ICFP is a critical event which takes place every two years. It provides an opportunity for political leaders, scientists, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and youth to disseminate knowledge, celebrate successes, and identify next steps toward reaching the goal of enabling an additional 120 million women to access voluntary, quality contraception by 2020. It also serves as an international platform from which countries, organisations and individuals can make public commitments to family planning, and can be recognized for their achievements. Dozens of side events are organized around the conference by many institutions and groups from around the world!
Excitingly, this year there will also be a Youth Pre-Conference! This will be a dedicated space for youth to convene, network, and gain the resources necessary to continue their advocacy and research in their respective communities.The pre-conference will feature numerous skills-building sessions as well as innovative rapid fire sessions, Amplify Change pitch-fest and a start-up boot camp.
This is an exciting opportunity for two young people from East and Southern Africa to support Restless Development‘s engagements at the upcoming International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) and Youth Pre-Conference from 10th – 15th November 2018!
These young people will also be invited to take part in a youth consultation in South Africa in December 2018. These activities come as part of a new programme Restless Development will be leading in partnership with UNFPA, She Decides and Danida – ‘Youth, Participation and Accountability 2.0’.
WORTH
For selected candidates, all logistics and preparations will be coordinated by Restless Development, this includes flights, accommodation, visa, registration, food and subsistence costs.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply,
- You must be a young person aged between 18 – 30 from East and Southern Africa with:
- Experience of youth-led accountability programmes
- Experience working on SRHR programmes
- Strong understanding of gender equality issues
- You must be available to travel to Kigali Rwanda from 10-15th November 2018 and to attend a youth consultation in South Africa at the beginning of December 2018.
- You must be available in the lead up to these opportunities to prepare remotely with support from Restless Development. This will include proactively responding to emails and being available for skype calls.
DEADLINE: September 11, 2018
To apply and for more information visit here
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