Application Deadline: March 1st 2015
Who: 150 global youth leaders, 30 global change mentors
What
A 5-day Summit
- Generation Unified leaders apply with project proposals. During the Summit, they will connect, engage, and learn from mentors who will help them turn idea into impact. Each project will receive funding upon completion of the Summit program.
- When
During the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2015
23-27 July, 2015 Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Games will be the largest humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015 convening 7,000 athletes from 177 countries for sports competition.
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Why
To change intolerance, injustice, and inactivity
People with intellectual disabilities are not seen as owners of change. Rather, they are among the most discriminated and powerless populations in the world.
The Summit is for excited youth leaders who are ready to activate and create change. Are you ready to lead Generation Unified? Special Olympics Social Impact Summit 23 July – 28 July , 2015
The generation of young people today fiercely chases its passions and deeply believes that they can change the world. Generation Unified chases a vision that this world can eliminate stigma and barriers against people with intellectual disabilities.
ELIGIBILITY
Be sure to review the eligibility criteria before applying.
• You must be between the ages of 16 and 25.
• You must be enrolled in school at some level (secondary, post-secondary, university, graduate, etc.), or in a community program; or employed.
• You must be fluent in the English language (speaking, reading, writing).
• You agree to complete necessary registration forms and to provide additional references or undergo background screening as requested by the organizers
Requirements:
- Your Opportunity : Get Your Project Funded
- Your Task : Download Application
- Your Mission : Change the World
Apply Now for the Special Olympics Social Impact Summit
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Special Olympics Social Impact Summit