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Applications are open for the UNESCO-APCEIU 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED). GCED is a transformative educational paradigm that empowers young individuals by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to make a positive impact on an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Opportunity Details
The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) is organizing the 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on GED online from 29 April to 10 May 2024, in partnership with the GCED Youth Network, under the theme of "Youth Voices for Transforming Education through GED." This Workshop annually brings together 50 young leaders from across the globe, serving as a dynamic platform for discussion, idea exchange, networking, and mutual learning on GCED and youth advocacy.
With over 400 young changemakers from diverse backgrounds since 2015, the Workshop embodies a commitment to fostering global citizenship and solidarity for a transformed tomorrow. Youth committed to promoting GED and making positive changes are invited to join this journey of empowerment, where the voices of young leaders will resonate as powerful agents of change, sharing their aspirations for a more peaceful and sustainable future.
• 50 youth leaders actively engaged in GED from ODA recipient countries and the Republic of Korea.
• Intensive & interactive 1-week Online workshop with international experts and youth leaders;
• Networking with youth leaders around the world;
• Invitation to APCEIU's international forums and workshops/networks of youth and educators;
• Mentorship and Grant opportunity: Selected winners receive grants of up to $1000 and mentorship for follow-up initiatives.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Born between 1996 and 2004.
• Citizens of the Official Development Aid (ODA) recipient countries and UNESCO member states. Refer to the Annex for the eligible countries. Citizens of the Republic of Koreas can also apply.
• Minimum 2 years of active experience in youth activities.
• Completion of the e-learning course titled "GED for Youth" on GCED Online Campus before the application deadline. Course Certificate must be attached in the application.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Application
Application must be submitted by April 14, 2024. Notification of selection will be sent by April 23, 2024 by email. All selected participants must register by April 25, 2023.
• Take the pre-requisite e-learning course 'GED for Youth' at GCED Online Campus.
• Complete the application form and submit online.