ATKV x Global Changemakers Global Youth Summit 2026 (Fully-funded to Cape Town, SA) – YOA

Deadline: April 20, 2026

Applications are invited for the ATKV x Global Changemakers Global Youth Summit 2026. The Global Youth Summit is Global Changemakers’ flagship management programme. Organised in collaboration with ATKV, the Global Youth Summit 2026 brings collectively younger leaders from world wide who’re creating optimistic change of their communities. The summit affords a totally funded, intensive expertise the place rising changemakers can join, be taught, and strengthen their management, collaboration, and capability for social impression.

Over a number of days, members interact in workshops, dialogues, and collaborative periods targeted on social impression, innovation, and management. The programme combines sensible talent-constructing with peer studying, permitting members to alternate concepts, share experiences from completely different areas, and construct lasting world networks. It additionally supplies instruments and assets to assist members strengthen and scale the initiatives they’re already main.

Beyond the occasion itself, the Global Youth Summit is part of a broader ecosystem supporting younger leaders by way of mentorship, coaching, and entry to funding for group tasks. Participants depart with new data and partnerships, and the help constructions wanted to proceed driving significant change.

The Global Youth Summit displays Global Changemakers’ mission: to amplify youth management and join younger folks dedicated to constructing a extra simply, sustainable, and inclusive world.

Costs

• Selected members will likely be absolutely funded, with flights to and from Cape Town, lodging, and meals all through the summit all coated.

Eligibility

• Open to changemakers from all around the world.
• Applicants must be aged between 21-28 years. All members have to be at the very least 21 years outdated by the beginning date of October 19, 2026. You are eligible to apply so long as you’re 28 years outdated or youthful all through the Summit. If you have been born on or after October 23, 1997, you’re welcome to apply.
• All of the periods on the summit will likely be performed in English and so a working understanding of the language is essential. They will assess this by way of your application video and thru an interview for individuals who make it to the third spherical of choice.

Application

The application has three required elements: a two-minute video, the application payment, and the written kind.

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For extra info, go to ATKV x Global Changemakers Global Youth Summit.