Call for Youth Activists-Plan International

Youth4Change’ is a project run by Plan International Tanzania and Plan UK which brings together youth activists from 4 countries, including Tanzania, to advocate on ending child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Around 5 youth from Tanzania will form a panel which will come up with an advocacy and communications strategy on how to raise awareness on the need to end child marriage and female genital mutilation in the country.  

Core activities:

They will engage with social media, speak at events (which they need to identify themselves) and advocate with policy makers to raise their views on ending child marriage and FGM.

There are youth from 3 other countries participating in this global project so there will be plenty of opportunities to engage with them online, as well as two face to face international meetings.

Important Information

We request that you are able to offer about 5 hours a week to this role and to be able to travel to Plan’s office in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, on a regular basis (at least weekly) to touch base.

This is a project funded by the UK government and provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated young person to get their views heard on gender equality.

Interested?  If so, please write to Plan answering these questions:
•    What do you think leads to so many girls in Tanzania getting married before they are 18 or undergoing female genital mutilation?  Is it a problem?  If so, why?
•    What should be done to stop child marriage and FGM?
•    Who needs to take action to make change?
•    What can youth do to make a difference?
•    Tell us the top 3 things you would do to make a difference if you are selected to be on the Youth Panel.
•    Tell us about you and why you are the right person for the role. What experience do you have advocating gender issues, what skills will you bring to campaigning and why do you want to be involved?

NOTE:  Only those youth who can commit their time, have internet and phone access and are able to travel weekly to Mikocheni are to apply.  You must be aged 16-24.  We especially welcome youth with some experience in advocacy or campaigning.  This is a voluntary and non-paid post (travel costs will be covered only).

Send your application to youth4change@plan-international.org 

 Deadline:14 June, 2015.

For more info visit:  Call for Youth Activists-Plan International