Winter Global Youth Forum 2023

The Winter Global Youth Forum is an experiential learning platform bringing youth at the forefront of efforts aimed at supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). OBJECTIVES At the end of the Programme, participants have: • Acquired an in-depth understanding of the 2030 Agenda SDGs and the roles youth plays in supporting their achievement; • Designed and developed a group project for SDGs advancement to be implemented at the local, national, or global level. • Expanded their network by interacting with international development practitioners, key experts and like-minded peers committed to sustainable development; • Developed their soft skills to unleash your potential and bring about change. CONTENT Over the course of the two-week Global Youth Forum, participants expanded their knowledge of: • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDG synergies; • Context and prospects of global youth employment in international and civil society organizations pushing for SDG attainment; • Youth leadership, engagement, and empowerment to accelerate SDG achievement; • Diversity and inclusion for equality in international development; • Leadership and soft skills for the design, planning, and pursuit of an international career. • Fundamentals of project design and implementation for SDG impact. NUMBER OF WEEKS: 2 weeks