The YSF awards grants (up to USD 25,000) to selected projects that demonstrate innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. It only supports projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The age definition used by the UNAOC to characterize youth is a person who is between 18 and 35 years old.
In 2008, the UNAOC established the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) to support youth-led projects addressing areas of primary concern to the UNAOC, i.e. fostering mutual respect, understanding and long-term positive relationships between peoples of different cultures and religions. Its establishment was a direct response to the calls for action from youth organizations and networks made around the world during 2006 and 2007, related to the UNAOC’s thematic areas.
