World Summit Awards (WSA) Youth Ambassador Program 2023

Are you a motivated social impact champion under 30 who wants to make a difference in your country and globally? Do you want to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Do you believe in the power of technology and innovation to address pressing social challenges? Then apply to join the World Summit Awards (WSA) Youth Ambassador Network, a fantastic opportunity that resonates with the WSA’s goal and empowers young changemakers like you to make a difference.

As a Youth Ambassador, You will be at the forefront of inspiring and mobilizing fellow youths to showcase their innovative digital solutions that address critical social challenges on a global stage. You will play a vital role in promoting the Young Innovators category of the WSA and supporting the national experts in your countries

WSA (World Summit Awards) is a UN-based initiative and prestigious awards program that recognizes and promotes local digital innovations that contribute to societal improvement. It serves as an international platform, bringing together a global network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, mentors, experts, and government leaders who are committed to leveraging technology for positive social impact. With two decades of experience, WSA has become a trusted quality seal for digital content with societal impact in over 182 participating countries.

About World Summit Awards (WSA)

The World Summit Awards (WSA) is an awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation to improve society. Combing an ongoing series of international events with a global network of experts, mentors, start-ups, social entrepreneurs, jurors, speakers, government leaders, academia and civil society,WSA was initiated in 2003 in the framework of the United Nations’ World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), mandated by the WSIS Plan of Action, and cooperates with UNESCO and UNIDO.,and is organized by the International Center for New Media ... read more

WSA Youth Ambassador Program

Aim and Benefits of WSA Youth Ambassador Program

• Be a part of a global network of social impact makers and innovators
• Certificate of Participation
• Letter of recommendation (per request)
• Opportunity to serve your community
• Be eligible to participate in events and opportunities within the WSA and partner network
• Social Media feature
• Best Performance award and get your own social impact goodie bag
• Get support to organize a social impact event in your community
• Opportunity to be promoted within the WSA Network (National expert, Jury, mentor )

Requirements for WSA Youth Ambassador Program Qualification

The WSA Youth Ambassador Program aims to be diverse and inclusive. It wants to bring together a range of talents and experiences from across age groups, areas of interest and expertise, gender, socio-economic background, and countries within the UN framework.

All candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Passionate about social impact and technology
• Be between the age of 18-30 at the end of the application period (15 August 2023);
• Be a resident in one of the UN member states.
• Be available to devote at least 25 days per year to WSA.
• Have a good command of English and the official language of their country of residence (if not English);
• Access to a computer/mobile device with a stable internet connection for active participation in all aspects of the program

Interview date, Process and Venue for WSA Youth Ambassador Program

Timeline

• Applications have to be submitted in English online by 23:59 CET on August 15, 2023
• The selection team will screen the applications and shortlisted candidates will be informed of the final results by August 31, 2023
• First (virtual) meeting of the WSA-YA: 1st week of September 2023

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates can choose one of the following two options during their application

• Individual Application
• Nomination by a WSA National Expert or Organisation

For more details,visit WSA website