A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Each year, *20 young social entrepreneurs* are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process.
*The year-long Fellowship program includes:*
. Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows' individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal;
. Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, presentation skills, innovative uses of new media technologies;
. A seven-day leadership retreat*, October 1-8, 2010*, in Washington, DC. (*all expenses paid*) which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries;
. Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners;
. Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities.
*Eligibility*
* Open to all young people aged 18-29 (as of September 1, 2010)
* Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations, or leading a project within an organization
* Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
* Must be available to attend full retreat,
*Application procedure*
All interested applicants need to apply until *9th April 2010* by online applicationhttp://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=login, which is strongly preferred, however if necessary applicants can mail completed application forms
http://www.youthactionnet.org/lib/application_apply/2010_YAN_Global_Application.docto:
YouthActionNet®
c/o International Youth Foundation
32 South Street, Suite 500
Baltimore,
MD 21202 USA
With further queries contact: yan@iyfnet.org
http://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=apply
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