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Apply for UNESCO’s Youth for Peace Programme

Launching in 2025 under the theme “Learning to Collaborate for a Shared Future: Using Dialogue to Foster Social Cohesion in a World on the Move”, this flagship initiative will select 50 young leaders (aged 25–45) worldwide, offering:

  • USD 10,000 grants each to implement impactful peace-building projects in local communities between October 2025 and May 2026
  • Online leadership workshops starting September 2025 focused on dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution
  • A Knowledge Sharing Forum in Guangzhou, China, April 2026 with mentorship, advocacy training, and UNESCO network building 
  • Entry into a global alumni network, empowering changemakers to stay connected and multiply their impact 

Who Should Apply?

This is for YOU if you are:

  • Be between 25 and 45 years old as of 1 September 2025.
  • Have a proven record of leadership in their field.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to intercultural dialogue and social impact.
  • Have the potential to influence and create change within their communities.
  • Be available to participate in all components of the programme

Key Dates & Application Details

  • Deadline: 22 June 2025, 23:59 CET (Paris time) 
  • Apply HERE

Selected fellows will receive training, funding, mentorship, and the platform to make real, measurable change in their communities through dialogue and understanding.

Apply for UNESCO’s Youth for Peace Programme
Native Media June 19, 2025
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