Swedish Institute’s Young Connectors of the Future Programme 2018

YCF will give you:

• New tools, methods and perspectives that is needed when working for an equal and sustainable society.
• Greater understanding of the environment and issues on a local, regional and global level
• Personal insights and self-awareness as a leader, a change-maker and a person
• Meet and get to exchange ideas with other experts, inspire each other and share experiences on common challenges.
• Hands-on training with digital tools, tactics and security
• A strong and active alumni network that support each other in driving important changes in society

Young Connectors of the Future – YCF

Are you a leader with a vision? Do you want to make a change? Young Connectors of the Future (YCF) is a leadership programme for people who want to work for positive change in society – and in themselves. If you are open-minded and want a real learning challenge, apply for a seat among the YCF. The call for applications for YCF 2018 is open between 8 January and 6 February.

You can apply to YCF if you:

• Have a leading position in your work for social change (for example in your work as a civil servant, a youth politician, a legal worker, a journalist, a social worker, a social entrepreneur or a cultural worker).
• Work in a collaborative setting, where you have a leadership role (formal or informal)
• Are working actively for democracy, sustainability, diversity and/or human rights
• Are between 22 and 32 years old (born 1985 – 1996)
• Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
• Are a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
• Can take part in all parts of the programme
• Are prepared to forward competences and knowledge you gain from the programme.

Please note that we are not able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements

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