Youth Leader Fund (YLF) 2025 in Japan – Fully Funded Opportunity for Global Youth

Are you a young leader who is concerned about international peace and disarmament? The Youth Leader Fund (YLF) 2025 in Japan, administered by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and supported by the Japanese government, offers a unique fully funded opportunity for young change-makers from around the world.

What is the Youth Leader Fund (YLF) 2025?

The YLF 2025 is a prestigious program designed to educate and empower youth to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control. The program provides a comprehensive learning experience, combining virtual coursework with an immersive in-person study tour in Japan.

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Program Details

Program Structure

The Youth Leadership Forum 2025 is broken into two phases:

Phase 1: Four-Month Online Course

Participants will participate in an immersive and informative four-month virtual program, learning about:

• A global framework for nuclear disarmament and arms control.
• The importance of international institutions in promoting peace.
• Strategies for youth involvement and advocacy.

Phase 2: Six-Day Study Tour in Japan

Selected participants (50 in total) will be invited on an all-expenses-paid six-day study excursion to Japan in the second quarter of 2026. The tour will include:

• Visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to better comprehend the historical significance of nuclear weapons.
   
• Meetings with Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) to hear about their personal experiences.
• Engaging in dialogue with peace activists and local youths.
• Visits to peace memorials, museums, and research organizations.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to young leaders from all across the globe who:

• Are aged between 18 and 29 years old.
• Have a great interest in world peace, nuclear disarmament, and advocacy.
• Are fluent in English, the program's official language.
• Come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds (no formal degree required!).

Financial Coverage

This program is supported by the United Nations Office for Disarmament (UNODA) and the Japanese government. The program covers the following:

• Travel Costs to/from Japan
• Field Trips
• Accommodation and Subsistence
• Program Expenses and all Activities in Japan

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is April 13, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.