Become a 2025 UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellow and Shape the Future of Education and Child Advocacy!

Are you a young visionary passionate about creating meaningful change in the education sector and advancing the rights of children worldwide? UNICEF is searching for dynamic, motivated individuals between the ages of 15 and 25 who are ready to reimagine education and take a stand for the well-being of children today and for generations to come.

This unique opportunity is designed for young changemakers who have demonstrated an interest in areas such as education, research, advocacy, and youth engagement. While previous experience in facilitating workshops, delivering training sessions, or leading advocacy campaigns is an added advantage, it is not a strict requirement. Candidates with skills in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Fellows will need to dedicate 7 to 10 hours weekly from January through September 2025 to fully participate in this impactful program. Proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of additional United Nations languages will enhance your application. Applicants must also reside in one of the following countries: Algeria, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Ecuador, Haiti, or the United States. Additionally, youth from UNICEF regions in Europe and Central Asia, South Asia, and East Asia & the Pacific are eligible to apply.

As a Youth Foresight Fellow, you will become part of a vibrant global community of youth leaders, gaining invaluable experience in child rights advocacy, foresight research, and youth engagement. You will also have the chance to influence global discussions on education and children’s rights, culminating in participation in high-profile events like the Leading Minds Conference. To recognize your contributions, a stipend will be provided throughout the fellowship period.

This fellowship also invites applicants to demonstrate their creative vision of the future as part of the application process. Whether through a short story, video, poem, song, visual art, or another expressive medium, this is your chance to showcase your innovative ideas for advancing education and child rights.

If you are an advocate, researcher, educator, EdTech entrepreneur, or innovator committed to transforming education and championing the rights of children, this fellowship is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global scale.

Deadline for Applications: January 5, 2025.

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