{"id":331,"date":"2025-12-26T23:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T23:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=331"},"modified":"2025-12-26T23:05:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T23:05:54","slug":"hundred-youth-ambassador-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=331","title":{"rendered":"HundrED Youth Ambassador Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Programme Type:<\/strong> Youth Leadership Programme<br><strong>Format:<\/strong> Fully Online<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free of Charge<br><strong>Language:<\/strong> English<br><strong>Programme Duration:<\/strong> 1 March \u2013 31 May 2026<br><strong>Application Window:<\/strong> 18 December 2025 \u2013 13 January 2026<br><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 13 January 2026 (23:59 GMT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>HundrED Youth Ambassador Programme 2026<\/strong>, in partnership with the <strong>International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/strong> and the <strong>Festival of Hope<\/strong>, empowers young changemakers aged <strong>13\u201319<\/strong> to design and implement social impact projects aligned with the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through online workshops, mentorship, and engagement in a dedicated <strong>MOOC and Discord community<\/strong>, Youth Ambassadors collaborate globally to address real-world challenges and create positive change within their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Become a Youth Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Youth Ambassador, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with a global network of like-minded young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain confidence to develop and implement your own social impact project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build resilience and adaptability when facing challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be inspired by impactful initiatives from around the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepen your understanding of the SDGs and effective changemaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Fully online (MOOC, Discord, and email updates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1 March \u2013 31 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free of charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> Inclusive and flexible participation options available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth Ambassadors who cannot access Discord due to restrictions or accessibility needs can still fully participate via the MOOC and weekly email updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aged <strong>13\u201319 years<\/strong> during the programme period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passionate about social impact, SDGs, and changemaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No prior <strong>IB experience required<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Able to participate online with internet access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical skills in project development, collaboration, and social impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship from experienced global changemakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a supportive and inspiring international youth community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Certificate of Completion<\/strong> from HundrED and the International Baccalaureate (IBO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to have your work featured in media and programme showcases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a <strong>HundrED account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a <strong>pre-recorded video<\/strong> as part of the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply individually (group applications are not accepted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hundred.org\/en\/youth-ambassadors\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Programme Type: Youth Leadership ProgrammeFormat: Fully OnlineCost: Free of ChargeLanguage: EnglishProgramme Duration: 1 March \u2013 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