If I am selected, what expenses will Global Changemakers cover?

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, and food and accommodation for the duration of the summit. For Changemakers already in South Africa, your transport to the summit venue will be covered along with the other expenses.

If I am selected, what expenses are NOT covered by Global Changemakers

Changemakers who require a visa to enter South Africa will need to arrange and pay for their visa at their own expense while we will provide the supporting invitation documents. They will also need to pay the cost to get to their country's main airport. We will also ask all participants to provide proof of health and accident insurance (it can be travel insurance) with coverage in South Africa for the duration of the Summit.

Why do you charge an application fee?

To make the summit accessible to all, we cover all the major expenses for selected changemakers. The application fee, less than 0.5% of the average cost per person at the summit, allows us to do so. After participating in the summit, changemakers can apply for grant funding to implement their ideas; if any fees from the applications are left over, they contribute to this pool of funds. Beyond making the event accessible to selected participants, we hope that by charging an application fee, those applying are serious about their commitment to participating at the summit and as part of our network of global changemakers. All of the summit's team members work on a voluntary basis and do not receive any application fees.

I don't speak English, can I still apply?

All of the sessions at the summit will be conducted in English and so a working understanding of the language is key. We will assess this through your application video and through an interview for those who make it to the third round of selection.

I am 20 years old and will turn 21 in 2024. May I still apply?

Yes, but only if you will be 21 at the time of the summit. So if you were born before 21 October,2003, you can apply.

I am 29 but will turn 30 in 2024. May I still apply?

Yes, you can apply, so long as you are still 29 years old during the Summit. If you were born after 25 October 1994, you can apply.

Is there a specific quota for people from each country?

No. We will strive for geographic and gender representation as far as possible, but otherwise no. The Global Changemakers network also has people of all nationalities, religions, major languages, ethnicities, races, backgrounds, genders, sexualities and areas of work, everyone can be a changemaker.

Global Youth Summit 2024 [Fully Funded]: Apply by May 26

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7 months ago

Applications are invited for the Global Youth Summit 2024. The last date for the application is May 26, 2024. Check all the details below!

Global Changemakers is an international youth organisation that aims to support youth in creating positive change towards more fair, just, and sustainable communities. We do this through skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grants. They have trained over 50K young people from over 190 countries and provided grants to 500 youth-led projects in partnership with organisations such as the Shawn Mendes Foundation that have combined impacted over 16 million people.

They have organised four Virtual Youth Summits, twelve fully funded Global Youth Summits, four Regional Summits in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe, and many other skill-building events worldwide.

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We’re thrilled to announce the Global Youth Summit 2024, a fully funded, transformative experience! This year, Global Changemakers is inviting young leaders from across the globe to join us in Cape Town, South Africa, from 21-25 October 2024.

This year’s summit is not just a meeting place but a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and visions for a better future. Young Changemakers, aged 21-29 and living in any corner of the world, are invited to apply for a chance to participate in an unforgettable week of skills development, networking, and capacity building. You’ll embark on a journey of growth, collaboration, and action with a diverse group of some of the world’s most inspiring youth leaders.

The Global Youth Summit 2024 participants will have the unique opportunity to connect with over 1300 changemakers in our international network and become eligible for grant funding to bring their impactful projects to life.

Don’t want to miss your chance to embark on an incredible journey with the fully funded Global Youth Summit? Our simple *three-step application process is your gateway to connecting with fellow Changemakers and diving into a week of growth, inspiration, and action. Each step ensures that every participant brings unique value and vision to our collective mission.

Just fill out the form below, and we’ll send you an email in a week’s time to come back and complete your application. Fill this for frequent updates and reminders!

Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.

The last date for the application is May 26, 2024.

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