The IAS – International AIDS Society, Y+ Global, Youth RISE, ATHENA Network, The PACT, Adolescent HIV Treatment Coalition (ATC) and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) have teamed up to build and facilitate a collective digital space that will be developed by young leaders and for young people.
Our goal is to co-create, curate and nurture a digital space for young leaders living with or affected by HIV that:
- is youth-led, youth-responsive, inclusive, accessible, sustainable and innovative;
- showcases youth leadership in all its diversity;
- links young people to organisations and resources tailored to their needs;
- provides capacity building, mentorship and networking opportunities; and
- promotes fundraising opportunities for young people.
About International AIDS Society (IAS)
The International AIDS Society (IAS) leads collective action on every front of the global HIV response through its membership base, scientific authority and convening power.
Founded in 1988, the IAS is the world’s largest association of HIV professionals, with members in more than 170 countries. Working with its members, the IAS advocates and drives urgent action to reduce the impact of HIV. The IAS is also the steward of the world’s most prestigious HIV conferences: the International AIDS Conference, the IAS Conference on HIV Science, and the HIV Research for Prevention Co... continue reading
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Call for Applications for Young Leaders
Aim and Benefits of Call for Applications for Young Leaders
As a young leader you will
- Co-create a digital space for young people alongside a dedicated, tech-savvy and innovative group of young leaders, supported by a team of IT and design experts
- Launch the space at IAS 2021 Virtual, the world’s most influential conference on HIV science
- Receive $2000 for your time and to cover the costs of internet data
- Learn vital skills in communications, project management, and design
- Mentor the next cohort of young leaders.
Requirements for Call for Applications for Young Leaders Qualification
Young leaders must meet these selection criteria:
- Be between 18 and 29
- Be connected to a youth-led, youth-enabling or youth-serving organization working in the HIV response, either as a volunteer, employee or beneficiary
- Be creative, tech-savvy and passionate about the potential of digital technology to contribute to the HIV response
- Have a demonstrated commitment tothe HIV response in your community
- Showcase strong leadership qualities
- Be agreeable to be featured in digital media (see examples)
- Be available for full time working hours (8 hours per day) between5-13 April and 18-21 July 2021
- Be available to take on ad hoc tasks and be an ambassador for the digital space (approximately 3 days total)
- Be available and willing to mentor the next cohort of young leaders in 2022 (approximately 5 days total)
- Young people from key populations and low and middle income countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Call for Applications for Young Leaders
- March 2021: Review and selection of candidates
- Late March 2021: Applicants informed of outcome
- 5-13 April 2021: Young leaders’ curriculum to design digital space
- May 2021: Development of the digital space
- 18-21 July 2021: Young leaders attend 11th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2021) and launch digital space
- August 2021-July 2022: Young leaders promote digital space and support next cohort of young leaders
Application Deadline
March 7, 2021
How to Apply
For more details, visit IAS website.
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