Young Leaders in Civic Engagement
Are you a passionate young change-maker? Ready to make a difference in your community? Here’s your chance to be recognized as a leader driving positive change!
The Young Leaders in Civic Engagement (YLCE) Program is dedicated to recognizing and supporting young change-makers who are making a difference in their communities. Through this program, we celebrate ongoing and new civic engagement projects that showcase leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to positive change in our communities and the world.
More than just an award, YLCE serves as a hub for youth-led civic engagement initiatives. Here, young leaders can submit their projects for the opportunity to receive monetary awards, earn the YLCE Certification, and have their work showcased on our platform. We are especially looking for projects that not only strengthen communities but also foster meaningful connections between people of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and cultures. By highlighting these initiatives, we aim to inspire and connect young change-makers, encouraging dialogue, understanding, and unity across communities.
If you’re a young leader working on a project that brings people together and creates positive change, we invite you to share your work and become part of the YLCE Program!
What is civic engagement?
Civic engagement is the process of connecting individuals of diverse cultural, religious or ethnic backgrounds in society who share common interests and work for the common good by addressing issues of public concern. As an umbrella organization for several institutions to form a nationwide network, AfSV has been working toward promoting community service, education, and interfaith dialogue. With this initiative, we hope to support and recognize young social innovators who contribute meaningfully to society through civic engagement.
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