THE LEARNINGPLANET
YOUTH FELLOWS COMMUNITY
Why become a Youth Fellow?
Your work deserves to be highlighted and amplified on a global stage. By becoming a LearningPlanet Youth Fellow, you’ll be able to be part of a growing, empowered community of inspiring young individuals from around the world!
What are the benefits?
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Being recognised as a LearningPlanet Youth Fellow
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Connecting with fellow gamechangers online and at community events, such as at the yearly Youth Fellows Assembly
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Participating in LearningPlanet action groups
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Exposure via interviews and social media
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Showcasing your work at the global LearningPlanet Festival
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Access to youth-focused opportunities emanating from LearningPlanet members and partners (volunteering, internships, events, etc.)
Are you between 12 and 25 years old and feel inspired? Apply today - we can't wait to meet you!
Application requirements
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A photo that represents you
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A short biography (aim for 300 characters)
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Information about initiatives you are involved in
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What makes you excited to be a Youth Fellow
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If you are under 18: Your parents' signed consent
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Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Your level of engagement in initiatives for social change
- The clarity of your presentation and vision
- Your focus on one of the following social impact topics: education, health & well-being, rights or sustainability.
You’ll receive a response from us in 2 weeks!
- Your level of engagement in initiatives for social change
Meet the Youth Fellows
Meet the Youth Council
The Council is composed of 18 members of the Youth Fellows, with the goal of truly putting the leadership and strategic decisions of the Youth Action Group in the hands of the youth themselves.
Bianca
Kenya
Youth Council
Chris
Taipei
Youth Council
Derek
Canada
Youth Council
Flora
Malawi
Youth Council
Gabrielle
United Kingdom
Youth Council
Jasmine
New Zealand
Youth Council
Jonas
Denmark
Youth Council
Mawloda
Bangladesh
Youth Council
Miya
India
Youth Council
Mohammed
Liberia
Youth Council
Obadia
India
Youth Council
Reem
France
Youth Council
Ryan
United States
Youth Council
Salim
Tunisia
Youth Council
Tariq
Nigeria
Youth Council
Walter
Uganda
Youth Council
Billy
United States
Youth Council
Yuiko
Japan
Youth Council
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