Empowering Southern African Youth: Join the 5th SADC Youth Forum in Botswana
Are you a youth from one of the SADC member states seeking an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals? Look no further than the SADC Youth Forum in Botswana 2023.
This annual event serves as the largest youth platform in the Southern Africa region, providing a space for young people to address critical issues and contribute to sustainable development.
If you are passionate about youth empowerment and want to make a difference, consider applying for the 5th SADC Youth Forum.
The Purpose of the SADC Youth Forum
The SADC Youth Forum serves as a platform for young people to engage with policymakers, contribute to decision-making processes, and shape policies that affect their lives.
The forum aims to advance the sustainable inclusion of youth by providing innovative strategies and solution-oriented approaches.
Aligned with the development strategies of SADC, member states, partners, the United Nations, and the African Union, the forum seeks to empower youth and address the challenges they face in the region.
Forum Highlights
The SADC Youth Forum is an opportunity to foster fellowship, network, and exchange ideas with other youth from the SADC member states.
It offers thematic-based sessions informed by SAYoF Clusters and key policy frameworks in the region.
These sessions provide a platform for youth voices to be heard, policy alternatives to be proposed, and sustainable youth participation to be increased.
The forum takes a transformative approach to decision-making and aims to promote youth leadership, innovation, and development.
Application Criteria
If you are interested in attending the 5th SADC Youth Forum, please note the following criteria for application:
- Age: You must be between 18-35 years old.
- Thematic Interest: You should demonstrate a genuine interest and involvement in the thematic areas addressed by the forum.
- Availability: You must be available to attend the full duration of the forum.
Please note that selected delegates will be responsible for securing sponsorship to cover their accommodation, return transportation, visas, and transit expenses from their home country to Botswana.