Are you a young visionary passionate about shaping the future of education and advocacy for children?
UNICEF is seeking changemakers aged 15 to 25 to join the 2025 Youth Foresight Fellowship.
This is a unique opportunity to work towards transforming the education sector and advocating for children’s rights and well-being—both now and for future generations.
Online Education PlatformFuture-Focused Youth Programs
Eligibility
- Age: 15–25 years (additional safeguarding support will be provided to applicants aged 15–18).
- Interest/Experience: A demonstrated interest in education, research, youth engagement, or advocacy. Experience in facilitation, workshop delivery, STEAM, or advocacy campaigns is a plus.
- Commitment: Availability to dedicate 7–10 hours per week from January to September 2025.
- Skills: Strong communication skills (both written and verbal). Proficiency in English is required, with additional UN languages considered a bonus.
- Location: Applicants must reside in one of the following countries: Algeria, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritania, Ecuador, Haiti, or the USA. Applications are also encouraged from the UNICEF regions of Europe and Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific. (If you are unsure about your region, you can confirm by checking your country here)
Why Apply?
As a UNICEF Youth Foresight Fellow, you will:
- Join a global network of youth advocates and leaders.
- Gain hands-on experience in child rights, foresight research, youth engagement, and advocacy.
- Contribute to global discussions on education and child rights, including the prestigious Leading Minds Conference.
- Receive a stipend for your work and contributions during the fellowship.
- This fellowship is perfect for young advocates, researchers, practitioners, Edtech entrepreneurs, and innovators ready to make a difference in education and child rights.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape the future of education and child rights with UNICEF.
Application Deadline
The deadline for receiving applications is January 5, 2025
