The Girl Up Leadership Summit is an opportunity for youth leaders (ages
13-22) to gain the skills, resources, and confidence to make an impact
on gender equality in their communities.
More than 400 passionate youth advocates from around the world will
gather for the 9th annual Girl Up Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
For three days, these young leaders will learn from influential
speakers, engage in skill-based workshops, and participate in a day of
action.
The Summit is an enriching, cross-cultural experience that
aims to empower, educate, and activate the potential of young
changemakers. Through mentorship from
- Girl Up experts
- thought leaders
- celebrity champions
- and women trailblazers
Summit participants will uncover critical skills and be empowered to serve their communities as defenders of gender equality.
Eligibility.
- Changemakers aged 13-22
- The motivated and fearless
- Those who know they can make a difference and that together we are stronger
- Those with big, bold, ideas
- Those ready to be a leader
- YOU!
Benefits.
Join
the movement! Meet leaders from around the globe committed to making a
difference in themselves, their community, and the world. You will leave
the Summit with:
- The know-how to organize a successful Girl Up club in your school and/or community
- Deepened understanding of the challenges faced by girls, and awareness of the current solutions
- A
network of your peers committed to a world where girls have equal
value, opportunity, and the chance to reach their fullest potential.
Funding.
Cost
can sometimes be a barrier to experiences like the Summit, and Girl Up
is committed to supporting leaders regardless of their economic
background. The deadline to apply for need-based travel financial assistance is February 21, 2022.
For
selected applicants, Girl Up will reimburse for up to $1,000 USD for
transportation costs (bus/train/flight) and provide a complimentary
registration to the 2022 Girl Up Leadership Summit. All financial aid
recipients must abide by Girl Up’s travel policy.
There is a
limited amount of financial aid available. Unfortunately, they are not
able to provide financial support to every applicant. Applicants are
encouraged to demonstrate their need in the application.
How to Apply.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should click here to apply.
For more information, kindly visit www.girlup.org/leadership-summit.
Deadline
15th June, 2022.
