The Youth Forum [YLF] is a multidisciplinary program on social, economic, and political challenges at the national, continental, as well as global levels. It brings together talented active young minds and political activists who are working towards social justice and democracy.

Eligibility for the Youth Forum

• Between 21 and 35 years old
• Also, is a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• With interest in politics
• In addition, involved in a project or initiative and/or active in civil society, political parties, or trade unions

Application Submission for the Youth Forum

Please send your application, consisting of:

1. a one-page motivation letter
2. your detailed CV in PDF format

You can send these to info.tanzania(at)fes.de or submit a hard copy to the FES office located along with Mwai Kibaki Road latest by Thursday, 17th February 2022 at 14.00 hours.

More on Motivation Letter

Your motivation letter should refer to your voluntary engagement in society and explain what you are expecting from the YLF. It should answer the following questions:

1. Why are you applying for this program (professional, personal motives)? How will your participation help nurture your engagement and transform your community (or) and organization?
2. What do you contribute? Which of your (professional) skills, knowledge, experiences do you consider particularly suitable for completing this program?
3. Apart from your studies: What else have you been involved with (scientifically, politically, socially or culturally)?

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Interviews will be scheduled for March 2022 in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar respectively.