Announcements
In partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, we are excited to open applications for the event A voice for Africa’s liberal youth: Creating resilient youth organisations built on global best practice.
Taking place at the upcoming International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) General Assembly in Dakar, Senegal (16-19 June 2022), this is an excellent opportunity for leaders in youth politics. Our selected young leaders will also have the chance to participate in the Congress of Africa Liberal Youth (ALY).
Our event will be represented by five young leaders from ALN Member Parties, one selected from each region of the continent and in reflection of the diversity of youth structures and activism.
The selected young leaders will share the spotlight in co-facilitating a workshop focussing on key challenges and opportunities African liberal youth face. And by engaging with global participants at IFLRY and ALY, we will together craft solutions to key questions, such as:
- What are the main roles and responsibilities of a youth organisation?
- How do we select ideal leadership structures to ingrain resilience?
- What channels and activities should we consider to build committed, dedicated members?
APPLICATION CRITERIA
- Young leaders (18-35) actively engaged in political life. Demonstrable proof of leadership in youth politics is required.
- Fluent in English.
- A visible commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the continent
- Member of, or affiliated to, a political party within the ALN. Letter of endorsement from Party Chairperson, Leader, Secretary-General, or other equivalent authority is required.
- Ability to commit to:
- Pre-departure briefings and completion of part-time tasks from 1 June.
- In-person participation in Senegal from 15-19 June.
- Consolidation of best practice notes gathered at the event until end of June.
- Applicants with some facilitation experience are preferred.
- Preference may also be applied to applicants either affiliated to IFLRY or with a pending application to join the organisation.
Successful applicants will be provided with return transportation to Senegal, accommodation, meals, and registration fees for the IFLRY conference. All other costs will be at the participant’s expense.
Applications are now open until 5 May 2022 (00:00, South Africa Time Zone / GMT+2). Please use the link below to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact ALN Coordinator, Robyn Thomson: robyn@africaliberalnetwork.org