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Youth Council

The SIA Youth Council is a global advisory body acting as a bridge between youth and SIA’s leadership. It provides strategic input and advice on key elements of SIA to ensure it continues to meet the needs of young social entrepreneurs worldwide.

Youth Council members bring forward insights and trends from their communities, represent the voice of youth, and inspire others to get involved. By working collaboratively, the Youth Council plays a crucial role in ensuring SIA’s program remains impactful, inclusive, and relevant in empowering the next generation of active citizens and social innovators.

How It Works

The Youth Council consists of 10 elected representatives from the SIA Alumni community who provide systematic advisory and consultation, offering feedback on key areas such as program design, network, and strategy. Council members bring forward insights and trends, and inspire alumni engagement.

Additionally, two elected representatives from the Youth Council advocate for youth interests on the SIA Steering Board, SIAs highest decision-making body. The SIA Youth Council meets at least twice a year and is facilitated by a SIA International team member.

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    Program

    The Youth Council offers feedback, consultation and perspective on the design and content of events, the SIA incubation, and communication of the program.

  • Network

    Council members share their perspective on and needs for alumni offerings, the integration of alumni into the SIA network and community.

  • Strategy

    Based on youth’s needs worldwide, the Youth Council advocates for their perspective and advises on the strategic development of SIA.

Learn more about the SIA Youth Council

  • Introducing the SIA Youth Council

    This webinar will include a presentation about the Youth Council and a Q&A session to learn more about the Youth Council, the upcoming elections, and more.

Alumni Opportunity

Become a Youth Council Member

To be considered for the Youth Council, all SIA Alumni who participated in a local incubation are eligible for self-nomination. All SIA Alumni are able to cast their vote for the Youth Council candidates. 

Youth Council candidates can decide whether they want to run for one or two terms equivalent to one year. Members can serve up to two terms in a row, with a break required after that. Every year, 50% of the Youth Council members rotate out to keep input and perspectives fresh and relevant.

Who is an ideal candidate

  • SIA Alumni

    All Youth Council members must have participated in one of the local SIA incubation programs around the globe.

  • Shared Vision and Mission

    Youth Council members are passionate about SIA’s vision, mission, and values and are motivated to strengthen its global network.

  • Strong Communication

    They are strong communicators who can represent youth perspectives, are proactive in preparing for meetings and discussions.

Why you should join

Become an active part of a highly engaged group of young social entrepreneurs from around the world and build your strategic consultation skills while investing in personal growth and development. Being a member of the Youth Council offers a range of opportunities: 

  • Gain insights into the strategic development of a global program for young social entrepreneurs.
  • Help shape SIA’s future to meet the evolving needs of young social entrepreneurs worldwide.
  • Attend next year’s SIA Summit with travel and accommodation fully covered!

The Election Process

Everything you need to know on how to become a candidate and the election process.

Important dates for the upcoming Election

  1. Self-nomination to become a candidate

    SIA Alumni can become candidates by submitting a short biography and video to the Youth Council coordinator.

  2. Voting of the Youth Council members

    All SIA Alumni can vote for their favourite candidate(s) via email during the official election period.

  3. Announcement of elected Youth Council

    The 10 elected members are publicly announced and displayed on the Youth Council website.

  4. Online on-boarding

    The elected Youth Council meets and votes upon two representatives for the SIA Steering Board.

  5. Election of 5 new Council members

    Every year, 50% of the Youth Council members rotate out and 5 new members are elected.

Are you interested in joining the Youth Council?

Get in touch with our Youth Council Coordinator to ask any questions you might have.

Email Lisa Schnägelberger for details