{"id":39606,"date":"2025-11-11T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=39606"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:48:23","slug":"call-for-applications-join-plan-international-canadas-board-of-directors-as-a-youth-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=39606","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded Youth Advisory Panel 2026\u20132028 | Plan International UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"455\"><strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"455\">Young Voices at the Centre of Plan International UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"690\">At <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"485\">Plan International UK<\/strong>, we believe that <strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"540\">young people can change the world<\/strong>. From fighting for equal education rights to campaigning to make public sexual harassment a crime, youth are at the forefront of meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"965\">That\u2019s why we established the <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"752\">Youth Advisory Panel (YAP)<\/strong> \u2014 a group of passionate young people who shape our work, influence decisions, and ensure youth voices are heard across society. This <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"931\">fully funded youth leadership opportunity<\/strong> is your chance to make an impact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1018\">What Is the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1309\">The <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1048\">Youth Advisory Panel<\/strong> is a group of <strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1093\">22 young people aged 14\u201321<\/strong> from across the UK. Members come from diverse backgrounds with different interests and experiences, but they share one goal \u2014 to build a more equal, fair, and inclusive world for girls and young people everywhere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1490\">YAP members collaborate with Plan International UK\u2019s staff, leadership, and Trustees to strengthen our youth-centred approach and advocate for equality and justice at every level.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1567\"><strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1567\">Apply to Join the Fully Funded Youth Advisory Panel (2026\u20132028)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1640\">Applications are now open for the <strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1637\">2026\u20132028 Youth Advisory Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1897\">Are you passionate about <strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1684\">girls\u2019 rights<\/strong> and committed to <strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1733\">building a more equal world<\/strong>? Do you want to <strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1784\">develop your leadership skills<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1823\">meet inspiring young changemakers<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1857\">influence real decisions<\/strong> within an international organization?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2010\">If so, this is your opportunity to join a <strong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1982\">fully funded youth leadership program<\/strong> with Plan International UK.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2033\"><strong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2033\">Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2074\">Plan is looking for young people who are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<li data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2092\">Aged 14\u201319<\/strong> and living in the UK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2183\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2132\">Passionate<\/strong> about Plan International UK\u2019s mission and values<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2293\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2293\"><strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2204\">Able to attend<\/strong> two weekend residentials per year (or day sessions if overnight stays aren\u2019t possible)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2379\"><strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2317\">Willing to commit<\/strong> a few hours a month for online calls, workshops, and events<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2439\">\n<p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2439\"><strong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2411\">Comfortable communicating<\/strong> in conversational English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2465\"><strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2465\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2552\">If this sounds like you, please send an email to our Youth Engagement Team including:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2693\">\n<p data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2693\"><strong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2585\">Your name, age, location<\/strong>, and a short explanation (300\u2013500 words or a 3\u20134 minute audio\/video) on why you\u2019re interested in joining.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2769\">A reflection on one of the following topics and why it matters to you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<li data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2792\">\n<p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2792\">Youth activism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2819\">Humanitarian issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2866\">Online violence against women and girls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2892\">\n<p data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2892\">Right to education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2941\">\n<p data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2941\">Sexual and reproductive health and rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2964\">\n<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2964\">Gender equality<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2992\">\n<p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2992\">Global girls\u2019 rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3025\">\n<p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3025\">Disasters and emergencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3054\">\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3054\">Gender-based violence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3152\">You can express your answer creatively \u2014 through writing, a short video, artwork, or audio note.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3294\"><strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3167\">Deadline:<\/strong> 8:00 PM on <strong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3207\">Sunday, 14 December 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3210\" \/><strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3220\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:youthengagementteam@plan-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3294\">youthengagementteam@plan-uk.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3396\">Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an <strong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3369\">informal Zoom interview<\/strong> to get to know you better.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3444\"><strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3444\">What the Youth Advisory Panel Does<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3737\">As a YAP member, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to take part in exciting, purpose-driven activities \u2014 from meeting decision-makers to shaping policies and campaigns. You\u2019ll gain <strong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3655\">hands-on leadership experience<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3676\">advocacy skills<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3706\">lifelong connections<\/strong> with other young changemakers.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3792\"><strong data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3792\">Bringing Youth Voices to Decision-Making<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"4163\">\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3982\">\u201cTwo of us youth advisors serve as Youth Observers at Plan International UK Board meetings. We update Trustees on youth-led initiatives and ensure the organisation stays youth-focused.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4129\">Being a Youth Observer has taught me how valued our perspectives are. It\u2019s empowering to know that our voices truly influence decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4163\">\u2014 <em data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4163\">Elodie, 17, YAP Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4200\"><strong data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4200\">Campaigning for Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4575\">\n<p data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4447\">\u201cThe <em data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4231\">Crime Not Compliment<\/em> campaign aims to make public sexual harassment a crime. Working with Plan International UK, I\u2019ve helped raise awareness through events like the Girls\u2019 Rights Collective and talks at London Metropolitan University.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4540\">Seeing our campaign make progress proves that young people can create real change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4575\">\u2014 <em data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4575\">Beyonce, 19, YAP Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4623\"><strong data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4623\">Building Community and Confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4969\">\n<p data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4810\">\u201cThe residentials are incredible. You meet other passionate young people, share stories, and learn from one another. During Ramadan, I even led the group in a special dua in Arabic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4935\">Public speaking has become a highlight for me. I love connecting with others and inspiring confidence in my peers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4969\">\u2014 <em data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4969\">Maryam, 19, YAP Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5029\"><strong data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5029\">Why Join the Fully Funded Youth Advisory Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5135\">As a member of the Youth Advisory Panel, you\u2019ll gain invaluable experience and opportunities, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5720\">\n<li data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5205\">\n<p data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5205\"><strong data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5153\">Connecting<\/strong> with like-minded young leaders from across the UK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5304\">\n<p data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5304\"><strong data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5225\">Participating<\/strong> in workshops and training on gender equality, advocacy, and youth leadership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5305\" data-end=\"5371\">\n<p data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5371\"><strong data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5322\">Influencing<\/strong> real decisions within an international charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5446\">\n<p data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5446\"><strong data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5387\">Attending<\/strong> exciting events, residentials, and political conferences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5529\">\n<p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5529\"><strong data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5465\">Representing<\/strong> Plan International UK at national and international platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5618\">\n<p data-start=\"5532\" data-end=\"5618\"><strong data-start=\"5532\" data-end=\"5558\">Receiving full support<\/strong> from the Youth Team through regular check-ins and updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5619\" data-end=\"5720\">\n<p data-start=\"5621\" data-end=\"5720\"><strong data-start=\"5621\" data-end=\"5646\">Enjoying full funding<\/strong> \u2014 all travel, accommodation, food, and training costs are fully covered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5769\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plan-uk.org\/about-us\/our-youth-advisory-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"5769\">Start Your Leadership Journey Today<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5818\">Ready to use your voice to make a difference?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5998\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plan-uk.org\/about-us\/our-youth-advisory-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now to join the <strong data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5889\">Fully Funded Youth Advisory Panel 2026\u20132028<\/strong> and become part of a network of passionate young changemakers and leaders shaping the future with Plan International UK.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5998\">\n<p data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5998\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/plan-uk.org\/about-us\/our-youth-advisory-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/plan-uk.org\/about-us\/our-youth-advisory-panel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Voices at the Centre of Plan International UK At Plan International UK, we believe that young people can change the world. 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