What a Global Youth Ambassador is expected to do:
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Mobilize and organize other young people to stand up for education- engage in education activism and transformation at local, provincial and national levels- evidence backed activism is highly desirable illustrating concrete change |
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Make their voices heard in their communities by organizing events, participating in campaigns, writing letters to the editor, running petition drives and taking part in other campaign activities. |
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Make their voices heard globally by writing blogs and news stories and sharing photographs and videos from events and projects for the global A World at School website and social media channels (which reach 50,000 to 100,000 people each week!). |
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Organize local/national education advocacy-related events and campaigns with their organizations and schools and/or in partnership with other A World at School Youth Ambassadors. |
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When possible, organize a coalition of like-minded youth groups for education. |
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Engage with their local stakeholders to achieve better results for education in their countries and communities -- in the policy, budget and other related processes. |
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Who can apply for a EYA Pakistan:
To become an A World at School Global Youth Ambassador in Pakistan, you need to meet a certain criteria as listed below:
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You must be 16-29 years old. |
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You have access to the Internet at least 3-5 hours a week and skill to use social media. |
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You want to show leadership in your community or organization with a particular interest in education. |
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You must be ready to take action for education improvement and rights in your neighborhood, district and beyond which will be documented for evidence |
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You have a demonstrated interest and passion for education related issues. Experience in education advocacy programs and designing/managing campaigns/events for education will be highly preferred. |
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You can fluently communicate in Urdu/Local language and some English to remain connected Globally. Knowing other local languages is a plus. |
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You have connections to a wide network of individuals – whether it be a school community, youth group, community or other network. |
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You are able to conduct yourself confidently backed by knowledge/capability |
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You clearly understand challenges of access, quality and equity in education in the context of Pakistan |
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You are sensitive to gender, ethnic and religious issues and are able to drive the campaign without offending anyone’s personal beliefs and/or traditions. Similarly, you should be able to campaign for all children and youth of Pakistan without any bias |
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You are always ready to speak up and take action for education in your community |
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You have no political interests or agendas while applying for a Global Youth Ambassador. This campaign supports no particular political party and is designed ONLY to propagate quality education and learning for ALL, equally. |
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What a Global Youth Ambassador receives:
The Youth Ambassadors receive the support needed to mobilize others for action. Including:
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Access to global campaigning tool kits with information and assets needed to run events and mobilization campaigns in your community and online. |
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Access to private social networking groups to speak with like-minded young people from all over the globe to share best practices, challenges and ideas. |
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Invitations to participate in online forums and discussions with young people, including monthly A World at School hosted Google+ Hangouts. |
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Opportunity to be featured on the A World at School website. |
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Opportunity to be considered for participation at international conferences, seminars and other events. |
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Access to our campaign email list that will keep you updated with the latest information and news, resources, research and policy documents. |
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Mentoring and other support from A World at School Youth Team and partners. |
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The opportunity to work as ASER Associates for primary data collection across Pakistan. |
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Access to and information about upcoming conferences and seminars that they may attend to provide their inputs and learn about issues pertaining to access, quality and equity in education. |
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A special EYA T Shirt, Cap & ID Card with a unique ID number |
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