The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Samsung Mobile are thrilled to announce the expansion of Generation17 – a joint initiative aimed at empowering young changemakers to achieve Global Goals. If you are the leader of a Global Goals-focused initiative and are interested in being part of the next community of Generation17 Young Leaders, please complete and submit the following application by 7 May 2023 12:00 AM EST.
Once you’re selected, you’ll have the opportunity to network and engage with a group of inspiring young leaders who are advocating for meaningful change. UNDP and Samsung Mobile will open access to their technology, knowledge, and global platforms and connections to enable your success and scale the impact and visibility of your organization(s).
In 2020, UNDP and Samsung Mobile created Generation17 – an initiative that elevates the voices of young leaders while providing the resources that they need to overcome barriers to progress. Since 2020, UNDP and Samsung Mobile have gathered 14 young leaders across six regions who are working on issues that touch all 17 of the Global Goals. With this open call for applications, UNDP and Samsung Mobile look forward to increasing Generation17’s impact and empowering even more communities to take concrete action for the Goals.
The Global Goals are a shared blueprint of 17 ambitious milestones to create a more equitable, just, and sustainable world by 2030. As they’re halfway to the 2030 deadline, now more than ever, it’s important for people around the world to leverage their position and collective reach to take tangible action. That’s why in addition to Generation17, UNDP and Samsung Mobile partnered to create the Samsung Global Goals app – an education and donation-based app that connects millions of Galaxy users to critical information about the Global Goals and helps support UNDP’s global initiatives.
UNDP works to address the unique and complex needs of young people and achieve the 2030 Agenda in more than 100 countries and territories, including 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), in five regions: Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. UNDP works with civil society partners, including youth organizations and networks, other United Nations entities, and development partners to advance youth empowerment for sustainable development and peace.
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- Youths will have the opportunity to network and engage with a group of inspiring young leaders who are advocating for meaningful change.
- UNDP and Samsung Mobile will open access to their technology, knowledge, and global platforms and connections to enable your success and scale the impact and visibility of your organization(s).
Eligibilities
Please read the following eligibility criteria carefully.
1- DEMOGRAPHICS
– You are between the ages of 18-30 years at the time of application
2- IMPACT LEADERSHIP
– Your organization/initiative has been active for at least 6 months
– Your organization/initiative addresses multiple Global Goals and represents a range of focus areas, e.g., underserved populations, LGBTQIA+ advocates, persons with disabilities (PSD), native communities, etc.
– You are not currently enrolled as an individual in any UN-related programs, sponsored by any UN agency, or selected to represent other programs or initiatives at the time of application
– You are forward-thinking and innovative
– You have demonstrated experience working to advance the Global Goals at the local, national, or regional levels and are committed to issue advocacy and the 2030 Agenda.
-You have ongoing support from the local community which your organization supports
– You are currently involved with leading youth networks, movements, organizations, or support youth-led entrepreneurship
– You oversee and/or partner with a broader team in your existing role
3- STORYTELLING & RESONANCE
– You are active on social media or are willing to engage on social media
– There is no active criticism of you/your organization
– There is no evidence of your active criticism of prominent brands on social media
– You speak English and have excellent public speaking, communication, and leadership skills
– You have demonstrated a commitment to solving social challenges and an ability to lead and inspire others effectively
– Your work has the potential to shift human behavior, inspire youth to take action, and build a sense of community
Application Process
- Visit the apply link.
- Fill out the form given Carefully and submit it before the deadline.
- SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION
– You uploaded all documents requested
– You uploaded an introductory video that is no longer than 2 minutes
– You included your bio, and additional information on your work and replied to all guiding questions
– You included links to all active social media channels
Application Deadline: May 7, 2023
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