Expression of Interest to be part of Youth connect project
Terms of Reference
November 2024
The Youth Connect Project
About the British Council & NAC
British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people, creatives and educators, and our own creative sparkle.
Network for Active Citizens is a youth-centric NGO focused on driving pro-youth policy development and community-driven action. We foster sustainable development by offering a platform for youth in civil society, political leadership, and the informal sector to connect, advocate, and advance their social, environmental, economic, and democratic resilience and development goals in their communities
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking 30 young leaders from 15 organizations aged 18-30 within areas of Nakawa and Kawempe who have demonstrated initiative and leadership and have made a positive change in their community, organization or society at large. The participants will be selected considering the following criteria:
• Demonstrated initiatives and leadership in an existing project, activity within their community
• Willingness and motivation to contribute to bringing positive change in their community.
• Diversity of backgrounds
• Availability to attend all essential activities and full duration of the project.
What We Offer:
• A unique opportunity to connect with like-minded young people from around the globe
• Training sessions, skill-building and mentoringopportunities
• The chance to collaborate on impactful projects addressing pressing global challenges
• A platform to amplify your voice and showcase your work locally, nationally and globally
• Participation is free of charge.
• Mandatory Online Orientation meeting on 27th November 2024 at 2pm.
How to Apply:
Please fill in the application form and send it to mugisha.evelyn@yahoo.com by 20th November 2024 11:59PM.