Home Call for Applications 9th Annual G(irls)20 Summit 2018 in Argentina (Fully Funded to Attend & Become a Delegate)

9th Annual G(irls)20 Summit 2018 in Argentina (Fully Funded to Attend & Become a Delegate)

by OFA

Application Deadline: 15:00 EST on April 6th 2018

G(irls)20 is coming to Argentina for the 9th annual Global Summit. 20+ young women from around the world will arrive in Buenos Aires for a week of leadership training, social enterprise development and mentoring by female leaders in the business and public sectors. Delegates contribute the economic and social issues facing girls & women in their countries to a Communiqué delivered to world leaders in advance of the G20 Summit and leave the Summit with increased confidence, new skills, and a global network that will allow them to make change as community and global advocates!

The G(irls)20 Summit is modeled after the G20 Summit and culminates in a one-day symposium with local and international panelists, keynotes, and experts on economic and social issues facing girls and women.

When: The Summit will be held in October 15-19, 2018. (Delegates to arrive October 14th).
Where: The Summit will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Six weeks later, the G20 leaders will also meet in Buenos Aires to hold the annual G20 Summit.

Requirements:

  • Any young woman born within 1995-2001
  • Holds or can obtain a valid passport
  • Lives in and/or holds citizenship in any of the G20 member countries or additional participating regions (Middle East and North Africa, African Union, South America).

Delegate(s) Expectation:

Every applicant submits one idea for a policy recommendation to be incorporated into the Communiqué + one idea for a community development project to launch at home. Successful delegates will be expected to:

  • Spend approximately 2 hours per week from June 2018 – October 2018 doing pre-summit work online
  • Participate fully in the week-long Summit, including attending all sessions, making new connections, asking questions, and bringing an open mind
  • Contribute to the development of a Communiqué. View the 2017 Summit Communiqué.
  • Post-summit, launch a community development project at home. View past Social Impact Initiatives.
  • Monthly check-ins with her mentor following Summit

The week-long summit for delegates will include:

  • Workshops building valuable leadership skills — from Emotional Intelligence to Strategic Planning
  • Panels and speeches on the key issues facing girls and women globally — with an emphasis on digital inclusion and financial inclusion
  • Developing a Communiqué to G20 leaders, with recommendations based on the delegates unique experience and expertise
    Networking receptions with movers and shakers in the public and private sectors
  • Building a network of female mentors from the across the public and private sectors
    The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with 20+ young female leaders from around the world

Benefits:

G(irls)20 will cover the following costs for all delegates:

  • Flights to and from Buenos Aires from their nearest major city
  • Transportation to and from the airport in Buenos Aires
  • Accommodation in a shared room with one other female delegate
  • All meals during the week
  • Travel insurance
  • Costs associated with travel visas

Timeline:

  • March 8 – April 6, 2018: Applications are Open to Delegates. Please note applications CLOSE at 15:00 EST on April 6th.
  • May 2018: Shortlisted Candidates will be invited by email to an interview over Skype
  • June 2018: Both successful and unsuccessful candidates notified by email
  • June – October 2018: Pre-summit work takes place online.
  • October 14 – October 20, 2018: The 9th annual Global Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Please note all delegates must arrive on October 14th.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the G(irls)20 Summit 2018 

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7 comments

Nendirmwa Yakubu Malafa March 8, 2018 - 8:52 pm

I strongly love to be part of this great summit but the age limit given is below my age.Am 33 years old, please How do I become part of this Great opportunity?

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Veganucci March 12, 2018 - 8:55 pm

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IKWUE ANITA OOWO April 1, 2018 - 3:26 pm

dear sir/ma
i can not really find the application form for the conference, can i please get the website for the application form on the youth summit? thanks.

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IKWUE ANITA OOWO April 1, 2018 - 3:28 pm

dear sir/ma
this is going to be a live changing conference for me and i do wish to get the scholarship to attend the youth summit, thanks

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Muzhgan Haseeb April 10, 2018 - 11:55 am

Hello every one;
hope this finds you well;
I would like to respectively state that I am very keen to have the opportunity to be a major part of this girls 20 summit in Argentina as a representative of Afghanistan , therefore I am very optimistic to have your kind consideration to have this golden chance and i have born on 1996.
thank you
yours sincerely

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Muzhgan Haseeb April 10, 2018 - 11:56 am

i will be grateful of your kind reply

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