Applications are Open for the Funded Youth Empowerment Forum (YEF) 2026 in Switzerland
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
Name of the Event: Youth Empowerment Forum
Date: 3-6 September 2026
Place: Geneva, Switzerland
Last Date of Application: 5 July 2026
Link to Apply:
The Youth Empowerment Forum 2026 in Switzerland returns for its second edition—larger, more ambitious, and more globally representative than ever before.
Organized by the Center for Global Dialogue & Leadership (CGDL), YEF returns to Geneva following the successful inaugural edition held in 2025. This year, the forum will convene 250 young leaders and changemakers for an immersive leadership experience at the heart of global diplomacy and humanitarian action.
The program features structured policy dialogues, expert-led workshops, an institutional visit to the United Nations Headquarters at the Palais des Nations, and a dedicated study visit with briefing sessions at the World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva.
Fully Funded Scholarship: $16.99 USD
Round-trip international airfare
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Geneva
Daily breakfasts
Meals and coffee breaks during forum hours
Full conference access
Visa support documentation
Airport transfers
Guided visits to the UN and World Trade Organization
Premium event merchandise
Global leadership certification
Networking opportunities with international participants
Who Can Apply:
The forum is open to individuals aged 16–46 from all professional and academic backgrounds, including-
Students
Young professionals
NGO and civil society leaders
Researchers and academics
Media professionals
Social entrepreneurs
Public sector professionals
Individuals passionate about global change
Applicants from all countries and disciplines are encouraged to apply.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at info@thecgdl.org