U.S. Department of States African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum 2022 for young Africans

Application Deadline: November 8, 2022, 12 p.m. ET

President Biden will host leaders from across the African continent from December 13–15, 2022, in Washington, DC, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of U.S.- Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
An important component of the Summit’s three-day agenda is the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum, which will be held on December 13.

 The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will elevate United States diaspora engagement to strengthen the dialogue between U.S. officials and the diaspora in the United States and provide a platform for young African and diaspora leaders to fashion innovative solutions to pressing challenges. The Forum will feature breakout sessions on higher education, the creative industries, and environmental equity, utilizing the theme ‘‘Amplifying Voices: Building Partnerships That Last.’’

A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. The Department of State is eager to welcome exceptional young leaders to participate in the Forum. The Forum will be held in person on December 13, 2022.

Requirements

• The U.S. Department of State is seeking exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.
• Ideal participants will be Africans and people of African descent living outside of Africa who are between the ages of 21–35 and actively engaged on issues related to higher education, creative industries, or environmental equity.

Logistics

• Please note that we will not be able to invite all nominated individuals to the Forum and that attendees will need
  to pay for their own travel and accommodations. Invited individuals will be contacted directly.
• All interested parties will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion,
  disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected status.

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to [email protected]. Please include your full name, your email address, your preferred breakout session (higher education, creative industries, or environmental equity), and any supporting documents or information that you wish to submit.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.S. Department of States African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum