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Youth Leadership Programme

September 2015, Bournemouth UK

APPLICATION FORM

The Liberal Democrats are offering an exciting opportunity for 8 youth delegates from liberal political parties in developing democracies to come to the UK and take part in a study session on leadership.

Selected candidates will have the chance to meet with other young liberals from around the world, to learn from each other’s experiences as young politicians and activists, and share strategies to further the development of young leaders within their parties and to reach out to under-represented groups. We particularly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds including LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), women, ethnic, racial and religious minorities, etc.

Participants will attend the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth, where representatives from the Liberal Democrats’ Candidate Leadership Programme and key international liberal youth organisations will deliver high level trainings. Study sessions will include ‘ how to succeed as a parliamentary candidate’, ‘ media training for candidates and potential candidates’, ‘ leadership skills’ and ‘ youth activist training ’.

Through comparing and contrasting experiences as young candidates, as well as strategies for supporting young candidates from diverse backgrounds, you will gain an insight into a wide range of methods for increasing youth participation and representation, which can be adapted to meet your specific needs and conditions.

When? Delegates will be in the UK from 19 - 23 September 2015.

Costs? All expenses, including food, accommodation, and travel will be covered through the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and UK Liberal Democrats.

Who can apply?

1. This programme is designed for young candidates at local, regional or national level, and young activists with ambitions to run for office in the future.

2. Your party must currently be a sister-party of the Liberal Democrats or a member of a Liberal network (e.g. Liberal International, Africa Liberal Network, ALDE)

3. You must be an active member of your Party.

4. You must have a very good working competency in English.

5. You must be under the age of 35.

How to apply*

1. Fully complete the application form below.

2. Fully complete the equal opportunities form. This is a standard UK process to meet our requirements on compliance.

*Please note that an application is no guarantee of acceptance. Each application is assessed on merit. All applications are welcome.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 August 2015

We kindly ask that you please respect the deadline above in the interest of helping us to coordinate the programme professionally and efficiently for the 8 participants we are expecting, and to allow time for obtaining visas for the UK.

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Name:
Party:
Nationality:
Passport number:
Current city of residence:
Telephone number:
Email address:
What position(s) in the party do you currently hold, including positions you have held in the past:
How long have you been a member of the party?

1. In your own words please explain what skills and experience you can contribute to the programme:(300 words)

 

1. What is your key priority for your current or prospective campaign and why?(300 words)

 

1. Why are you looking to run for elected office and what do you most wish to achieve in politics?(300 words)

   

1. What are the main challenges that your party faces in attracting youth and people from other under-represented groups into the party? What would you do to address this problem? (300 words)

1. Following this study session you will be expected to report back to key decision makers within your party about your experience, in order to share the knowledge gained. How will you go about this?(300 words)

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