Membership Criteria: To join the UNOY network, member organisations must meet the following criteria: •Youth-led: At least two-thirds of the leading and paid staff must be under 35. •Peacebuilding Focus: Active in peacebuilding with a commitment to fostering a culture of peace and nonviolence. •Engagement: Able to participate in compulsory network activities, including quarterly regional […]
Membership Criteria:
To join the UNOY network, member organisations must meet the following criteria:
•Youth-led: At least two-thirds of the leading and paid staff must be under 35.
•Peacebuilding Focus: Active in peacebuilding with a commitment to fostering a culture of peace and nonviolence.
•Engagement: Able to participate in compulsory network activities, including quarterly regional online meetings, an annual impact review survey, and strategic planning.
•Collaboration: Eager to collaborate, share updates, and learn from other UNOY members.
•Local and Global Action: Inspired to act locally while maintaining a global spirit of solidarity.
Membership Benefits:
UNOY members enjoy numerous advantages, including:
•Global Community: Engage with a global network of youth-led peacebuilding organisations, benefiting from peer-learning sessions and solidarity acts.
•Strategic Collaboration: Co-create regional strategies and plans for joint actions, advocating for the role of young people in peace.
•Funding Opportunities: Increase chances of securing funding by collaborating on projects with other UNOY members.
•Thematic Participation: Join thematic groups such as African, American, and Asian UNOY advocacy teams.
•Skill Sharing: Share and gain peacebuilding skills through organised peer-learning sessions.
•Capacity Development: Access global and regional activities, trainings, toolkits, reports, and manuals provided by UNOY and its members.
•Increased Visibility: Amplify your work and voice internationally through UNOY’s platforms, social media, and publications.
•Leadership Opportunities: Apply for roles such as Regional Coordinator or International Steering Group Representative.
What UNOY Is Not:
•Not a Funding Agency: UNOY does not provide funding or act as a donor agency.
•Not the United Nations: While UNOY collaborates with international entities, it is not part of the United Nations.
•No External Funding Review: UNOY does not review or facilitate members’ applications for external funding due to limited capacities.
Joining UNOY provides a unique opportunity to enhance your organisation’s impact, collaborate with like-minded peers, and amplify your voice on the global stage. Find out more
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