Call for Candidates
Young Leaders Forum 2012/13
Are you highly motivated, socially minded and looking for ways to take responsibility for the society you live in? Are you willing to commit to a yearlong training in professional and organizational skills? Are you eager to meet likeminded people with whom you can forge a coalition of young visionaries? Then, become a member of Afghanistan’s most distinguished Young Leaders Network! The Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation is looking for the next generation of the young Afghan leaders.
Applicants should be:
1. Between 18 and 32 years old
2. Able to debate and work in English
3. Highly interested and well informed about politics and your country
4. Respectful, open and tolerant toward people of various backgrounds
Note: the application deadline is February 18th 2012 and only complete application forms will be accepted.
The “Young Leaders Forum” (YLF) was initiated in 2004. Since then Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation (FES) has trained more than 120 outstanding afghan youth from all walks of life. Most of our alumni are highly successful young leaders, working for government or nongovernmental organizations. We strive to empower young people taking responsibility in civil society and encourage civil engagement.
FES is Germany’s largest and oldest political foundation. With worldwide more than 90 offices we are dedicated to the promotion of international dialogue and social justice. Our aim is to strengthen democratic institutions and civil society to help building a sustainable Afghan democracy. FES is registered with the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
And here is the instruction how you can apply:
Please read carefully the form you will find below. Fill it out and sign it. Please indicate with your second signature, that you have acknowledged the agreements on minimum requirements for taking part in the Young Leaders Forum. Finally, send us the complete application back to FES before February 18th 2012 to this email address: