Applications call for International Youth Foundation Virtual Summit 2020

In October 2020 IYF will host Our Future, Our Voices—a virtual summit by, for, and with young people. Committed to creating an inclusive platform, IYF is issuing an open call for applications from young changemakers ages 10 to 35. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a session as a storyteller, skill-builder, or strategist, download this information packet.

Summary

The week of October 19-23, 2020, IYF will host Our Future, Our Voices, a virtual summit by, for, and with young people. Speakers will lead conversations about how to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable future, engaging other young leaders, aspiring change-makers, and allies from the corporate,
government, funder, and nonprofit sectors.

Young people are leading the charge for change and creating a future for us all. IYF is committed to making Our Future, Our Voices an inclusive platform that amplifies diverse ideas and identities. That’s where you come

• Do you have a story of social change to tell?
• Can you share a model or strategy that has a positive impact on a societal problem?
• Can you teach other change-makers a must-have skill?

Themes

Our Future, Our Voices will convene along three thematic tracks that align with clusters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Ensure that all human beings can fulfill their potential and live with dignity, equality, and health.
• Protect the planet so it can support the needs of present and future generations.
• Build a prosperous, ethical, and sustainable economy that works for everyone–including the most vulnerable.

Who can apply?

Whether you’re working in your school, local community, city, country, or the world – impacting 5 people or 500,000 – if you’re a young person creating positive change and you’re excited to share your experience with others, we want you to apply. International Youth Foundation Virtual Summit is open to considering applications from people of all backgrounds and ages, and we strongly encourage youth from marginalized or underserved communities to apply.

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