Global Changemakers is thrilled to unveil the Global Youth Summit 2024, offering a fully funded and transformative experience! This year, Global Changemakers extends a warm invitation to young leaders worldwide to join Global Changemakers in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 21st to 25th, 2024.
Opportunity Details
The summit isn’t just a gathering; it’s a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and visions for a better future. Global Changemakers invites young Changemakers, aged 21-29, from every corner of the globe to apply for a chance to participate in an unforgettable week of skills development, networking, and capacity building. Together with a diverse group of some of the world’s most inspiring youth leaders, you’ll embark on a journey of growth, collaboration, and action.
Participants of the Global Youth Summit 2024 will gain invaluable access to over 1300 Changemakers in Global Changemakers’ international network and become eligible for grant funding to bring their impactful projects to life.
What’s Covered?
Global Changemakers is an international youth organization with a mission to support youth in creating positive change towards fairer, more just, and sustainable communities. Global Changemakers achieves this through skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grants.
For Changemakers selected from outside South Africa, Global Changemakers will cover the flight to and from your country’s main airport, transport within South Africa, food, and accommodation for the duration of the summit. For Changemakers already in South Africa, transport to the summit venue and other expenses will be covered.
Non-Covered Expenses
Changemakers requiring a visa to enter South Africa will need to arrange and pay for their visa at their own expense, although Global Changemakers will provide supporting invitation documents. Additionally, participants must provide proof of health and accident insurance covering the summit duration in South Africa.
Language Requirement
Proficiency in English is essential, as all summit sessions will be conducted in English.
Age Eligibility
Applicants must be 21-29 years old at the time of the summit.
Diverse Representation
While Global Changemakers prioritizes geographic and gender diversity, our network embraces individuals from various backgrounds, beliefs, languages, and identities.
Video Application Guidelines
Application videos should succinctly introduce applicants and address key questions about their initiatives and aspirations for positive change.
Technical Assistance
Applicants encountering technical issues with video submission are encouraged to seek guidance from Global Changemakers’ resources or reach out for assistance promptly.