Applications Invited for Women Deliver Young Leaders Program 2020

About the Organization:

Women Deliver is a leading global advocate that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. Their advocacy drives investment – political and financial – in the lives of girls and women worldwide. They harness evidence and unite diverse voices to spark commitment to gender equality.

Young Leaders Program:

Women Deliver is looking for 300 passionate young advocates to join them in creating a more gender-equal world. The award winning Women Deliver Young Leader Program connects passionate young advocates with the platforms, people and resources to amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, women deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality. Since its inception, the program has worked with 700 young advocates from 138 countries who are on the front lines of initiates to advance gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women.

The next class of Women Deliver Young Leaders will be on boarded in May 2020, and will then have access to the program’s platforms, people, and resources. Class of 2020 participants in good standing will also be offered access to scholarships to the Women Deliver 2022 Conference, and upon successful completion of the program, join the Women Deliver Young Leaders Alumni Network  

Eligibility Criteria:

• In order to meet the requirement of the program, applicants MUST:
• Be between the ages of 15-28 at the start of the program (1 May 2020)
• Be proficient in English
• Have regular access to email and the internet
• Have a valid passport, or be willing to acquire one at own expense, and be able to travel internationally
• Have access to a bank account or PayPal account for sponsored opportunities

They welcome applicants from passionate and diverse advocates from across the globe:

• From all levels of experience with advocacy work through avenues such as policy change, community organizing, journalism and media, law, academic, research, medical and healthcare provision, and other relevant sector
• Whose work focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights or other gender equality issues
• With diverse experience, including those who identity as: LGBTQIA+, indigenous, living with HIV, ethnic or religious minorities, living with disability, forcibly displaced from or within their country, older adolescents ages 15-19, residing in rural areas, and other historically marginalized populations

Women Deliver Young Leaders also gain:

• Global visibility as champions for the health and rights of girls and women through media and communications opportunities
• Networking opportunities with high-level decision-makers, media, private sector representatives, and other change makers including other Women Deliver Young Leaders, Alumni and activists around the world
• Membership to the Women Deliver Young Leaders Alumni Network for continued learning, networking and support upon successful completion of the program   

Requirements:

Women Deliver Young Leaders have access to a no. of opportunities to strengthen their skills and participate meaningfully in advocacy efforts. A TOR, which will detail all commitments and expectations, will be shared with selected applicants before the start of the program. These commitments and expectations include:

• Upholding the values and policies of Women Deliver
• Adhering to the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program Value Statement as listed in the application, representing the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program with dignity and professionalism
• Regularly checking and responding to communication from Women Deliver. Successful completion of Digital University coursework, which requires 2-4 hours per week over a period of 10 weeks
• Attendance and participation at the Women Deliver 2022 Conference and Young Leaders PreConference, which will be announced in the near future, Women Deliver Young Leaders will receive sponsorship to participate in the conference
• Successful completion of any opportunities that you may be selected for such as Speakers Bureau, workshops or grants

Deadline: 13 March, 2020 before 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET)

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