We are here with an exciting international youth ambassador program offered by one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations that you should not miss out on! Applications are open to apply for the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Program 2025. UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training & Research), in collaboration with ITS Asia Education, has recently announced the applications for the “Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme” and is seeking applications from passionate and motivated young leaders from Asia and the Pacific to apply. The objecitve of the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Program is to empower young leaders across the Asia-Pacific to create local solutions for the most pressing global challenges, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, and deepen their understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Programme will select a maximum of 5 young individuals per country for the duration of the programme. Applicants residing in the Asia-Pacific regions are only invited to submit their applications. The duration of the “Ambassador Program” is 8 weeks, which will be held remotely. The theme of the programme is “Future Skills for Grassroots Leadership”. The programme will be held completely in the English language. After the successful completion of the program, UNITAR will award a completion certificate. At the end of the program, each participant will have an SDG-related project on which they can later develop in their home communities.
The Ambassador program offers an incredible opportunity to the participants to gain new skills, knowledge, and broaden their network. Moreover, all the participants will be mentored by the Renowned staff of UNITAR and have an opportunity to engage with government officials. The application process for the programme is online; all interested applicants must submit their application before October 10th, 2025, 6 P.M. HKT (UTC +8). Read more details about the program below.
UNITAR Youth Ambassador Program 2025 Overview
- Programme: Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific
- Eligible Countries: Asia-Pacific region
- Hosted by: UNITAR & ITS
- Program Mode: Online
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Application Deadline: October 10th, 2025
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Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are invited to submit their applications:
- Calling applications from youth residing in the Asia-Pacific region
- Applicants 15-24 years of age at the time of application
- Excellent English communication skills
- Committed to attending the complete programme
- Commit at least 3 hours for each programme session
- Possess experience in community work
- Have good research skills & Knowledge of sustainability
- Passion to bring positive change in their communities
Programme timeline
- October 11, Intro to UN/SDGs
- October 18, Engage in an interactive workshop
- October 25, Leadership training
- November 1, Identify global issues in the context of SDGs
- November 8, Accelerating in local communities
- November 15, Utilize SDGs locally
- November 22, Provide tips on how to implement your learning at school and beyond
- November 29, Graduation Day
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Benefits
- The program offers a deep understanding of SDGs
- Develop ideas to tackle community challenges
- Strengthen entrepreneurial skills
- Develop capstone projects to be implemented in local communities
- The program will be held online
- Participants will get mentorship from ITS & UNITAR
How to Apply?
The application process to apply for the UNITAR Youth Ambassador Programme is online. Interested applicants meeting the criteria need to submit their application via the official ITS portal. Visit the official link below to apply.
YOUTH PROGRAMME ONLINE APPLICATION
Programme cost
- The cost of the programme is USD900 per attendee
