The YLVP is designed to provide the participants with new skills, broadened networks and innovative tools to strengthen their work to drive social change in their respective contexts. The participants are visionaries who are in a position to make a difference. They are young, open-minded leaders in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and Sweden who are actively working for democracy and human rights within the spheres of society, culture, politics and media.
During and after the programme the participants will be part of an active network that will boost creativity and support their personal and professional development, while also laying the platform for a more connected future. Since the launch of the YLVP in 2008, the programme alumni network has grown to comprise over 200 young leaders.
Worth
- All cost related to accommodation, food and transport during the YLVP are covered by the Swedish Institute. The Swedish Institute will also arrange and pay for your air travel to and from Sweden and to location of the second module of the programme in the MENA region
Eligibility
- Be an engaged leader within the spheres of society, culture, politics or media (for example project managers, Youth leaders, journalist, bloggers, activists, youth politicians, cultural workers, civil servants, lawyers and pedagogues
- Work actively for democracy and human rights
- Be between 20 and 32 years old
- Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
- A citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen or Sweden
Deadline: December 8, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
