Applications are now open for the UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellowship 2025 for young education advocates, researchers, practitioners, and Edtech innovators.
About UNICEF
UNICEF, originally the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and now known as the United Nations Children’s Fund since 1953, is a UN agency dedicated to providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children globally. Operating in 192 countries and territories, UNICEF is one of the most recognized social welfare organizations worldwide. Its work includes offering immunizations and disease prevention, treating children and mothers with HIV, improving childhood and maternal nutrition, enhancing sanitation, promoting education, and delivering emergency relief during disasters.
Programme Details
Are you a young visionary ready to shape the future of education and advocacy for children?
UNICEF is looking for young visionaries and changemakers who are between 15 and 25 years old, driven to transform the education space, and advocate for the rights and well-being of children—both today and for future generations.
If you are a young education advocate, researcher, practitioner, Edtech entrepreneur, or innovator, and ready to make an impact in education and child rights, this fellowship is for you.
Apply today and join UNICEF in building a better future for every child.
Eligibility
- Interest/Experience: Demonstrated interest in education, research, youth engagement, and/or advocacy. Experience in facilitation, workshop delivery, STEAM, or advocacy campaigns is a plus.
- Commitment: Availability to dedicate 7–10 hours per week from January to September 2025.
- Skills: Strong communication (written and verbal); proficiency in English is required, with additional UN languages as a bonus.
- Residency: Applicants must reside in one of the following countries: Algeria, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Ecuador, Haiti, or the USA.
- Applications are also open to participants in UNICEF regions of Europe & Central Asia, South Asia, and East Asia & the Pacific.
Benefits
As a UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellow, you will:
- Be part of a global network of youth advocates and leaders.
- Gain hands-on experience in child rights, foresight research, youth engagement, and advocacy.
- Contribute to shaping education and child rights discussions on a global stage, including the Leading Minds Conference.
- Will receive a stipend for work and contributions during the fellowship period.
How to Apply?
UNICEF is inviting creative submissions that showcase your vision for the future as part of the application process. You can submit your content in various forms, including a short story, video, poem, song, visual art, or any other expressive medium of your choice.
Interested candidates can apply online via this link.
Deadline
The last date of application is January 5, 2025.
