Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2025

The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is a two-year initiative co-hosted by UNESCO and Kingold Group. It combines online training, mentorship, and an in-person summit, with participants designing and implementing six-month community projects addressing intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding. The program includes a $10,000 grant for community projects, fully funded training, and global networking opportunities, including travel and accommodation for the China summit.

Grant for community projects, fully funded training, mentorship, global networking, and coverage for travel and accommodation to the China summit.

Applicants are global leaders aged 25–45 with proven leadership experience in intercultural dialogue, peacebuilding, or community development and English proficiency; participation requires commitment to all phases of the program.

Submit online via the UNESCO portal by the deadline; applications undergo pre-screening and final evaluation by UNESCO’s Steering Committee.