Call for EOIs: Mediterranean Youth in Action Programme

Through MYA, young transformative leaders from both shores of the Euro-Mediterranean region are invited to take the reins and implement grassroots initiatives addressing local needs and promoting inclusion. It is about hands-on involvement and real change. Moreover, these initiatives at the local community level will serve as exemplary models, showcasing the relevance and effectiveness of community action at the broader Euro-Mediterranean scope. This call is a dynamic opportunity for young leaders to unleash their innovation and drive lasting, positive change in society. So, if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something truly meaningful, MYA is calling your name. Join them, and turn vision into action.

Focus Areas

• The initiatives should be locally transformative, addressing community needs and promoting inclusion.
• They can tackle various issues, such as social, economic, public policy, or other issues, as long as there is a clear demonstration that these concerns align with the needs of the community.

Benefits

• Skills enhancement (50 pre-selected young community leaders):
  • Elevate project management, communication, and transformative leadership skills through an online training programme. Receive a certification endorsed by the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Secretariat.
• Face-to-face kick-off meeting (25 selected young community leaders):
  • Join a kick-off meeting in person in one of the Euro-Mediterranean countries for peer review and discussions. Refine methodologies, build connections, and prepare for the initiative’s implementation phase.
• Financial support (25 selected young community leaders):
  • Receive up to 8,000 euro for implementing community-level initiatives. Foster alliances, contribute to sustainable change and explore potential additional funding sources.
  • Networking opportunities:
  • Connect with leaders, stakeholders, and civil society representatives. Build a robust network for potential collaborations and future endeavours.
• Evaluation and learning support:
  • Receive continuous accompaniment and support. Engage in online intermediate sessions, ensuring timely and collaborative problem-solving. The ALF Secretariat is committed to supporting participants at every stage.
• Communication contribution:
  • Young leaders will actively contribute to communication initiatives, creating diverse content to share their insights. These will include direct testimonies from the young community leaders about their experiences and knowledge gained during their participation in the MYA programme. Financial compensation will be provided for these contributions.
• Additional benefits: participation in Euro-Mediterranean dialogues and MYA forum
  • As a selected young community leader, your journey with “Transformative Youth in Action” offers an exclusive opportunity to actively engage in participatory and policy dialogues within the EuroMediterranean region. This includes participation in events such as:
    • ALF youth dialogues:
      • The top-performing young leaders will have the opportunity to activly participate in dynamic events and dialogues organised at the Euro-Mediterranean scale, amplifying youth voices and perspectives, fostering dialogue, and connecting with stakeholders and peers across the region.
      • Participating in these events not only enhances your visibility and network but also provides a unique platform to contribute to meaningful dialogues shaping the Euro-Mediterranean narrative.

Who can apply?

• Young Transformative Leaders of age between 18 and 35, who have the nationality of one of the 43 countries of the UFM, affiliated with youth-led or youth-oriented organizations active at the community level.

For more information, visit Anna Lindh Foundation.