Applications Invited for Your Big Year Global Citizens Challenge

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About the Organization

At Your Big Year®, we envision a world where young people can reach their full capacity and apply their unique capabilities to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Our long-term goal is to provide equitable opportunities as we believe anyone can make an impact - big or small.

About the Challenge

Your Big Year is challenging young leaders across the world to build positive bridges between diverse cultures! In fact, young leaders from 106 countries have already participated in seven virtual challenges!

If you want to create long-lasting friendships, learn new skills and make a real impact - then the Your Big Year Global Citizens Challenge is for you! Our online dynamic program provides young people with a transformative, and collaborative way to meet and work with peers worldwide. By participating, you will gain skills in digital collaboration, social impact, and cultural understanding, and learn about future career-building opportunities directly from professionals.

Program activities include:

• Penpal Sessions - interactive hangout video calls with other participants,
• Virtual Tours - exclusive interactive tours from attractions in our host city,
• Interactive Activities & Virtual Passports - team-based group work with your peers,
• Industry Speakers - presentations and panel discussions from amazing speakers from the travel and tourism industry,
• International Action Hub - immersive brainstorming and collaborative work through an interactive virtual space.

Our participants are in every time zone around the world. Therefore, the event has been designed with flexibility. Participants join at all hours between school, work, and other commitments - and some have so much fun that they stay on 24/7!

Eligibility

The Global Citizens Challenge committee will select up to 200 young people to participate in each challenge:

• February Challenge: 15-20 year olds including schools and classes.
• October Challenge:  21-30 year olds including Universities.

The Committee is seeking self-driven, diverse individuals who bring passion, energy, and a desire to learn. We don’t judge by traditional credentials but by alignment with our values:

• Passionate about making a change
• Eager to learn about different cultures from peers with diverse backgrounds
• Desire to meet and connect with a variety of people
• Wish to grow as a young professional through an online experience
• Aim to grow personally, gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your community
• Seek to make a meaningful impact in your life and the world!

How to Apply

February Challenge application deadline: January 25, 2025

Individuals

Classrooms / groups

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