
Welcome to the JWF Global Youth Leadership Programme!
JWF GYLP is an immersive experience tailored program for a select group of young individuals eager to explore global affairs, platforms, and opportunities. This initiative equips participants aged 18-32 with leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through engagement with the JWF executive team, guest speakers, and experts worldwide. Organized by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF), an international civil society organization registered in New York State and affiliated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
Vision
Our program seeks to inspire global leaders to realize their full potential. By providing leadership opportunities, we aim to empower youth to transform the world through innovative projects for sustainable peace and development.
Mission
Our mission is to build a network of global leaders committed to positive change through youth-led projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program cultivates leaders and changemakers by fostering engagement, exchange, action, and impact on social, economic, and environmental issues at local, national, and global levels.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the leadership program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the JWF Global Youth Leadership Program.
Program Description
The JWF Global Youth Leadership Program is a dynamic leadership initiative emphasizing experiential and hands-on learning through intensive workshops, webinars, mentorship, and interactive discussions with global affairs professionals, experts, and scholars. This blend of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and mentorship aims to prepare youth for success in academic and professional pursuits, fostering experiential learning and providing profound insights to address global challenges.
Participants will have the chance to connect with diplomats, experts, and youth leaders, enhancing their advocacy and collaborative skills. Through online interactive discussions, they will explore sustainable development goals and innovative solutions to contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Our program encourages participants to engage in global platforms and events, offering hands-on experiences for personal and professional growth in global studies and sustainable development goals. Emphasizing diversity, multiculturalism, and global citizenship, we believe in the potential of all participants to become great leaders, providing equal opportunities for them to fulfill their dreams.
Program Goals
- Provide opportunities to meet professionals and experts from the United Nations and other global platforms.
- Foster experiential learning through youth-led projects.
- Transfer knowledge and skills into practice through research and fieldwork on social, economic, political, and environmental issues.
- Contribute to the sustainable development goals.
Outcomes
- Participants will learn from practical knowledge and experience.
- Participants will gain access to a network of diplomats, professionals, and experts.
- Participants will actively participate in global events and take action.
- Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the webinars.
Format
The program consists of 6 virtual sessions held monthly. Each session focuses on different contemporary topics in accordance with global events and priority working areas outlined by the United Nations and Global Organizations. Webinars, hosted by the JWF team, feature professionals, experts, and scholars engaging in interactive dialogue with participants.
Meaningful participation and engagement are paramount, with sessions conducted online via Zoom. Participants are expected to actively join sessions, keeping their cameras open for successful interactions. Please note that completing 4 out of 6 sessions is mandatory to receive the JWF Global Leadership Programme Certificate.
Expectations
- Participants are expected to write 1 blog post on one of the GYLP 2025 Themes. These articles will be published at www.jwf.org/blog. (1000-1200 words)
- During the course of the GYLP 2025, participants are expected to attend 2 in-person events on human rights or sustainable development within their location.
- Participants are encouraged the group on the outcome of their engagement. (3-5 minutes reflections)
- If attending in-person events are inconvenient or not available, this requirement can be replaced by online events.
- Working Group projects will be encouraged on variety of human rights topics and the expected outcomes are:
- Organizing in-person / online panels OR Recording interviews OR
- Producing infographics, social media engagements OR
- Present projects at SDGs Roundtable as Youth-led Initiatives
GYLP 2025 Webinar Schedule
Session 1: Welcome Session, Orientation, Opportunities at the UN
January 30, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 2: Global Youth Leadership and Empowerment Programs
February 27, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 3: Women`s Empowerment and Gender Equality
March 27, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 4: Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Resolution
April 24, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 5: Actions to Combat Climate Change
May 29, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 6: Interfaith and Civil Society Contributions
June 26, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Graduation: Certificate Ceremony and Reflections
July 3, 2025 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
* GYLP also includes training sessions on Media and Communications Skills, Professional Development, CV-Resume Writing, Job Interviews, etc.
* Please note that session topics are subject to change and participants will be informed in advance of any schedule updates.
Participation Fee
There is a participation fee for GYLP 2025 as follows:
- $240 USD for participants from developed countries (U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, Australia, etc.)
- $120 USD for participants from developing countries (all other regions)
Program fees must be submitted after you receive a confirmation email for your acceptance to the GLYP 2025.
Highlights about the GYLP 2025
Become Youth Representatives and Ambassadors
| |
Program
| Skills
|
Important Global Platforms Program Dates
* Please click on the months for program websites. |
Contact Us
Journalists and Writers Foundation
E-mail: info@jwf.org
Websites: www.jwf.org | www.jwfAcademy.org
BECOME A PART OF THE
GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
CLASS OF 2025
No comment yet, add your voice below!