Call for Application: African Youth Summit 2023

In partnership with the Afrikaans Language and Culture Association (ATKV), Global Changemakers is inviting applications for the second Africa Regional Summit in Cape Town, South Africa from 17-20 October 2023. Changemakers from or living in Africa working to create positive impact in their communities will be invited to attend a life-changing week of skills development, networking and capacity building alongside 50 of Africa’s most impactful young leaders. After the summit they will join an international network of over 1200 Changemakers from around the world and become eligible to apply for grant funding to scale and amplify their impact. Transport to the venue from within South Africa, accommodation and meals for the duration of the summit will be covered.

Note that applications re only open to people living in South Africa (no matter the nationality).

Eligibility

• Changemakers aged 21-29 living in South Africa who are working to create positive change in their communities are welcomed to apply.
• Open to South African citizens aged between 21 and 29.
• The nominee must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their field of work or interest.
• The nominee must have made a positive and measurable impact in their community or society.
• The nominee and the nominated project must have the potential to inspire and motivate other young people.

​Application Details

• The nominee must provide personal details, a brief description of the nominee’s achievements or project, supporting evidence, and a motivational statement.
• Two letters of reference from individuals or entities familiar with the nominee and their work/project.
• R200 application fee is applicable.

For further inquiries, contact Magon Mouton, Ma****@at**.za.