{"id":31105,"date":"2025-10-26T09:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T09:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=31105"},"modified":"2025-10-26T09:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T09:51:50","slug":"join-the-unesco-global-youth-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=31105","title":{"rendered":"Join the UNESCO Global Youth Community!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"844\">Are you a young changemaker or part of a youth-led organization working to create a better world? The <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"602\">UNESCO Global Youth Community (GYC)<\/strong> is now welcoming new members from around the world. This platform connects passionate young people and youth organizations with global opportunities, learning resources, partnerships, and spaces for meaningful participation in UNESCO\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"892\">What is the UNESCO Global Youth Community?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1235\">The <strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"948\">GYC is a youth-run and youth-centered platform<\/strong> dedicated to empowering young leaders to co-design, co-implement, and scale initiatives across UNESCO\u2019s fields of competence. It was launched following the 11th UNESCO Youth Forum, where 75 youth delegates co-created a strategy for long-term and meaningful youth engagement with UNESCO.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1255\">The GYC exists to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<li data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1315\">\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1315\">Strengthen youth participation in global decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1377\">\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1377\">Support youth-to-youth collaboration and capacity building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1421\">\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1421\">Showcase youth-led innovation and impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1474\">Foster intergenerational dialogue and co-learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1516\">Why Join the GYC? (Key Benefits)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1554\">As a GYC member, you gain access to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1949\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1573\">Networking:<\/strong> Connect with youth innovators and experts across the globe<br data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1655\">Collaboration:<\/strong> Partner on local or international youth-led projects<br data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1711\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1730\">Learning Hub:<\/strong> Access courses, webinars, publications, and toolkits<br data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1806\">Opportunities:<\/strong> Apply for internships, consultancies, visibility &amp; support<br data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1883\">Advocacy:<\/strong> Join global campaigns and amplify youth voices in policy spaces<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1973\">Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1994\">For Individuals<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2045\">To become a GYC member as an individual, you must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<li data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2073\">\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2073\">Be <strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2073\">18 to 35 years old<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<p data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2237\">Be studying or working in at least one UNESCO priority area:<br data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2139\" \/><strong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2237\">Education, Natural Sciences, Social &amp; Human Sciences, Culture, Communication, or Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2277\">For Youth Organizations &amp; Networks<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2318\">Eligible organizations or networks must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2629\">\n<li data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2358\">Be <strong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2358\">youth-led and\/or youth-focused<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2415\">\n<p data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2415\">Operate at local, national, regional, or global levels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2483\">Be participatory, transparent, democratic, and non-discriminatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2523\">\n<p data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2523\">Work in UNESCO\u2019s fields of competence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2629\">\n<p data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2629\">Be <strong data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2552\">formally registered<\/strong> (If not registered, you can still contact <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:gyc@unesco.org\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2609\">gyc@unesco.org<\/a> to explore options)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2666\">How to Apply \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<li data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2733\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2733\">Fill out the online \u201cExpression of Interest\u201d questionnaire<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2859\">\n<p data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2859\"><strong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2757\">Check your email<\/strong> (including spam folder) for a message from<br data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2803\" \/><strong data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2859\">SharePoint Online (<a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2856\">no-reply@sharepointonline.com<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2929\">Click the link in the email and complete the full application form<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3011\">Once approved, you will receive full <strong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2995\">GYC membership access<\/strong> to the platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3051\">Two Main Objectives of the GYC<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3092\">1. Meaningful Engagement of Youth<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3227\">The GYC helps youth shape and implement UNESCO projects and policies while ensuring their voices are central in development decisions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3256\">2. Learning Community<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3388\">The platform acts as a global peer-learning space where young people co-create knowledge, exchange skills, and implement solutions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3393\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3424\">Five Great Reasons to Join<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<li data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3519\">\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3519\">Build partnerships that can open doors to <strong data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3517\">funding, technical support, and visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3591\">\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3591\">Promote and showcase your youth-led project or initiative globally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3654\">\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3654\">Benefit from <strong data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3637\">interactive peer-learning<\/strong> and mentorship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3729\">\n<p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3729\">Access an exclusive <strong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3694\">learning hub<\/strong> with valuable training materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<p data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3785\">Engage in global youth forums and advocacy campaigns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3790\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3809\">Ready to Join?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3924\">Young individuals aged 18\u201335 and youth-led organizations working in UNESCO\u2019s focus areas are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"4077\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3939\">Visit:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/youth\/global-youth-community\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3994\">https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/youth\/global-youth-community<\/a><br data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"3997\" \/>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlD3s61G-QIRLh0_7HSFVZaxURFFRUkUyWTRIWEhQTVgzRjUxWjVINEIwNC4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your <strong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4043\">Expression of Interest Form<\/strong> to begin your membership process.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a young changemaker or part of a youth-led organization working to create a better world? The UNESCO Global Youth Community (GYC) is now welcoming new members from around the world. 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