Kectil Youth Leadership Programme for Developing Countries 2023

This transformative initiative is dedicated to nurturing and empowering talented youth in developing and least-developed countries, equipping them with the tools to shape a brighter future. They invite youth between the ages of 17 and 26, especially those from remote or disadvantaged areas, to join on this incredible journey.

The Kectil Program is a beacon of hope and a gateway to global youth leadership. The mission is simple yet profound: to identify and support authentic young individuals who possess the potential to effect positive change within their communities and countries. They aim to connect these promising youth with influential thought leaders, a robust support network, and each other.

About Kectil

The Kectil Program was created to identify and nurture highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries. We accomplish our Mission Statement by (i) facilitating innovative leadership training and (ii) providing a means to allow these highly talented youth become part of a guided network with other similarly talented and passionate youth in developing countries who will support, nurture, teach and learn from each other as they mature. The title "Kectil" refers to the "Knowles Educational and Char... read more

Kectil Youth Leadership Programme

Aim and Benefits of Kectil Youth Leadership Programme

• Multiple-week modules with deep dive challenging assignments to address hot issues facing youth globally, led by experts and key youth leaders
• Good government; peace-keeping; entrepreneurship and innovation; environment; male and female roles in society; mental health; unemployment; early pregnancies and female reproductive health; corruption in society; etc.
• Join community engagements to implement social advancements
• Meet and network with talented passionate youth around the world
• Make life-long global friends who share your commitment to advance society
• Not a political, religious or cultural organization; transcends every form of bias
• Authentic, honest, candid dialogue
• Merit-based certificates awarded at the end of the program
• Connect with other students on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) with facilitated web-based group discussion.

Requirements for Kectil Youth Leadership Programme Qualification

• High potential youth (aged 17-26) in least developed and developing countries who have demonstrated a talent and passion for leadership, scholarship or innovation, are proficient in English and have access to a computer and the internet.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Kectil website