European Development Days Young Leaders Program 2021

This post provides detailed information about the European Development Days Young Leaders Program, how you can participate, and lots more. You can scroll the table of contents below to get an insight into all that this post entails.

About European Development Days Young Leaders Program

The European Commission is inviting young people from around the world to play an active role in this year’s EDD. The EC is looking for 15 extraordinary young people aged 21-26 who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the development field. The Young Leaders Programme will consist of a 10-day visit to Brussels, where Young Leaders will meet EU experts, stakeholders and play a leading role in the EDD Programme, which will include speaking in a various session alongside global leaders.

Level/Field of Study

European Development Days Young Leaders Program is a Conference that focuses on leadership field.

Eligible Nationality

This European Development Days Young Leaders Program is opened for All nationality.

Host Nationality

This program is hosted in Belgium.

Requirements:

In the spirit of this year’s theme, gender equality and the empowerment and engagement of women and girls in sustainable development, 15 young people between the ages of 21 and 26 will be selected to represent their generation during the development sector’s European event of the year.Young leaders are selected based on their exceptional skills, past experience and passion toward the goals set forth by the European Commission.These young leaders will visit EU institutions, debate with development policy-makers and participate in a variety of workshops surrounding the topics and themes of this year’s European Development Days.

Note, the application form must include:

General information about yourselfYour chosen EDD 2021 Topic A two-minute video in EnglishHow you will represent your generation at EDDYour experienceYour involvementAdditional InformationReferences

Click this link to get the application form https://www.eudevdays.eu/sites/default/files/m-_edd2021-youngleadersprogramme-application_form.pdf

Protecting and Investing in the world’s women

Participants will discuss how to empower women and girls so that they have more control over their lives, improved access to quality education and skills, health and other services, to finances, economic activity and to decent employment, while amplifying the voices and participation in the decision-making of girls and women across the globe. Since 2006, the EDD has brought together some of the most influential and committed actors working to promote sustainable development and solve the development challenges facing the world today. Also, EDD 2021 aims to continue the global discussion and promote the policies and goals of the European Commission on international development. Note, special attention will be given to youth participation and exchanges of views among and with young leaders. Key Documents

Fill Out the Application Form for the European Development Days Young Leaders Programme