THE QUEEN’S YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME IS SEARCHING FOR INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. Exceptional people aged 18-29 will receive awards for leading the way where they live, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s 60-year contribution to the Commonwealth. We’ll support them to do more life-changing work. Grants will be made to organisations in selected Commonwealth countries(Jamaica is one the countries selected) that can show they are improving the lives of young people. The grants will help individuals gain new skills, employment and a voice in their communities. Award criteria • Nominees need to have proven experience of working to improve their communities, regionally or at a national level and be able to show evidence of their achievements. • Nominees must be aged between 18 and 29 for the year of the award and be citizens of a Commonwealth country. • Nominees need to demonstrate evidence of their leadership qualities. • Priority will be given to individuals who have overcome significant challenges to achieve their goals. • All nominees need to be supported by a suitable referee. Grants Grants will be available to organisations that are working with young people to transform their lives across the Commonwealth. Projects will be supported that are led by, or focussed on young people and will provide opportunities for young people to learn new skills, enter employment or enterprise, or have a say in decisions affecting their future. Each project will place young people at the heart of their communities, working with them to help solve the issues that affect their lives. To ensure the greatest impact possible, organisations working to strengthen the youth sector at a national level and those working together with other NGOs, government and the private sector will be given priority. When applying for a grant, of two to four years duration, organisations will need to demonstrate how young people are involved in designing, implementing and evaluating the work. Priority will be given to work which has the potential to be replicated and implemented on a larger scale. Grants will be awarded to organisations working with young people in selected countries in every Commonwealth region. These are: Bangladesh; Jamaica; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; UK; and Zambia.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:15:16 +0000
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