UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDGs Advocate Programme 2023 | Nigerians

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDGs Advocate Programme 2023 is now accepting applications. For Nigerian youth, the SDGs Advocate Program is a three-month intense training and advocacy program.

Young actors and changemakers can gain a deeper grasp of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the training, which consists of more than 20 lectures, unique readings, and thorough examinations (SDGs). The purpose of this initiative is to create a network of great young leaders who will advocate for the SDGs across the country.

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDGs Advocate Programme Programme Details

This program aims to give young people between the ages of 18 and 35 the chance to promote the accomplishment of the SDGs across Nigeria’s 36 states by becoming one of the country’s SDGs advocates. It encourages young people to take an active role in bringing about long-lasting change in their local communities or immediate surroundings while also advancing global objectives.

The goal of the SDGs Advocate Programme is to build a society in which every primary and secondary school student, family, or community organization possesses the knowledge, morals, and abilities required for successfully addressing the greatest challenges of this century and fostering a sustainable and prosperous society.

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDGs Advocate Programme Benefits

• At the end of this programme, they aim to build exceptional advocates and leaders that would possess vast knowledge and proven track record of working with schools and communities to promote the level of awareness and education for Sustainable Development.
• All Advocates are expected to lead impactful campaign in their communities and adopted schools, that would accelerate the attainment of the 2030 Agenda. Only successful participants in this phase would be issued a Certificate of Completion.
• Membership access to SDSN global network, thus becoming world-recognized SDG Advocate.
• This programme would also establish friendly and professional connections between youths, thus creating an avenue for sharing experiences, fur ther collaborations and the development of joint projects between global youths in the sustainable development space.

UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network SDGs Advocate Programme Eligibility

• Applicants must be Nigerian between the ages of 18 – 35 years.
• Able to commit at least 4 hours per week throughout the programme.
• Available to partake in virtual training.
• Interested in being a development and transformation agent.
• Applicants must not necessarily be acquainted with the knowledge of the SDGs 2030.

Deadline: December 30, 2022

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For more information, visit SDGs Advocate Programme.