EDD Young Leaders Programme 2020 For All Nationalities

The European Commission is inviting young people from around the world to apply for the 2020 EDD Young Leaders Programme. The European Development Days (EDD) aims to bring the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

The 2020 Young Leaders Programme is looking for 17 extraordinary young people aged 21-26 who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the sustainable development field. The Young Leaders Programme will consist of a 10-day visit to Brussels (Belgium), where Young Leaders will meet EU experts, stakeholders and play a leading role in the EDD Programme.

Program Details

• Event: The European Development Days (EDD).
• Number of Awards: 17.
• Duration: 10 days.
• Venue: Brussels, Belgium.
• Eligible countries: Open to all nationalities.

EDD Young Leaders Programme Benefits

The Young Leaders Programme is a Funded and may cover cost of your round trip for the event and accomodation during the summit.

EDD Young Leaders Programme Eligibility

To apply for the Young Leaders Programme, candidates must be:

1. a national of any country and aged between 21-26;
2. playing an active role promoting environmental issues and biodiversity preservation and fighting against climate change;
3. leading your generation at the local, regional or national level;
4. willing to share your vision of the future with other influential sustainable development actors.

You may also be eligible for the:

1. UNESCO Youth Leadership Workshop On GCED;
2. Hansen Leadership Institute Summer Program;
3. UNAOC Fellowship For EUNA And MENA Countries.

Application instructions

Eligible candidates who would like to apply for the Young Leaders Programme must hit the apply button below and follow instructions to Apply. This application form can be used as preview for the online application system.

The last day to apply for the 2020 EDD Young Leaders Programme is February 21, 2020. For more information, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.