Application Deadline: 29 September 2023
The 7th edition of the African World Heritage Youth Forum will be held under the theme “Engaging African Youth in Climate Action for World Heritage Conservation,” with an online phase taking place from 23 to 28 October 2023, followed by an in-person meeting in Cairo, Egypt, from 20 to 24 November 2023.
The 7th edition of the African World Heritage Youth Forum will bring together African young leaders to share their perspectives, experiences and solutions for addressing the challenges posed by climate change. By empowering youth to play a leading role in conservation efforts and fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration, the Forum will help build a strong network of young leaders who are committed to Climate Action and the conservation of World Heritage properties for the benefit of present and future generations.
Dates: Online 23–28 October 2023 & in person 20–24 November 2023
Format: The Forum will comprise three distinct but interconnected phases.
Program Details
1. The first phase will be an online session focusing on the theoretical background concerning the general frameworks for World Heritage conservation and Climate Action in Africa. The first phase will result in the development of proposals by participants concerning climate heritage initiatives to improve the state of conservation of World Heritage in Africa.
2. In the second phase, the participants will engage in hands-on activities, group discussions and guided visits to a World Heritage site in Egypt (Historic Cairo). During this five-day gathering, participants will finalize and present their Climate Action projects as part of the official closing ceremony of the Forum.
3. The third and last phase of the Forum will consist of a follow-up on the implementation of the projects through the engagement of various stakeholders and partners.
Selection Criteria
Participants for this workshop shall be selected based on the following criteria:
African citizen between the ages of 18 and 35 years old at the time of application
• Minimum of a post-secondary certified training and/or qualification
• Fluency in English (being the working language of the Forum)
• Personal attributes: motivated, active and driven individuals interested in World Heritage and Climate Action eager to implement the outcomes of the Forum in their home countries.
• Professional attributes: o Active leader/champion of Climate Action in Africa;
o Engaged in conservation and promotion of Africa’s heritage (natural and cultural); and o Acquainted with and active users of digital mediums and platforms of communication such as social media (YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram), websites, blogs, video conferencing (Zoom, MS Teams), etc.
• African regional representation and gender balance will be prioritized.
Language The primary working language will be English. However, the African World Heritage Youth Forum promotes the idea of greater regional integration by advocating the principle that participants should be able to overcome language barriers and interact with facilitators and among themselves in other official languages of the African Union (French, Portuguese or Arabic).
Application Procedure:
Application procedure
- Each applicant should submit the following application package:
- a) The completed application form online;
b) Video of statement of interest (45 seconds); and
c) Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) outlining the applicant’s current position, qualifications, areas of expertise, work experience in the field of cultural and/or natural heritage (including World Heritage), climate actions, publications/reports, etc.
- The application package should be submitted through the African World Heritage Fund portal by no later than 29 September 2023.
- For any queries regarding the application process please contact the Head of Programmes at the AWHF, Dr Albino Jopela (jopsj@dbsa.org).
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the 7th African World Heritage Regional Youth Forum 2023
