Applications call for Commonwealth Correspondents Program 2020

Commonwealth Correspondents are regular contributors to YourCommonwealth.org. They are aspiring youth leaders or writers from Commonwealth countries who want to engage with the rest of the world. Correspondents are keen to tell other people about ordinary or extraordinary issues or events occurring in their community, town, country or region.

YourCommonwealth.org

YourCommonwealth.org is a website created and crafted by young people, students and youth leaders. Its contributors come from across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific. A hive of fresh ideas and creativity, the website is a space where people under 30 who care about things like injustice, poverty or the environment can swap experiences and viewpoints.

Benefits

There are several benefits of becoming a Correspondent: It is hugely satisfying to know that your articles are being read by other young people from all around the world it’s also a way of making friends and learning new things. The articles may influence opinion across the Commonwealth and within member governments, they are likely to be read by lots of people at the Commonwealth Secretariat and other organizations.

In addition to that, selected correspondents will

• Have an opportunity to join an international platfrom which writes and covers global issues.
• Meet and interact with young from all over the world from diverse backgrounds.
• Receive mentorship and guidance by experienced editors.

Role 

To become a Commonwealth Correspondent, all you have to do is commit to writing at least one short article every two months and abide by the Code of Conduct.

For more information, read FAQs.