One of the key pathways to achieve the transfer and sustainable integration of the results and outcomes of JAPreventNCD into national and European policies is through engagement with youth.
JA PreventNCD is currently recruiting members for our Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a platform that will play a supportive role in the efforts of our project, guide our initiatives by providing feedback and recommendations from the youth perspective on program and policy efforts, and help us amplify the voices of young people fighting against the burden of cancer and other non-communicable diseases through prevention and health promotion. We are looking for motivated young people who are eager to contribute their ideas and perspectives to ensure the project remains grounded in the realities and needs of youth, and is informed by their direct involvement. A major goal of the group is increasing engagement and empowerment of young people to take an active role in their health and in driving positive change within their communities.
The Youth Advisory Group will consist of 25-35 individuals between ages 18 and 35 from different backgrounds (academic, cultural, linguistic, social, and others), genders, ethnicities, and subregions of Europe. Members of YAG are expected to facilitate connections and opportunities across work packages, support the coordination of the Youth Chapter of JA PreventNCD, and help with dissemination efforts by multiplying JA work within their own youth networks or organizations. Additional possible activities include participation in beta-testing, co-creation of solutions, evaluation of interventions, advocating for change, communication activities, as well as taking part in special tasks within JA. YAG will also connect national level youth with project’s efforts on the international European level so holding ties with grassroots and national-level organizations of one’s own country of residence is a bonus!
The call is open to both, official representatives of youth organizations as well as young individual applicants. The deadline for applications is the 7th of December 2024, 23:59 CET. The call for applications is accessible by clicking here.
In case of questions regarding the Youth Advisory Group or the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] and read the attached information brief.