Our Flagship Peer-to-Peer Leadership Development
Program for Young Changemakers

youth delegate program 

what is the youth delegate program?

The Youth Delegate Program (YDP) is UNITE 2030's Flagship Peer-to-Peer Leadership Development Program bringing together aspiring young Changemakers eager to enhance their self-awareness and acquire the skills needed to drive positive change within their communities.

This immersive 3-month program is designed to empower young individuals in honing their Changemaking abilities, encompassing both technical and interpersonal skills. Participants are encouraged to collaborate towards our shared goal of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Deadline: May 3rd, 2024

Program requirements

All Delegates must meet our basic eligibility requirements in order to apply for the program.

  • Between 18 - 25 years old on the start date of the Cohort;

  • Proven dedication and commitment to our core organizational values;

  • Demonstrated proof of community building, learn from peers, become more self-aware and be action oriented;

  • Time commitment [able to commit between 4 -6 hours per week on the Youth Delegate Program

  • Proficiency in English

  • Reliable access to a computer / internet.

About the youth delegate program

  • Leadership Development

    Cohort 10 of the Youth Delegate Program kicks off on May 27th 2024 and lasts till August 5th 2024. During the YDP, Delegates follow a 12-week non-academic programing designed to build delegates’ capacity to create change, influence others, and take action.

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning

    Each Monday during the Program, Delegates gather for an engaging workshop that aligns with the Leadership topic for the week. Delegates also share their perspectives and engage in conversations, sharing successes and failures while inspiring each other to take action.

  • Inspiring Action

    During the program, Delegates get to lead or join Activation Groups. Activation Groups are thematic groups of like-minded Changemakers that meet to discuss or co-create solutions together. Any Delegate can start an Activation Group during the Cohort, and are autonomous and self-run by Delegates.

  • Community

    All Delegates join our Changemaker community, and have access to our community network, exclusive Delegate/Alumni events, as well as events and resources that are open to the entire community. Delegates can also propose and facilitate their own events to take place on our global platform.

Thematic weeks

  • Phase 1 (Weeks 1 - 4): Self Awareness & Changemaker Leadership

    Week 1: Orientation Week;

    Week 2: Who Are You? Purpose & Identity in Changemaker Leadership;

    Week 3: Your Personal Mission/Vision/Values;

    Week 4: Servant Leadership as a Pathway to a Sustainable Future;

  • Phase 2 (Weeks 5 - 7): Influence, & Collaboration

    Week 5: A Changemaker’s Guide to Storytelling;

    Week 6: Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Cultural Contexts;

    Week 7: Finding Your Tribe and Building Collaborative Partnerships.

  • Phase 3 (Weeks 8 - 10): Taking Action & Problem Solving

    Week 8: Turning Opportunity into Action (Identifying problems & facing my fears):

    Week 9: Solving Complex Global Challenges with Human-Centered Design (Empathy in Action)

    Week 10: Hackathon + Building Prototypes

  • Week 12: Graduation Week & Projects Showcase

    Delegates use weeks 11 & 12 to prototype ideas in teams and showcase their innovative solutions to global challenges on graduation day