GOAL NextGen Youth Programme 2026: Global Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers (Stipend Available)

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme brings together young people from around the world to understand global justice issues and global citizenship. The programme consists of online sessions with in-person components for Irish-based participants, focusing on skills such as critical thinking, intercultural communication, project management and public awareness campaigns. A stipend is available to support participation, including costs for internet, data and travel where applicable.

Stipend to cover internet/data and travel costs; participation in 10 online sessions plus in-person components; opportunity to engage with GOAL staff and develop skills in leadership, critical thinking and project management.

Applicants must be 18-25 years old, currently resident of Ireland, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, or Zimbabwe, fluent in English, and able to participate in 10 seminars between May and July.

Apply by submitting CV/portfolio, a 500-word cover letter and a two-minute video explaining motivation; applications via GOAL’s recruitment pages.