The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting initiative aimed at engaging, empowering, and inspiring young digital leaders and changemakers.

GCYLP seeks to support visionary young individuals worldwide who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at fostering a more inclusive and empowered digital future.

In partnership with Huawei, ITU provides guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows annually, enabling them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities worldwide.

Through this programme, young leaders have the unique opportunity to turn new digital development ideas into reality or expand the impact of their existing projects!

What will you receive?

- Virtual mentorship and leadership training sessions from ITU and Huawei.

- Participation in a global training week held in person (location to be confirmed).

- Up to USD 10,000 grant to implement a digital development project of your choice.

Each of the 30 selected fellows will receive an initial grant of USD 5,000 towards the implementation of a digital development project of their choice.

The most impactful projects at the end of the year will receive an additional USD 5,000 grant for scaling up.

Scroll down below for more details and click on the official link below to apply for this opportunity