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Ashoka Anglophone West Africa is seeking young people in Nigeria who have found their power to create change for the good of all, and who are engaging their peers, school, community and the entire society in realizing a world where everyone is a changemaker. This is an opportunity for young people to step up and change the world with Ashoka!
You can nominate yourself or a young person you know who fits the criteria via this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4938040
Please share this opportunity widely.
About the AYC Program
The Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) Program is a co-leadership programme for teenagers who are leading social impact initiatives in areas including but not limited to climate action, healthcare, education, gender, diversity-equity-inclusion, minority rights, ICT, child rights advocacy, youth empowerment, employment, agriculture, economic sustainability, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is for a candidate who is:
1. Between 12 – 20 years of age; Resides in Nigeria; Nigerian.
- A Changemaker who has launched their idea, has a team, and has helped helped improve people’s lives and the environment around them. He or She is always committed to the good of all.
- Willing to co-lead the global “Everyone a Changemaker” movement.
Benefits - Membership to a select network of powerful young people and social entrepreneurs from various countries.
- Invitation to participate in community events and peer learning sessions with other young changemakers and leading social entrepreneurs to help you advance your leadership and changemaking competencies.
- Features in different media outlets and opportunities to share your story on reputed platforms and with partner groups.
- Mentorship and support to implement your ideas to create an ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ culture in your school/community/city.
- Opportunities to collaborate and co-create with the most influential next generation leaders in various arms of government, media, publishers, changemaker companies, teachers unions, education system, and philanthropies.
The Process
Stage 1: Online Nomination and Screening
Nominate yourself or someone you know through the online form. Reflect on your journey as a Changemaker and access inspiring ideas to advance your initiative.
Stage 2: National Review
Interact with the Ashoka team in your country. Learn more about the co-leadership opportunities for you to contribute and useful insights to help you accelerate the growth of your leadership and changemaking competencies.
Stage 3: International Review
Interact with a Senior Leader from the Ashoka team and with young changemakers from our global network. Understand Ashoka better, and gain expert insights to advance your changemaking journey.
Stage 4: Selection Panel
Attend an in-person or virtual discussion and selection panel, that would include top social entrepreneurs, journalists and other leaders. Meet other top young changemakers and discuss ideas to influence youth culture in your country and to co-lead the “Everyone a Changemaker” movement.
Disclaimer: There are no fees or other charges to be paid to Ashoka. Moreover, we provide travel assistance and reimbursements for young people who are invited to attend the Selection Panel or other Ashoka events. This is to ensure financial constraints do not restrict strong candidates from becoming full members of the global Ashoka community.
See links
Nominate an Ashoka Young Changemaker – https://www.tfaforms.com/4938040
For more information, here are some FAQs – https://www.ashoka.org/en-ng/ayc-faqs
Extended Nomination Deadline: 12th November 2021
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