Application Deadline:March 13, 2020 at 17:00- EST
Program Dates: September 29 – October 7, 2020
The U.S. Institute of Peace and His Holiness the Dalai Lama have partnered to build bridges between international leaders and youth peacebuilders. In support of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, this partnership will create a space where constructive, intergenerational conversations can occur that begin to lessen the divides separating the work of youth leaders and more traditional leaders.
The program will bring a group of youth peacebuilders to Dharamsala for two days of conversation with the Dalai Lama to discuss ways in which youth can partner with international leaders to build peace. Selected youth will come from some of the world’s most conflict-ridden areas.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Few world leaders can understand the experience of youth peacebuilders as fully as His Holiness, who, at age 15, was thrust into the leadership of his people as they faced the traumas of war. Like some of the youth participants in this program, His Holiness fled his country as a refugee and has lived for years in exile.
In Dharamsala, the youth leaders will share their experiences and will discuss with His Holiness ways in which youth leaders and world leaders can cooperatively build peace. The very engagement of youth with His Holiness will serve as a model for the youth on how to bridge intergenerational divides. The conversation in Dharamsala will provide a platform for greater international advocacy for youth priorities in peace and security and will expand the global impact of youth leaders.
Criteria to Apply
• Must reside and work in Afghanistan, Burma, Colombia, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria (or of Syrian origin living and working in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan), Tunisia or Venezuela.
• Must be 18-28 years old.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must hold a leadership role in an organization that does peacebuilding work.
• Must have a passport that is valid through May 2021
. Must submit updated CV and Passport information page to GenChange@usip.org
Program Dates
September 29 – October 7, 2020
Please send your CV and passport data to GenChange@usip.org. Application is not deemed complete until CV and passport data page have been submitted to the above email. Submissions that are incomplete or late will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted no later than March 13, 2020 at 17:00- EST. All inquiries should be sent to GenChange@usip.org.
Notifications of Application Status
Selected participants will be notified by email by May 15, 2020. If you are not notified by this time, you have not been selected.
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