UNFPA Young Creators Lab 2026 | Fully Online Regional Program for Young Digital Creators in Asia-Pacific

Applications are now open for the UNFPA Young Creators Lab 2026, a fully online regional capacity-building program designed to empower young digital creators and youth-led organizations across Asia and the Pacific. Organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia and the Pacific Regional Office, the program equips participants with the skills to create reliable, rights-based, and engaging digital content on health, gender equality, and youth empowerment.

As young people increasingly rely on social media for information about health, relationships, and rights, the Young Creators Lab aims to combat misinformation by training a new generation of ethical and informed content creators. Participants will receive expert-led instruction, mentorship, and the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across the region.

Program Overview

• Organizer: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia and the Pacific
• Program: UNFPA Young Creators Lab 2026
• Program Type: Online Youth Leadership & Digital Content Creation Program
• Program Mode: Fully Online
• Program Duration: August – October 2026
• Live Sessions: Nine interactive online sessions (every Tuesday at 11:00 AM Bangkok Time)
• Eligible Applicants: Young creators and youth-led organizations across Asia and the Pacific
• Application Deadline: 17 July 2026

Program Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Free participation in the regional online program
• Live training from UNFPA experts and partners
• Practical digital content creation skills
• Training on AI tools for content creators
• Mentorship throughout the program
• Networking with young creators across Asia-Pacific
• Opportunity to develop an optional capstone project
• Showcase selected projects during Premiere Day
• UNFPA Young Creators Lab Completion Certificate upon successful completion.

Learning Topics

The program covers eight key learning pillars:

• Digital Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) content production
• Gender equality and positive masculinity messaging
• AI fluency for digital creators
• Identifying and countering misinformation
• Preventing technology-facilitated gender-based violence
• Universal design and digital accessibility
• Audience growth and social media algorithms
• Online advocacy, storytelling, and content amplification.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be 18–29 years old.
• Live in a country within the Asia-Pacific region covered by UNFPA.
• Be actively creating digital content or represent a youth-led organization producing content for young audiences.
• Demonstrate an interest in:
  • Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)
  • Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
  • Gender equality
  • Healthy relationships
  • Youth empowerment
• Have a commitment to producing ethical, accurate, and inclusive digital content.

Follower count is not considered during selection. Both micro and emerging creators are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment

Participants should expect to dedicate approximately:

• Nine live online sessions
• Weekly learning activities (“sprints”)
• Interactive quizzes after each session
• Around 4–6 hours per week
• Additional time for the optional capstone project.

Completion Certificate

Participants will earn the UNFPA Young Creators Lab Completion Certificate if they:

• Attend at least 6 of the 9 live sessions
• Pass all required quizzes (minimum 70% score)
• Complete required learning activities
• Follow the program’s community guidelines.

The optional capstone project is not required to receive the certificate.

Accessibility Features

UNFPA has designed the program to be inclusive by providing:

• Live captions
• Screen-reader-friendly materials
• Low-bandwidth session recordings
• Plain-language summaries
• Dedicated accessibility support.

Why Apply?

The UNFPA Young Creators Lab offers an outstanding opportunity to:

• Build professional digital storytelling skills.
• Learn directly from UN experts.
• Strengthen your knowledge of gender equality and health communication.
• Expand your regional network of young creators.
• Develop ethical, AI-informed content creation practices.
• Gain a recognized certificate from a United Nations agency.
• Showcase your work to a regional audience through the capstone project.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UNFPA Young Creators Lab webpage.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Submit your application before 17 July 2026.
4. Await the selection results from UNFPA.

   The UNFPA Young Creators Lab 2026 is an excellent opportunity for young digital creators across Asia and the Pacific to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy, and leadership skills while contributing to accurate, inclusive, and rights-based online content. With expert-led training, regional networking, mentorship, and a UNFPA completion certificate, the program is ideal for aspiring creators who want to make a meaningful impact through digital media. If you are passionate about youth empowerment, gender equality, and responsible content creation, don’t miss this opportunity to apply before 17 July 2026.