To all young leaders passionate about contributing to their communities, we are offering an exciting International Youth Leadership Workshop in South Korea, designed for you. You heard it right, pack your bags as Seoul is calling! UNESCO APCEIU, through its official portal, has announced a call for applications for the 12th edition of its flagship UNESCO Youth Leadership Workshop 2026 on Glocal Citizenship Education. An intensive workshop organized by UNESCO in partnership with the GCED Youth Network under the theme of “Translating Peace into Action: Leveraging Media and the Arts for Youth Advocacy,” aims to invite young leaders from ODA recipient countries to apply.
The objective of the workshop is to equip young leaders with the skills and tools to drive meaningful change in their communities and to explore how they can advance peace through advocacy and creativity. It’s a 5-day intensive workshop scheduled to take place from 8-12 June 2026 in Seoul, one of South Korea’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. The workshop will bring 40 young leaders from ODA recipient countries. The workshop offers comprehensive support to participants and covers all related costs. The coverage includes Accommodation, meals, local transportation, and international airfare coverage.
This is your chance to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and build professional networks with peers and experts from around the world while immersing yourselves in South Korea’s vibrant culture. Don’t miss out – Read the given details mentioned below.
UNESCO 12th Youth Leadership Workshop 2026 South Korea: Overview
- Country: South Korea
- Location: Seoul
- Organized by UNESCO APCEIU
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Dates: June 8-12, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 26th, 2026
Also, Check: UNESCO UIL-SOU Programme 2026 Remote | In-person Shanghai, China
Workshop Coverage
The participants will receive the following support:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local Transportation
- Round-trip airfare support
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals meeting the following criteria are invited to submit applications:
- Accepting applications from citizens of ODA recipient countries
- Age requirement: Born between 1998 and 2007
- Profiency in the English language (both written and spoken)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in youth activities
Benefits
- A fully funded workshop in South Korea
- The workshop offers hands-on learning through intensive lectures, case studies, group discussions, case sharing, and action plan designing.
- Culture immersion through study and site visits
- Mentorship and guidance from renowned leaders and experts
Workshop Dates
- Pre Workshop: May 12-14, 2026 (Virtual)
- In-person Workshop: June 8-12, 2026
- Metornship: July – September, 2026 (Online)
Application Materials
- CV/Resume
- 1-Min self-introduction video
- Prerequisite course certificate
Also, Check:
- UNESCO Junior Research Consultant 2026 (Remote)
- ITU GCYLP Leadership Programme 2026 in Geneva
- Armament and Disarmament Summer School 2026 in Sweden
How to Apply for the Youth Leadership Workshop 2026?
The application process for the Leadership workshop is online via the official portal. Visit the offical link below, then click on the application link to start with your application form. Best of Luck!
Application Deadline: March 26th, 2026
APPLY FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP 2026
