Deadline: January 13, 2026
Applications are open for the HundrED Youth Ambassador Programme 2026. The Youth Ambassador Programme in partnership with IBO as part of Festival of Hope supports young changemakers to create and build upon social impact projects addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through online workshops and discussions, opportunities for mentorship and ongoing engagement in the Programme’s MOOC and closed Discord channel, Youth Ambassadors learn, ideate and collaborate to make a positive impact in their communities while addressing global questions. In addition to providing support to these young changemakers, this programme builds a supportive, kind, inspiring and safe online community of young people aged 13 – 19.
Benefits
As a Youth Ambassador you will
- Connect to a global community of like-minded young people
- Gain confidence to develop your own idea through workshops, webinars and events that are geared towards helping you develop your social impact project
- Build resilience when things don’t work out and support to adapt and change your innovation
- Be inspired by the amazing and positive things happening in the world
- Better understand the SDG’s and social impact projects that are making a difference
Eligibility
- If you are between the ages of 13 – 19 years old (during the time of the Programme) and passionate about changemaking, you are eligible.
- The programme is held in English – the online sessions, conversations and most resources will be in English, so it is important that you are able to communicate in it.
Application
Applications for the March-May 2026 Cohort will close on January 13, 2026. Applications close at 23:59 GMT – make sure to submit your application on time.
Note that you will be required to create a HundrED account and send a pre-recorded video as part of your application.
For more information, visit HundrED Youth Ambassador Programme.
