One Young World Building for Peace Scholarship 2023/2024

One Young World Building for Peace Scholarship 2023/2024. Applications are now open for the One Young world Building For Peace Scholarship Program. Check below for the requirements and how to apply.

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact.

Everyone has the right to a place to call home. But for the 103 million people who are forcibly displaced today, conflict, violence, persecution and climate disasters have stripped them of this basic human need. With nowhere to turn, many displaced people seek shelter, often facing substandard living conditions. They have no guarantee of safety, or protection against the cold, damp, heat, rain or wind. Many settlements are meant to be temporary, but displaced people can spend years, and even decades, living in camps.

Driven by its purpose to build progress for people and the planet, Holcim partnered with the Norman Foster Foundation to develop the Essential Homes Research Project, a model for comfortable, durable and dignified housing for people in displacement. In this partnership, the Norman Foster Foundation designed essential housing to provide safety, comfort and wellbeing for displaced communities who can live in temporary settlements for over twenty years. Holcim provides its most innovative and sustainable solutions , from ECOPact low carbon concrete to Elevate Insulation boards, to make sustainable building accessible to all.

Benefits of One Young World Building for Peace Scholarship

Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom which takes place from 2 – 5 October.
Hotel accommodation in Belfast between 1 – 6 October.
Travel to and from Belfast (economy).
All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days).
Ground transport that may be required between Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
Pre-program in Belfast.

In addition, scholars will receive a unique opportunity to join the Holcim community, extend their network, and meet passionate young change makers. Holcim will support you and guide you throughout the Summit experience and beyond.

Requirements for One Young World Building for Peace Scholarship

You should apply for this opportunity if you meet the following criteria:

Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change within one of the two scholarship focus areas.
- Innovation for affordable and sustainable housing
- Supporting refugee and vulnerable communities.
Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.
Addressing key local and/or global issues in your work.
Having a good understanding of global issues.