How does wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat loss impact wild animals, biodiversity and communities? How can you leverage your own strengths and experiences to help protect wildlife? How can you tailor your messages to effectively reach different audiences? These are just some of the questions that delegates will explore through the Youth Forum for People and Wildlife as they become more powerful and effective conservation advocates.
In addition to attending the Youth Forum in-person in September 2016, the selected delegates will engage in learning activities both before and after the event to help them make the most of their experience
Eligibility
- Be between the ages of 18 and 25 on 17 September 2016;
- Be willing and available to attend the entire Youth Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 17-25, 2016;
- Be able to read, understand and speak English proficiently, as determined by IFAW.
- In possession of a valid passport and fulfill all visa requirements for travel to South Africa for the Youth Forum.
- Be willing and able to commit to pre-and post-Youth Forum work requirements as outlined in the Addendum to the Application.
- Be willing and able to participate in media opportunities and promotion of the Youth Forum, such as by providing your photo, biography and quotes for use on our website and by other collaborating organizations.
- Be willing to execute a waiver form to be provided by IFAW; or if under the age of majority in their home country at the time of the Youth Forum to obtain their parent or guardian’s signature on a waiver form to be provided by IFAW.
- Be willing to agree and conform to a code of conduct during the Youth Forum to be provided by IFAW.
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Selection criteria
Successful applicants will come from wildlife trade species range, transit or consumer nations and will reflect a diversity of backgrounds and experience level, race, geography, and gender. The Selection Committee will be made up of a single group of at least 10 people representing IFAW and key partners. A shortlist of applicants will be personally contacted by IFAW to confirm key information and provide any additional information to help Selection Committee. The information from these interviews will be included with the applications provided to the Selection Committee
Deadline: December 4, 2015
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