International Forum, We the Youth 2025

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About International Forum, We the Youth

International Forum, We the Youth (IFWY) is a global platform that connects young people with policymakers from around the world. By blending a vibrant youth festival with meaningful policy dialogues, IFWY empowers youth to set their own agendas, drive social change, and lead with innovation and sustained engagement.

The theme for 2025 is: Our Sustainable Future Peace and Cooperation

Thematic Focus Areas of the Forum:

• Environmental Sustainability
• Economic Transformation
• Social Justice and Equality
• Technological Innovations and Ethical Considerations
• Peace and Cooperation
• Collective Action, Solidarity and Democracy

• Sponsor Organisation: International Forum, We the Youth

Benefits of International Forum, We the Youth

Catalysts’ Benefits and Privileges

• Holds the prestigious IFWY Catalyst title for one year
• Eligibility to participate in the Regional Dialogue
• Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Certificate of participation
• Lifetime membership of IFWY
• Becomes part of the IFWY alumnae network

Explorers’ Benefits and Privileges

• Holds the prestigious IFWY Explorer title for one year
• Eligibility to participate in the Conference: Our Sustainable Future
• Round-trip airfare (domestic and international, economy class)
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Certificate of participation

Navigators’ Benefits and Privileges

• Holds the prestigious IFWY Navigator title for one year
• Serves as a global ambassador for the policy solutions produced from IFWY
• Travel opportunities to participate in international fora

International Forum, We the Youth Requirements

• Aged 18 to 35, or anybody embodying a young mindset of openness, adaptability, and commitment to change.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainable development, such as peacebuilding, climate action, social justice, or innovation.
• Commitment to attend the full duration of the event(s) in person if selected.

Application Date and Process

Apply?

Follow the steps below to complete your application
and share your voice with the world.

Step 1: Prepare Your Materials

• Self-Introduction: A brief written or recorded (video) introduction (max 500 words or 1 minute) telling us who you are, your background, and why you want to be part of IFWY.
• 3-Minute Policy Message: Share your thoughts on a key issue you care about—whether it's climate,
• peace, justice, or equality.

You may:
1. Record a 3-minute video or audio.
2. Upload it to video or audio sharing platform such as YouTube and Vimeo and provide
     the platform with its link or submit a short-written message. (max 1,500 words)

Step 2: Complete the Application Form

• Fill out the official Application Form, with your personal information, regional affiliation, and responses to the motivation questions.

Step 3: Submit and Share

• You will receive a confirmation email.
• Self-introductions and policy messages will be shared online during the peer voting phase.
• You are also welcome to share them to your network.

Step 4: Selection of participants for the Regional Dialogue and Korean Diaspora Dialogue

The top 50 from each region called Catalysts will join in-person Regional Dialogue (July – August, exact dates to be announced soon) to co-create regionally grounded policy recommendations. These 250 Catalysts (50 per region) will be selected through online voting in each region, giving both youth and the public a direct role in choosing who will represent their region. In addition, 50 Catalysts will be also selected in the same way for Korean Diaspora Dialogue.

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Application Deadline

16 June, 2025

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