A program of the International Youth Foundation , YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process. Supported by Nokia, the yearlong Global Fellowship includes:

Skill-building:
- A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
- Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
- Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows’ individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.

Networking and Resources:
- Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners
- Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities
- Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year

Advocacy:
- Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
- Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage

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Eligibility
Open to all young people, ages 18-29
Applicants must be the founder/co-founder of an existing organization, or a project within an organization, with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change
Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
Applicants must attend the full retreat, November 1-8, 2009 (all expenses paid)

To Apply
Completed applications are due by April 20th. Applicants may visit www.youthactionnet.org <http://www.youthactionnet.org> to apply online or to download the application. Online submissions are preferred, however if necessary applicants can email, fax, or mail completed application forms to:

YouthActionNet®
c/o International Youth Foundation
32 South Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
yan-info@youthactionnet.org
Tel: +1 410 951 1500; Fax: +1 410 347 1188