:
October 22, 2024
Program Starts: October 21, 2024
Program Ends: October 22, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Successful applicants will be responsible for organising and paying for their own flights to Samoa and organising and paying for their accommodation, meals and on-ground travel for the duration of the Commonwealth Youth Forum. Successful candidates must also hold a valid passport and obtain a visa for entry to the country. Visas can be obtained on arrival.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
