iHAV Conference 2014: Ghana

Deadline: May 24, 2014

Are you young and interested in development in Africa? Then, heed to this call for iHAV conference; holding in Accra – Ghana from 30th July 2014 to 2nd August 2014.

IHAV conference is a project-based conference which will gather from across the globe, 100 outstanding and innovative African youth visionaries and 10 inspiring leaders and change champions to discuss topics of global relevance, and come up with sustainable projects particularly directed at improving quality of life in Africa. The theme For IHAV Conference 2014 is CREATING AN AGRIBUSINESS REVOLUTION WITH AFRICA’S YOUTH.

 Benefits:

• All participants will be awarded with certificates at the end of the conference.
• Three (3) outstanding project proposals will be chosen by the jury and supported for implementation

Eligibility:

• Age 18 to 28
• African youth all around the world

Criteria

• Must have completed or be in a recognized tertiary institution (polytechnic, training school, university, etc, any course of study).

Exceptions will be made for brilliant youth who could not proceed to the tertiary level.

• Must fill out an application and submit an essay on a given theme.
• Innovative and enthusiastic youth who can identify challenges and needs around them, and envision sustainable solutions.
• Must be ambitious, disciplined and a team player.

Paid Expenses:

• Accomodation for the nights of 30th July, 31st July, 1st August and 2nd August 2014.
• Meals and snacks during conference
• Conference package.
• While the conference, accommodation and the majority of the meals will be covered by the IHAV Foundation, it is suggested that participants budget conservatively to cover costs which are not covered by the conference.

Non-Paid Expenses:

• Additional meals, snacks, drinks, alcohol not provided
• Sightseeing and shopping.
• Travel to and from Accra, Ghana.
• Transportation and accommodation outside of the conference dates.

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