NewNow Program 2024 For Emerging Leaders
The NewNow is a One Young World program supported by Virgin Unite, empowering the boldest emerging young leaders to shift the paradigm for how leaders worldwide drive change through systems-thinking and collective action.
A collective of rising leaders with exceptional track records of delivering real and lasting impact, committed to building unstoppable momentum towards a fair, sustainable future.
We take on big global challenges through an intersectional, ‘systems-thinking’ lens, for deep and long-term transformation.
We are looking for ten of the most trailblazing, impactful leaders from the Global South who have a demonstrable understanding and commitment to creating systemic change.
Applicants must apply through the application portal below.
NewNow Program 2024 For Emerging Leaders Summary
- Type: Graduate Program
- Country to study: Germany, Munich
- Sponsor: One Young World
- Eligible Countries: Global South Countries
- Benefits: Membership, Networking
- Deadline: December 7, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
- Be aged 18 – 30
- Be nationals of countries in the Global South
- Have demonstrated successful leadership through real and impactful initiatives
- Show strong understanding of key local and/or global issues, especially those that require systems thinking approaches
- Have a proven track-record of implementing systems-thinking principles to generate innovative, long-term and sustainable impact
- Showcase evidence of impact in addressing complex challenges through systems thinking
- Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with The NewNow cohort and help promote successful examples of systems change through their own networks and media opportunities
Benefits
The NewNow leaders will be offered:
- A place at the One Young World Summit Munich, 2025
- Features on One Young World and Virgin Unite channels elevating their profiles among the global community for young leaders and beyond
- High profile media and speaking opportunities – a chance to contribute to global dialogue and debate
- Access to the exclusive Global Leadership Programme and other One Young World Programmes
- Membership to The NewNow Community, a tailored experience and peer-support community designed to build their confidence, skills, and influence as systems leaders
- Opportunities to collaborate with fellow NewNow leaders on joint projects and advocacy
The NewNow leaders commit to:
- Use their platforms to share stories of young leaders using effective systems-based approaches to make an impact
- Seek out ways to combine strengths and resources to collaborate on new or existing projects and initiatives
Deadline: 7th December, 2024