are already open applications for participation in the National Young People in Action Award, an initiative of the British organization One Young World (OYW) with the support of the programs ‘Ecuador un solo Corazón’ and ‘Vivo Joven’. The initiative also has the support of the Resurgere Foundation, which calls for the unity of the country around concrete actions of young people in the territory.

The goal of the call is to make leadership and commitment visible shown by young Ecuadorians aged 18 to 35, who live in Ecuador and to work or direct initiatives in their places on: mental health, climate change (care for the oceans and the Amazon), women’s defense and migration.

David Gereda, Director of Development at OYW, invited young people from all ethnic groups: mestizos, whites, natives, Afro-Ecuadorians, Montubios and others, from the country’s 24 provinces, to apply for this award: “The national award enables the winners to participate in the World Summit in Belfast, an ideal place for inspiration , sharing learning and connecting. It’s an opportunity for young people around the world, responsible for shaping the future, to be heard and to develop solutions to society’s most pressing problems,” he explains.

By the end of July, the 24 winners are expected to begin preparations to participate in the One Young Word Global Summit 2023, which will be held in Belfast, UK, 2.-5. October 2023 The annual summit brings together the brightest young leaders from 190 countries, who participate in four transformative days of speeches, workshops that will offer practical skills, techniques, ideas and processes that delegates can implement in their projects and initiatives for change and networking.

Michel Deller, Ecuadorian businessman which supports young people in their training and supports this initiative, encouraged young Ecuadorians to take advantage of this opportunity: “I invite young Ecuadorians not to stop applying to participate in the One Young World World Summit. This will be an unforgettable experience that will help you in your progress and the progress of our country. Remember that we are all masters of our own destiny,” he said.

The sum of efforts among different actors in the country is crucial to promote leadership and empower young people, so that they become active agents of change and inspire more young people to do the same, promoting values ​​such as respect, care, solidarity and love for others.

After the end of the summit, delegates graduate as One Young World ambassadors and return to their workplaces and communities with the means and motivation to make a difference. Since 2010, One Young World Ambassador projects have impacted the lives of more than 41.56 million people.

The organizers reported that the prize includes the costs of flights, accommodation and food during the day of the summit, as well as the necessary costs for obtaining a visa. The candidate’s leadership and commitment must be demonstrated and must have a broad understanding of major local and/or global issues; as well as maintaining a history of impressive and innovative ideas. Registrations started on July 6th and will continue until July 20th (11:00 AM) at the following link: http://www.fresurgere.org/.