Call for Application
Background
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation in collaboration with Peace Shapers and the Temple Foundation is pleased to announce a ‘Call for Application’ for young peacebuilders (age 18-35) who would like to participate in the 2024 BBFORPEACE YOUNG PEACEBUILDERS FELLOWSHIP.
The BBFORPEACE Young Peacebuilders Fellowship is designed as an initiative towards mobilising actions for the domestication of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2250, 2419 and 2535, African Union Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security and existing national framework on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) in Nigeria.
Specifically, the fellowship seeks to implement Pillar 1 (Participation) of the YPS agenda which calls for actions aimed at empowering youth in peacebuilding and conflict resolution and increased the representation of youth in decision-making at all levels in local, national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention and resolution of conflict.
The Fellowship would last for 12 weeks (3 months). The first session will be an online training where participants will be taught on the different modules on peacebuilding and conflict management by experts in the field. The later session will be the graduation/ award ceremony of participants which will be held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Application Requirements
- Must be a Nigerian or resident of Nigeria
- Must be a youth between the age of 18-35 years
- Must be working or willing to work on youth, peace and security and climate change
- Must be available to attend the fellowship which will last for 12weeks (3 months)
*BBFORPEACE strongly encourage female applicants and people with disabilities to apply*
Benefits of the Fellowship
- Technical support from experts on peacebuilding, sustainable development and project management.
- An award of $1500 to two outstanding fellows after the completion of the fellowship.
- Mentoring and internship opportunities for all fellows.
Application Deadline and Information
Complete the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Fd9SXqp3iRTFFxeLy2qBci3qBwZPs4DDaLHVSzpZOM4/viewform?edit_requested=true by providing accurate information and upload all supporting documents on or before January 31st, 2024.
The final list of selected participants for the fellowship will be announced by the second week of February 2024.
For more information about this fellowship, contact us on project@bbforpeace.org, info@bbforpeace.org