Internet Society Youth Ambassadors Programme for Young Leaders (Germany) 2023

 Do you want to: ? make a big impact on Internet governance in your community? ? receive training and connect with a network of key influencers in the Internet governance sphere? ? attend a key Internet event? ? gain access to a platform where you can raise your voice on Internet issues that matter to you?

Become an Internet Society Youth Ambassador!

Each year, the Internet Society chooses fifteen young, passionate people to participate in our Youth Ambassador Program, equipping the next generation of Internet leaders to collaborate and innovate for a better world.

About Internet Society

The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our bonds. It is where we work, learn, and make progress. We are a global nonprofit organization empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We are the Internet Society.

Youth Ambassadors Programme

Aim and Benefits of Youth Ambassadors Programme

This is 10-month program brings the opportunity to:

• Attend a significant Internet event, such as the Global IGF, RightsCon or a Regional IGF.
• Deepen your subject expertise through specific Internet governance online training.
• Broaden your advocacy, diplomacy, communications, project management, and leadership skills.
• Engage and collaborate with key Internet stakeholders from around the world.
• Be mentored by key Internet leaders and experts.
• Develop the skills and connections needed to make more of an impact in your local community (and beyond!)

Requirements for Youth Ambassadors Programme Qualification

All applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at the date of the submitted application
• Be comfortable with public speaking and communicating positions
• Have a high level of reading, speaking and writing skills in English
• Be able to present a strong interest in Internet governance, project management, advocacy, communications, and diplomacy
• Have continuous access to the Internet during all the phases of the program
• Be able to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per week during the full program duration
• Have the availability to take part in weekly meetings and webinars
• Be able to travel and hold a valid passport
• Not have been previously selected as an Internet Society IGF Youth Ambassador, Youth@IGF Fellow, or IGF Youth Ambassador

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Internet Society website.