HundrED is seeking applications for the Youth Ambassador Programme in partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB) as part of Festival of Hope supports young changemakers to create and build upon social impact projects addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through online workshops and discussions, opportunities for mentorship and ongoing engagement in a closed Discord channel, Youth Ambassadors learn, ideate and collaborate to make a positive impact in their communities while addressing global questions. In addition to providing support to these young changemakers, this program builds a supportive, kind, inspiring and safe online community of young people aged 12 – 19.
The program is entirely online. The platform where they will connect is Discord, where they will have an online forum and will be able to chat anytime.
Benefits
As a Youth Ambassador you will:
- Connect to a global community of like-minded young people
- Gain confidence to develop your own idea through workshops, webinars and events that are geared towards helping you develop your social impact project
- Build resilience when things don’t work out and support to adapt and change your innovation
- Be inspired by the amazing and positive things happening in the world
- Better understand the SDG’s and social impact projects that are making a difference
Eligibility
You are a right fit to be a Youth Ambassador if:
- You are between the age of 12 – 19 (as of February 1, 2024);
- You want to make a difference in the world by using your voice;
- You are excited to learn about social impact project creation;
- You are passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals.
Application Process
Applications to become a Youth Ambassador for the February-May cohort open on December 18, 2023, and close on January 22, 2024.
Note that in order to apply, they ask you to send a link to video of yourself answering the question: “What action would you take in order to make a positive impact in your community?”
Deadline: January 22, 2024
Click HERE to Apply