UNESCO MGIEP/APCEIU 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity Closing Today

Applications for the UNESCO MGIEP/APCEIU 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED 2026 close today, March 26, 2026. This fully funded event takes place in Seoul, Republic of Korea. It focuses on the theme “Translating Peace into Action: Leveraging Media and the Arts for Youth Advocacy.” APCEIU and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) partner with the GCED Youth Network to host it. Young leaders from around the world can learn to drive change in their communities. Later sections cover costs, who can apply, and how to submit your application.

Key Takeaways

• The workshop covers all major costs, including round-trip airfare, accommodations, meals, and local transport for selected participants.
• To qualify, applicants must be born between 1998 and 2007, from an ODA recipient country, English proficient, with two years of youth experience and a completed GCED prerequisite course.
• Applications require a motivation statement, CV, one-minute self-introduction video, and prerequisite certificate via a simple Google Form.
• The theme focuses on translating peace into action by leveraging media and arts for youth advocacy, with post-workshop mentorship available.

The workshop helps young leaders make real change. It teaches them to use creative ways to push for peace. They will explore how youth can advocate through media and arts.

Translating Peace into Action: Leveraging Media and the Arts for Youth Advocacy.

Global Citizenship Education, or GCED, builds knowledge, skills, and values. It prepares people for global citizenship, peace, and sustainability. Learn more about GCED here.

Deadline: March 26, 2026

Applications close today. Act fast. You can apply now through a simple Google Form.

The organizers cover all main costs for selected participants. Here is what they include:

• Accommodations
• Meals
• Local transportation
• Round-trip international airfare to and from Seoul, Republic of Korea

To qualify, you must meet these criteria:

• Born between 1998 and 2007
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• At least 2 years of active experience in youth activities
• Commitment and capacity to implement GCED training programs within three months after the workshop
• From one of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipient countries
• Completed the prerequisite online course on the GCED Online Campus

The prerequisite course is key. Finish it first and get your certificate. Access it through the main event page.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Fully complete the application form. Add your personal information and motivations.
2. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume directly in the form.
3. Upload a 1-minute self-introduction video. Keep it authentic. Speak clearly about your background and passion for GCED.
4. Upload your prerequisite course certificate.

Click here to apply

For your video, practice to stay within one minute. Highlight your youth experience and why this theme matters to you.

If selected, you can join an exclusive mentorship program. It helps you build your initiatives after the workshop. Past workshops have helped create strong youth networks for peace advocacy. Check the event page for more details.

Here are some tips to strengthen your application:

• Tailor your motivation statement to the theme of media and arts for peace.
• Practice your video for clear audio and a steady camera.
• Check if your country is an ODA recipient.
• Past participant: “This workshop transformed my advocacy work and connected me with global peers.”

This fully funded workshop in Seoul offers young leaders a chance to learn how to use media and arts for peace advocacy through GCED. With applications closing today, March 26, 2026, make sure you meet the eligibility and submit your form, CV, video, and certificate now. Join global peers and turn your passion into action.

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