AWHF 7th African World Heritage Youth Forum 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 committed to Climate Action and the conservation of World Heritage properties for the benefit of present and future generations.

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 October 23-28, 2023, followed by an in-person meeting in Cairo, Egypt, from November 20-24, 2023.

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7th African World Heritage Youth Forum

Aim and Benefits of 7th African World Heritage Youth Forum

The Forum aims to empower the youth to develop tools to communicate effectively the impacts of climate change and implications of actions on World Heritage properties to various audiences, including policymakers, civil society, the private sector, and local communities with subsequent benefits for conservation and management of World Heritage properties in Africa.

Requirements for 7th African World Heritage Youth Forum Qualification

• Open to African citizens 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 and eager to implement the outcomes of the Forum in their home countries.
• Professional attributes:
  • Active leader/champion of Climate Action in Africa;
  • Engaged in the conservation and promotion of Africa’s heritage (natural and cultural); and
  • 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Each applicant should submit the following application package:

• The completed application form online;
• Video of statement of interest (45 seconds); and
• 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.

For more details,visit AWHF website