International Youth Foundation (IYF)’s “Our Future, Our Voices,” Virtual Summit 2020 Call for Speaker Applications

International Youth Foundation (IYF) will host a virtual summit in October 2020 by, for, and with young people. With the IYF’s dedication and commitment to create an inclusive platform, the Foundation is issuing an open call for applications from youths and young change-makers between the ages of 10 to 35. Hence, this is the open call for all youths and young changemakers to apply as a Speaker in the International Youth Foundation (IYF)’s “Our Future, Our Voices,” Virtual Summit 2020. The application is ongoing and with IYF considering the application on a rolling basis until the deadline date scheduled for the 9th of August, 2020.

International Youth Foundation (IYF)’s “Our Future, Our Voices,” Virtual Summit 2020 Call for Speaker Applications

About the IYF Virtual Summit 2020 Call for Speaker Applications

Youths and young individuals are leading the charge for change in a bid to create a brighter future for us all. International Youth Foundation (IYF) is committed to making “Our Future, Our Voices” an inclusive platform that encourages and amplifies diverse ideas and identity. This is where you, the speakers come in:

  • Do you have a story of social change to tell?
  • Can you share a strategy or model that has a positive impact on a societal problem?
  • Can you teach other change-makers an essential skill?

If you or someone you know is interested in leading a session as a storyteller, skill-builder, or strategist, then you are encouraged to apply for the IYF Virtual Summit 2020 call for Speakers.

The selected speakers of the IYF Virtual Summit 2020 will lead conversations on how to build a more equitable, just, and sustainable future, engaging other aspiring change-makers, young leaders, and allies from the corporate, government, funder, and nonprofit sectors

Themes of Program

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) Virtual Summit 2020 – “Our Future, Our Voices” will convene along three thematic tracks in alignment with clusters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  1. People
  2. Planet
  3. Prosperity

Benefits

The IYF Summit team will be in touch with eligible youth and young change-makers who applied to share resource documents and, depending on the format of your session ( storytelling, skill-builder, or strategists), coaching, and/or training sessions will be scheduled to help you prepare your session. It should be noted that Storytellers and Strategists are required to prerecord their sessions no later than mid-September

Eligibility Criteria

  • if you are a young person who is impacting lives, creating positive change and you are excited to share your experience with others, International Youth Foundation (IYF) wants you to apply for the virtual summit 2020.
  • The foundation will consider applications from people of all backgrounds and ages. However, most selected speakers will be young people and youth between the ages of 10 to 35.
  • Youth from marginalized or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Session Topic Requirements for the International Youth Foundation (IYF) virtual summit 2020 includes the following:

  • IYF wants to hear from young people about how they are creating a more equitable, just, and sustainable future which can include a wide range of topics.
  • The “Our Future, Our Voices” Youth Advisory Committee has identified some key topics to be discussed during the Summit, and as such the committee is interested in session proposals that address gender equity & intersectional feminism, racial justice, mental health, age-based barriers, issues impacting indigenous communities and people with disabilities, or issues impacting LGBTQ+ people.

Basically, as long as your idea is in line with their Summit themes of People, Planet, or Prosperity, it will be considered. Note that completed session proposal applications will be reviewed by members of the “Our Future, Our Voices” Youth Advisory Committee, and IYF staff.

Application

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) will begin contacting applicants about their session proposals on the 3rd of August, 2020, commencing with the young change-makers who applied earliest. The application for session proposals can be completed online by visiting the official online platform of the International Youth Foundation at this link. Youths and young individuals are advised to visit this site for session format guidelines and for more information.

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