Deadline: 16 February 2025

Are you a young leader passionate about youth participation, open governance, and civic engagement? The Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC) invites applications from young individuals to attend the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Africa and the Middle East Regional Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, from March 25-27, 2025.

Who Can Apply?

  • Age: 18-30 years
  • Affiliation: Member of a YDC member organization
  • Passion & Experience: Interest or experience in open governance, youth empowerment, and civic engagement
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with the OGP process (preferred) or willingness to learn
  • Residency: Based in an African country

Benefits:

  • Fully-funded travel and attendance
  • Networking with policymakers, experts, and young leaders
  • Showcase your projects on a regional and international stage
  • Gain insights and tools to enhance civic participation in your community
  • Collaborate with governance, human rights, and youth engagement experts

For further details or application please see the meeting’s website.

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