This week ESE shares information about the One Young World
Summit and in particular the upcoming event to be held in Johannesburg in South
Africa (2-5 October 2013).
One Young World was founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate Robertson. It began as a London-based charity inviting young people from around the world and helping them make lasting connections to create positive change.
One Young World holds annual Summits where the young delegates, backed by the One Young World Counsellors, debate and formulate solutions for the pressing issues the world faces. No youth-dominated event outside the Olympic Games brings together more countries than One Young World. See youtube videos of the (2012 Summit or the 2011 Summit)
Eligibility
One Young World delegates must be between 18-30 years old.
They are selected based on having already demonstrated their leadership
potential. Many have already had an impact in their home countries on a range
of issues, including the role of business in society, transparency in business
and government, the impact of climate change, global health and hunger relief.
At the Summit Closing Ceremony, delegates graduate as One
Young World Ambassadors, joining a global network of young leaders who are
creating a positive change around the world.
Costs
The delegate price for the 2013 Summit in Johannesburg is
£2,750 + South Africa VAT at 14%. This considerable price may be very difficult
for youth from developing countries to gather. Especially since these costs do
not include flights or travel to and from the host city.
However, One Young World advises delegates to search for
sponsors to cover their expenses to attend a Summit. Delegates may be sponsored
by private citizens, companies, NGOs, education establishments, etc.
The cost for each delegate attending the Summit encompasses
travel within the host city (to and from hotels and to and from break-out
events), accommodation, meals, access to laptops, desktops and mobile devices,
venue costs, chaperones and satellite and wireless connectivity.
More information about how to find / become a Sponsor can be found here.
Themes
- Transparency and Integrity
- Education
- Global Business
- Health
- Human Rights
- Leadership and Governance
- Sustainable Development
Follow this link if you would like to Register for the One Young World 2013 Summit.
Procedures
You must apply to be registered here. Once you complete your
application, One Young World will assess whether you will be accepted as a
Candidate. This may take up to two weeks.
To become a delegate, you need to secure funding as well
being accepted as a Candidate.
National representation: you must represent your country of
birth or nationality, or where you have strong links.
OYW Summit (Zurich 2011)
Wikimedia Commons: Author Jmquez at en.wikipedia
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Good luck! 
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