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The Youth-Led Action Initiative, The UNICEF Adolescents and Youth team launched the Youth-Led Action Initiative to support young people in becoming change-makers. This initiative encourages young individuals to take proactive steps towards change by demanding "a seat at the table" and by actively participating in their own lives and communities. We aim to empower young people to…, Meet the Malaysian Youth Advocacy Champions, Khairiah Hannah, Khairiah Hannah is a 17-year-old Malaysian with a deep passion for Mental Health Awareness. She regularly engages in various initiatives with NGOs (including participation in the UNICEF Young Leaders Programme) with an aim to create positive change in the field of mental health. Her approach is interesting and realistic; seeking to amplify the…, Benjamin Chay, Benjamin Chay is a compassionate, medical student aspiring to become a psychiatrist. A student of the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, this enthusiastic and sociable 18-year-old enjoys great conversations with like-minded individuals discussing and exploring tales and stories of passion. Benjamin is eager to begin working with his…, Leo Shu Min, Leo Shu Min is a Youth- Environment Facilitator at the United Nations Development Programme Malaysia. In her role, she leads the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) programme, focusing on empowering youth to actively participate in addressing climate change through innovative community engagement programs and educational initiatives. She is…, Aidil Iman, Aidil Iman is a 24-year-old climate justice activist based in Malaysia whose areas of advocacy focus on youth empowerment, green politics, and environmental justice. Aidil founded his own environmental movement called Kolektif Iklim which aims to synergise the intersection of climate action and biodiversity protection. His activism led him to be a…, What’s Next?, Having participated in a week-long training with peers from the region,  the four Youth Advocacy Champions will be conducting trainings at community level to build the capacity of young people on advocacy in the coming months. The peer to peer approach aims to bridge the gap of learning, while actively adopting an experiential learning method. The…

Who is it for? , UNICEF’s Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is open for all passionate young people residing in Malaysia aged 15-25 in 2021. As long as you are not born before 1/1/1996 at the time of registration, you can apply., What is YLP about?, UNICEF’s YLP aims to establish a cohort of diverse young leaders in Malaysia, who are empowered to lead change on children’s rights in their communities and in UNICEF Malaysia’s programmes for young people. , How long is this programme?, YLP is a two-year long programme. The first-year will focus on skills-building opportunities and knowledge on children’s rights. The second year will be more hands on with engagements in UNICEF’s programmes and leading YLP projects. , What language will the programme be in?, Although the programme will be in a mix of English and Bahasa Malaysia, proficiency in English language is required as it will be the primary language throughout., What is my commitment?, The organisers estimate your commitment to be an average 8-10 hours per month for the first year. And, around 10-15 hours per month in the second year., How is it conducted?, The majority of YLP will conducted online via virtual video conference. When the pandemic situation allows, in person meet ups may be organised depending on the situation. 😊 , What if I need additional support?, If access to stable internet is an issue, please share this in your application so we can consider how to best support your participation 😊 If you are a participant with a disability, please be assured that YLP is inclusive for all young people and we appreciate you sharing what additional support is required, for us to provide the necessary…, I am not a Malaysian can I join?, Yes, as long as you are residing in Malaysia, you can join., Do I have to pay to participate in this programme?, No, YLP is fully funded by UNICEF Malaysia and participation is free, What should I include in my 2 minute video?, In your 2-minute video you should share: An introduction of yourself What causes are you passionate about? Why you think it is important for young people to have rights? If you are given the opportunity to improve one thing for children or young people in Malaysia, what would it be?, How many Young Leaders will be selected?, A total of 40 Young Leaders will be selected in the first cohort., What language should I submit my video in?, You may submit your video in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Have more questions about UNICEF’s Young Leaders Program? WhatsApp Brian

@KitaConnect Champions are young people who lead, moderate, and facilitate @KitaConnect sessions online, including on the @KitaConnect Discord server. They are an integral part of the program, engaging with and encouraging their peers to step outside their comfort zones, tackle issues head on, have fun all the while! Scroll on to meet our…, The Champion Journey, Champions receive continuous support throughout their time with KitaConnect. Here’s what their journey looks like! KC Champion roadmap Interested in being a KitaConnect Champion too? E-mail kitaconnect2020@gmail.com to sign up and learn more! You can also head over to our Discord server to see them in action, as well as to join the wider @…

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