Deadline: 31 August 2025
The YCSLP aims to empower youth leaders from Southern Mediterranean countries in the fields of politics, advocacy, and community dialogue by enhancing their skills and capacities to design and implement impactful community projects. The program is fully funded and supported by the European Union under the Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II project, in partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation.
The third cycle of the program focuses on inclusive growth and social impact through job creation, selecting 27 young men and women to form a regional network of youth leaders.
Program Details:
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025 – 23:59 CET
- Duration: Approximately 9 months (online training, 4-day in-person bootcamp, project implementation, closing ceremony in May 2026)
- Funding: Fully funded, including financial support up to €1,400 + technical and mentorship support
- Target Countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, Syria
- Age Range: 18–35 years
- Mode: Fully online application
Program Phases:
- Online Training: 4 modules over 4 weeks to develop leadership and community engagement skills
- In-Person Bootcamp: 4 days bringing participants together to enhance networking and collaboration
- Project Implementation: Execute community projects with technical and financial support
- Closing Ceremony: Final project presentations on regional platforms and joining the Mediterranean youth leadership network
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizen of one of the ten target countries
- Aged 18–35 years
- Active in civil society or affiliated with a civil society organization
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- A feasible community project idea aligned with the program theme
- Preference for experience or interest in inclusive growth, social entrepreneurship, or circular economy
- Affiliation with a civil society organization (formal or informal) is an additional advantage
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training in leadership and community work
- 4-day regional in-person bootcamp
- Project funding up to €1,400
- Technical and mentorship support
- Opportunity to present projects on regional Mediterranean platforms
- Membership in the Mediterranean Youth Leadership Network
Additional Information:
Skills development includes governance, community marketing, social AI, and project proposal preparation
The in-person bootcamp will be held in November 2025
The project implementation phase continues until May 2026
For further details, please see the program’s website. For the application, please see the application page.
