Global Fellowship Program from the YouthActionNet

The International Youth Foundation’s “YouthActionNet” program has launched the Global Fellowship Program. Under this program, applications are requested from young people, between the age group 18-29 years, who are making positive changes in their communities around the world. Eligibility criteria also includes that the applicants should be either founders/co-founders of organizations or projects with the organizations “with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change.” There will be 20 fellowships for the young social enterprenuers under this program, which will involve a year-long training on skill-building, networking and advocacy. Applicants should commit one year participation in this program. Applications can be submitted online. The deadline for submitting the completed applications is 20 April 2009. For more information, visit this link.