• Application Deadline: 1 March 2025
• Program Mode: Most activities are remote, but the candidate’s UN speech and travel will be in person.

• Applicants who have resided outside of Afghanistan in the past 3-5 years;
• Applicants must hold a valid passport, residence permit, and, if applicable, a visa. APT does not cover visa application fees or related expenses but will provide a letter of support for visa and residence applications as needed.
• People between 18 and 29 years old;
• Young people with a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3 years of volunteer experience;
• Currently involved in youth-related/civic engagement activities or holds a leadership position in one of the youth-led organizations with and/or in Afghanistan;
• Ability and willingness to travel around Europe and the United States for 20 days in September/December 2025;
• Excellent command of the English Language;
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Afghan national languages;
• Individuals who can work in teams, are passionate about gathering insights from all youth, and are able to communicate cross-culturally and professionally;
• Individuals with skills to run activities through official social media platforms of the program, and fulfill duties and responsibilities that will be assigned via a Terms of Reference;
• Priority will be given to those individuals who have had fewer international exposures in the past.

• Applicants who have applied for immigrant visas, lottery visas, or have any pending immigration cases;
• Applicants who have previously received many awards and recognitions inside or outside of Afghanistan;
• Applicants who have attended many conferences and events outside the country;
• Individuals who have applied for other programs including scholarship programs at American, European, or Asian universities and intend to start studies in 2025;
• Individuals who are currently employed full-time;
• Current APT and individuals who were previously employed with APT. This also applies to Cordaid’s previous and current employees.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of UNSC Resolution 2250;
• Collect and analyze data to identify the needs of youth;
• Address youth needs and raise awareness through advocacy efforts;
• Engage with marginalized individuals to amplify their voices;
• Participate in events conducted by APT;
• Conduct consultations with Afghan communities;
• Deliver a keynote speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The AYR will gather local youth insights from across Afghanistan about their challenges and concerns over a period of six months, write policy papers that raise awareness across the levels of leadership about the essential role of youth in the peace and political processes, and call on global leaders and organizations to partner with youth to create positive change in Afghanistan. At the end of the assignment, the AYR will address global leaders at the United Nations Security Council/General Assembly and share youth’s views regarding the challenges and opportunities that Afghanistan has in its pursuit of peace, security, and development.

• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to represent Afghan youth at the Security Council of the United Nations with his/her speech;
• This program will cover airfare travel from the selected candidate’s country of residence to the United States. It includes accommodation, meals, and transportation during the event;
• The program also covers other relevant travels associated with the youth advocacy consultations in the US and Europe.

Note: The program will not cover any other cost (travel, transportation, or accommodation) if the applicant is taking the initiative from themselves.

The call for applications is open from February 1 to March 1, 2025, until 5:00 PM EST. Online applications will be screened and reviewed by a panel of experts. The selection of the winner will have different phases that include written and oral tests, interviews, and a public speaking contest.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of their decisions by the program’s official email. Incomplete and late applications will not be examined by the selection committee.

All eligible candidates will be selected by a selection committee, comprised of representatives from APT and Cordaid. The first phase of the interview and the final round will be conducted online via the designated platform.

For more information on how to apply, please refer to APT’s YouTube video by clicking on this link: YouTube Video

• Fill out the Application form, LINK
• Record two Videos in English and submit via the application form;
• Contact details of two References;
• Document or any proof of residency outside Afghanistan;
• Passport;

• Should we mention irrelevant job experience in our introduction video?
• Should we talk about our academic trips or personal trips?
• If someone has applied for SIV, is he/she eligible to apply?
• I reside in Afghanistan, can I apply?
• What languages should we use in the videos?
• My age is 30 or above can I still apply?
• I have a temporary status outside Afghanistan, does that affect my application?
• From which countries and continents can I apply?
• When will I be informed of the decision and if I am rejected?
• Where and how can we ask our questions?