U.S Dept of State African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum 2023. Apply below.
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When is Application Deadline?
8th November 2022
What is the Award?
President Biden will host leaders from across the African continent from December 13–15, 2022, in Washington, DC, for the U.S.-Africa eaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased
cooperation on shared global priorities.
An important component of the Summit’s three-day agenda is the African and Diaspora Young Leaders
Forum, which will be held on December
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A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. The Department is requesting self nominations from the public of exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.
President Biden outlined in the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, our African diaspora is a source of strength. The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will elevate our diaspora engagement to strengthen the dialogue between U.S. officials and the diaspora in the United States and provide a platform for young African and diaspora leaders to fashion innovative solutions to pressing challenges. The Forum will feature breakout sessions on higher education, the creative industries, and environmental equity, utilizing the theme ‘‘Amplifying Voices: Building Partnerships That Last.’’
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
Where will Award Take Place?
USA
What Type of Award is This?
Workshop
Who is Eligible?
The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will be held in person on December 13, 2022. The U.S.
Department of State is seeking exceptional young leaders to participate in the event. Ideal participants will be Africans and people of African descent living outside of Africa who are between the ages of 21–35 and actively engaged on issues related to higher education, creative industries, or environmental equity.
How are Applicants Selected?
A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. The Department is requesting self nominations from the public of exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.
What is the Benefit of Award?
Please note that the US State dept will not be able to invite all nominated individuals to the Forum and that attendees will need to pay for their own travel and accommodations. Invited individuals will be contacted directly.
How to Apply:
Nominations are due no later than 12 p.m. ET on November 8, 2022 to [email protected].
Apply below.
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