Call for Participation: SRHR Youth Leadership Programme | WestMac Media

Deadline: 14th February, 2018 

BACKGROUND: 

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Africa Trust (previously known as the Southern African AIDS Trust) through its signature Regional Youth Hub Programme (SAT4YOUTH) aims to bring together young people across Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) to provide leadership and advocacy on SRHR. 

This year, SAT will launch its inaugural #SAT4YOUTH SRHR Youth Leadership Programme which will be held 24th February – 2nd March 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The programme aims to; 

 Begin a youth quake - powerful movement of dynamic and influential young leaders involved in and passionate about SRHR, particularly, Sustainable Goals 3, 4, 5 (good health, education and gender equality), Agenda 2063. #TheGirlPlan 

 Equip young leaders with essential skills (professional development linked to policy influence, advocacy and communications) to spearhead SAT’s Regional Youth Hubs, replicate training (mentor other youth) and advocate on pressing SRHR issues in their contexts and at a regional/global level. 

 Build sustainable cycles of leadership and capacity building whereby present cohorts are considered to be experts on SRHR and mentor/ train future cohorts of young advocates. 

Furthermore, programme outcomes are premised on four key pillars proven in various fields to embolden youth to take the reins on critical SDG, Agenda 2063 and SRHR issues, namely; 

1. Advocacy 

2. Gender and diversity 

3. Leadership 4. Policy 

ELIGIBILITY: 

• All applicants must be members of SAT’s Regional Youth Hub Programme, sign up here (free membership);

• Youth between the ages of 18-25 years based in ESA, applicants from other countries in Africa will also be considered (Youth Hub Virtual members);

• Fluent in English. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Motivation letter detailing interest/ advocacy or experience in SRHR and the SDGs including the value of the programme towards your future career trajectory i.e. what action you plan to take after the leadership training; 

• Two page CV detailing links to personal social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube), leadership positions and experience with contactable references; 

• Self-authored half page short story, poem or song on any SRHR issue, preferably in the ESA region, from a youth perspective; 

• Copy or proof of a valid passport. All applications (listed above) / queries should be directed to choonara@satregional.org by 14th February 2018! 

The opportunity is fully-funded, only selected/ successful participants will be contacted and will also be required to adhere to SAT’s travel agreement policies and guidelines.