Algeria Youth Leadership cultural exchange Program 2024 for young Algerians

Algeria Youth Leadership cultural exchange Program 2024 for young Algerians – This programme provides opportunities for young Algerians to develop leadership skill among other. See below for all you need to know; the requirements, application closing date, and how to apply.

The Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) is a leadership development opportunity for Algerian and American youth, ages 15-17. This cultural and academic exchange takes place every summer in Reno, Nevada and Washington, DC. The Northern Nevada International Center has coordinated the exchange for 15 consecutive years.

YLPA employs a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and community settings. Through engagement in the activities, youth and adult participants will better understand civic participation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy, as well as the role that social enterprises play in a community. Participants will stay with an American host family and have the opportunity to engage with and learn from their host family throughout the program. This program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Requirements Algerian youth applicants

The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.

Youths who are eligible to apply must:

Be a legal citizen of Algeria;
Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on the program start date of June 30, 2024;
Have at least one year of high school remaining after the program. If you are selected as a semifinalist, you will be required to submit an original high school transcript and a school certificate to verify that you have at least one year of high school remaining;
Have sufficient proficiency in English to understand academic discussions and everyday social interactions;
Demonstrated leadership in their schools and/or communities;
An interest in the program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership and project development and have good academic performance;
Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the entire program.

Algerian adult applicants

The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.

Adults who are eligible to apply must:

Be legal citizens of Algeria;
Work actively mentoring youth in their professional or volunteer activities;
Be community leaders;
Have excellent English;
Be committed to working with the Youth Leadership Program participants after their return from the United States to assist in the implementation of community projects;