- UNITAR and ITS Education Asia invite Asia Pacific students from ages 14-17 to apply for the “2024 Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme”.
- The programme theme will be centred around creating local solutions for global challenges, empowering high school students across the Asia Pacific region by developing their ability to address international issues and enhancing their knowledge of the SDGs.
- The training sessions will take place online over 8 Saturdays and culminate in a virtual graduation event.
- The deadline for applications is 21 September 2024 at 18:00 HKT (UTC +8).
UNITAR
1 July 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - UNITAR and ITS Education Asia invite motivated Asia Pacific high school students to apply for the “2024 Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme.” The programme will run for 8 weeks and focus on the theme “Local Solutions for Global Challenges: Youth Empowerment and Community Impact''. This training programme aims to deepen the student’s understanding of the SDGs, strengthen their entrepreneurship skills, and assist them in developing ideas to combat community problems. The training programme will end with final presentations from the students of their self-directed capstone projects to implement these projects in their local communities to drive positive change. The application deadline is 21 September 2024 at 6 pm HKT. The programme is open to a maximum of 5 students per country of ages 14 to 17 who are attending a high school located in the Asia Pacific region. It will occur online for 8 consecutive Saturdays, culminating in a final virtual graduation event.
The programme will be delivered in English, and participants will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion at the end of the programme. By the end of the programme, the participants will have a solid SDG-related project that they can then further develop in their local communities. The participants will receive mentorship from UNITAR and ITS staff and have the opportunity to conduct discussions with top experts and government officials.
Programme Timeline (all dates from 10 am to 1 pm HKT (UTC +8))
- October 12 (Sat.): Welcome, Introduction to the UN/SDGs
- October 19 (Sat.): Workshop on identifying issues in the SDGs context and creating the framework for solution
- October 26 (Sat.): Team Building 101 session
- November 2 (Sat.): Global issues in the context of SDGs session
- November 9 (Sat.): Expert discussion session
- November 16 (Sat.): Second SDG session and development of full pitch deck
- November 23 (Sat.): Tips on how to present and apply lessons learned from the programme back at school and beyond
- November 30 (Sat.): Graduation Day and Final Presentations on SDG projects
Eligibility and How to Apply
The programme is open to motivated high school students who match the following criteria:
- Good spoken English skills
- Committed to completing the programme
- High school students ages 14-17 from the Asia Pacific region
- Can commit approximately 3 hours for each programme session
- Good research ability and background knowledge of sustainability
- Passionate to succeed and make a positive impact on their community
*A referee not related to the applicant is needed who can attest to the applicant's experiences and abilities regarding community work the student has been involved in. Furthermore, the referee should be able to vouch for the applicant's general abilities concerning attendance, diligence, research ability, and knowledge of sustainability. While the referee will usually be a school teacher, those attending non-traditional schooling may find another appropriate figure with the qualifications previously outlined.
All further details on the programme can be found at the application link below:
CONTACT
UNITAR Hiroshima Division for Prosperity, A.J. Koikoi
Email: hiroshima@unitar.org
ITS Education Asia, Danny Harrington
ABOUT ITS
ITS Education Asia (ITS) provides flexible learning options primarily aimed at helping students without access to mainstream schooling. ITS is accredited with UCAS, Pearson, Cambridge, CIOT, IQT, Minerva and more. ITS also has a range of support services available to students who remain in traditional schools but need enhanced learning and support. In addition, the non-profit ITS Foundation delivers sustainability education through a variety of programmes and is closely aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda.
ABOUT UNITAR
Established in 1963, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is the dedicated adult-learning training arm of the United Nations. We deliver innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations, and institutions to enhance decision-making and support action for a better future. Each year, more than 133,000 people globally participate in over 500 training programmes. Our alumni include diplomats, government officials, and representatives in the public and private sectors.