A signature program of the ASEAN Youth Organizations that aims to expand the horizons of the youth in their network, leadership, and community services. The AYO Ambassador Program envisions developing and implementing sustainable projects in the community to support the 2030 agenda of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As for the projects of the Ambassadors, the ASEAN Youth Organization gives the liberty to the selected ambassadors to choose their own advocacy and areas to tackle in their own community. However, the program themes must be aligned to at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The following UNSDGs are as follows:
To synthesize learning from the various training sessions and leverage the youth ambassador network to realize youth-led change through projects the participant’s design.
As a platform that allows showcasing and demonstrating the power of youth-led change through group and individual projects.
To create impacts to the communities on specific issues, promote and bring a change towards the SDGs.
To synthesize learning from the various training sessions and leverage the youth ambassador network to realize youth-led change through projects the participant’s design.
As a platform that allows showcasing and demonstrating the power of youth-led change through group and individual projects.
To create impacts to the communities on specific issues, promote and bring a change towards the SDGs.
Apply before 10 August 2023, 11.59 GMT +7 (JKT/BKK/HANOI Time).
Should you have any questions, please check the FAQ at the bottom part of this landing page or contact project@aseanyouth.net
The total duration of the AYO Ambassador Program is 6 months, including 2 months of Recruitment and campaign, 2 months of Training, and 2 months of Project Implementation.
Yes, this program is also designed for every youth with various backgrounds. As long as you are interested in Youth Development, have willingness to learn, and age between 15-21 years old, you can apply this program.
Yes, you may apply to this program, but please ensure your organization age is at most 1 year.
We encourage youth with disability to apply to the program, so please let us know when you apply to the program and share with us what kind of assistance you need during the program if you are accepted as one of the ambassadors.
Due to particular circumstances, the Ambassador is allowed to take leave (Maximum one month) or resign from the program by providing request letters from parents, guardians, lecturers, schools, or supervisors. The letter should be addressed to project@aseanyouth.net with the subject AAP23 Resignation Request. Upon resignation, all access to information, data, training, and support will be deleted, and ambassadors are not eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Every alumnus of the AYO Ambassador program will be required to sign a Mutual Agreement with the ASEAN. Youth Organization for at least 1 year to keep coordinating, collaborating, and/or joint programs. The ASEAN Youth Organization will keep supporting the Ambassador and assist in the Ambassador Program’s growth and sustainability.
We are looking for passionate young ASEAN Youth Leaders who are fitted for the following criteria:
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion after completing the program.