Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders Program 2020 (Fully-funded to the Just Peace Summit in New York City)
Deadline: September 13, 2019
Calling community shakers, movement leaders, innovators & game changers! The Global Teen Leaders Program 2020 is open for applications. Three Dot Dash is looking for the next Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) – the MOST passionate YOUNG PEOPLE, tackling SOCIAL ISSUES to bring TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE in communities.
Three Dot Dash is a global youth initiative of We Are Family Foundation (WAFF). It is a social entrepreneur incubator and accelerator designed to amplify the work of young people making an extraordinary impact. Three dot dash powers the most influential social entrepreneurs between the ages of 13 -19, who have found a solution or innovation to address a basic human need.
Global Teen Leaders are people who are doing extraordinary work that helps meet one or more of the basic human needs: food, water, health, shelter, education, safety and the environment — thus, creating a more peaceful society. They are carefully selected through a Nomination Process and invited to attend the Just Peace Summit and participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash Initiative.
Do you know a young person tackling an issue related to education, the environment, health, safety, shelter or water? What about technology, innovation or human rights? Do them (AND THIS WORLD) a favor and Nominate today.
Benefits
Selected GTLs will attend the 11th Annual 2020 Just Peace Summit which will take place on March 27 – April 3, 2020 in New York City.
All air/train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals and ground travel in NYC will be paid for by We Are Family Foundation for selected GTLs.
Eligibility
Potential GTLs must meet ALL of the following qualifications and requirements:
- Age 13-19 (at time of the Summit, March 27-April 3, 2020)
- Project or organization addresses one or more basic human need(s)
- Founder or co-founder of your own project or organization
- Committed to growing your work and impact now and in the future
- Already achieving tangible results
- Speak and write English proficiently
- Able to travel to the United States
- Participate during the entire Summit (no exceptions)
- Be nominated by a qualified Nominator (SEE BELOW)
In order to apply, potential GTLs must be nominated by one of the following qualified Nominators:
- Three Dot Dash Coalition partner
- GTL Alumni
- Mentor Alumni
- A staff member at an educational institution
- A member of the We Are Family Foundation staff
- A member of the We Are Family Foundation board
- A member of the Three Dot Dash Just Peace Summit team
Application