Deadline:10th February, 2025
The Engine Room for the Future is all about turning young people’s big ideas into real, lasting change. In a world where over half the population is under 30, young people hold immense power to shape the future – but their voices are often missing in global decision-making.
The Engine Room was created to fix that. It’s a bold, intergenerational platform where young leaders work alongside policymakers to tackle the world’s toughest challenges – like climate change, inequality, and sustainable development.
As a Changemaker, you’ll access a platform to connect the local to the global, making sure your community’s voice is heard in global conversations while helping shape the policies that will define our future. In this role, you’ll:
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Engage and Influence Global decisions: Join curated opportunities to engage with key UN processes, United Nations Foundation Next Generation Fellows, and global policy discussions, ensuring young voices are front and center.
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Be a bridge for local and global change: Amplify the voices of your community by connecting local insights, projects, and moments to global platforms.
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Lead impactful projects: Organize events, lead advocacy efforts, and ensure youth perspectives shape global and local strategies within your Action Group’s focus area (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, or Partnerships).
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Build alliances: Forge strategic networks with peers, policymakers, and organizations to expand your projects’ impact and outreach.
Benefits
As an Engine Room Changemaker, you will:
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Shape the future: Work on bold, youth-led projects focused on People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, or Partnerships Action Groups.
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Influence global change: Engage directly with major UN processes like the FFD Conference, World Social Summit, and COP30.
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Lead with purpose: Commit just one day a month (March–December 2025) to drive solutions and inspire action.
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Be supported: Receive a $400 honorarium and access to tools, training, and a global network to amplify your impact.
Eligibility
- Age: 18–30 years old.
- Language: Proficient in English.
- Tech Access: A laptop and reliable internet connection.
- Commitment: Ability to dedicate time for meetings, projects, and campaigns.
- Geography: Individuals from the Global South are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
- Proven interest and potential to inspire and mobilize others.
- Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and multicultural environments.
- Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.
- A passion for addressing global challenges aligned with the SDGs.
- Experience with digital tools and platforms (e.g., social media, content creation).
For more information and application.
