Are you a teenager making a difference in the world? The We Are Family Foundation‘s Three Dot Dash program empowers Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) aged 13-19 who are working to meet basic human needs. This transformative program offers young changemakers the opportunity to amplify their impact through mentorship, leadership development, and global connections.

As a GTL, you will attend the Just Peace Summit, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 2025—a city renowned for its focus on sustainability. The summit connects participants from over 75 countries, providing invaluable skills, resources, and relationships. Additionally, you’ll benefit from a yearlong mentorship with an expert in your field, along with access to cutting-edge virtual programming designed to enhance your leadership abilities.

In 2025, the program emphasizes environmental sustainability and its intersections with critical areas such as education, health, and social justice. Whether your project focuses solely on environmental issues or combines them with other impactful fields like youth empowerment or STEM, this is your chance to join a global network of changemakers and create a lasting impact.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadlines:
  • Pre-Application Deadline: January 20, 2025
  • Main Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
• Result Announcement: Within one week of submission
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Organizer: We Are Family Foundation (WAFF)
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Teenagers aged 13-19 actively engaged in social impact projects
• Field: Environmental sustainability and its intersections with education, health, safety, food, water, and shelter
• Duration: Yearlong mentorship + one-week Just Peace Summit
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Sweden (Stockholm)

Benefits and Financial Aids

What does the We Are Family Foundation provide for selected GTLs?

• Just Peace Summit: A fully funded, one-week summit in Stockholm providing all air/train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals, and ground travel to connect with fellow changemakers and develop leadership skills.
• Mentorship: Yearlong mentorship with an expert in the participant’s field.
• Development Tools: Access to cutting-edge virtual programming and leadership development resources.
• Global Network: Membership in a worldwide community of changemakers spanning 75+ countries and six continents.
• Recognition: A platform to amplify participants’ impact through worldwide visibility and collaborations

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying to the GTL, please check out these requirements:

• Applicants must be between 13-19 years old by June 2025.
• The applicant’s project must be active and beyond the ideation phase.
• Applicants must hold a leadership role in their initiative (e.g., founder, director, activist, strategist).
• Projects should focus on environmental sustainability or its intersections with other critical areas like youth empowerment or education.

Program Categories

A nomination form filled out by a reference person from one of these five categories:

• Educator: Teacher or staff from any educational institution.
• WAFF Alumni: Former GTL, Youth To The Front Frontliner, or TEDxTeen Speaker.
• Coalition Partner: Representative from a Three Dot Dash partner organization.
• WAFF Team Member: Member of the WAFF team, Board, or a mentor.
• Community Champion: A community member familiar with your work, excluding relatives or close friends.

How to Apply?

Applicants must complete three steps to apply for the 2025 Global Teen Leader program:

1. Pre-Application: After creating an account, submit the form via WAFF’s portal, Submittable. This step confirms program eligibility and takes 15-30 minutes. Reviews are completed within a week (longer from December 20, 2024, to January 2, 2025).
2. Main Application: If approved, you’ll receive the link via email. This step takes an additional 20-30 minutes.
3. Nominator Form: Provide a reference or recommendation from one of these categories: Educator, WAFF Alumni, Coalition Partner, WAFF Team Member, or Community Champion.

Apply Now

Further details regarding the 2025 Global Teen Leader program are available on the official Three Dot Dash Foundation website.

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