Call for applications – 6th General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water!

THEMATIC AND OBJECTIVES

Under the umbrella of the Forum’s theme “Water for Shared Prosperity”, the participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from peers and take part in interactive and engaging workshops;
• Discover Indonesian water issues and culture via field visits and activities with local communities;
• Meet with inspiring and high-level experts and other young water leaders;
• Influence the political process of the 10th World Water Forum;
• Present youth perspectives and priorities during several sessions and side events of the 10th WWForum;
• Take action in their own communities regarding important water and climate issues
• Shape a strong and unified Global Youth Movement for Water.

WHEN AND WHERE

May 14th – 24th, 2024

Bali, Indonesia

WHO CAN APPLY?

Young people between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world who show passion and interest in water issues. To be selected, you need to be a member of WYPW. If you are not yet a member, you can sign up at youthforwater.org/join-us/.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection will be done by a committee composed of WYPW members and ISW representatives. Selection criteria will include:

• Involvement in the water or sanitation sector (national, regional or international level);
• Experience/background;
• Involvement with an existing WYPW chapter or working group;
• Involvement in the 10th World Water Forum (apply here to submit an expression of interest to be involved in a regional or thematic session – Deadline: December 18th);
• Motivation and interest in the WYPW mission;
• Gender and geographical balance.

COST AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Cost covered by the organisers:

• Local transportation;
• Accommodation (shared room) and food;
• Activities and program expenses;
• Participation fees to the World Water Forum.

Cost covered by the participants:*

• International transportation;
• Visa expenses (if necessary);
• Vaccines and other medications (if necessary);
• Insurance (mandatory).

*Organisers will help the selected participants in finding scholarships and partners to cover their expenses, but cannot guarantee funding.