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.
The SIA Youth Council
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.
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Network
Council members share their perspective on and needs for alumni offerings, the integration of alumni into the SIA network and community.
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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
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Q&A Session – Youth Council and upcoming Elections
The SIA Youth Council is designed to bring together SIA Alumni from across the globe to share their insights and advise SIA on key areas like program development, alumni engagement, […]
What the Youth Council members say
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Being part of the SIA Youth Council has allowed me to amplify the voice of passionate young entrepreneurs and actively contribute to shaping programs. I have gained visibility, learned to advocate for the interests of young innovators, and strengthened my skills in committed leadership. This experience has been a true source of inspiration and personal growth.
Timeline
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Self-nomination to become a candidate
08.-18.09.2025
All SIA alumni can become candidates by submitting a short biography and video to the Youth Council coordinator. Everyone eligible will automatically receive an email with the self-nomination instructions and process.
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Voting of the Youth Council members
22.-28.09.2025
All SIA Alumni and this years finalists can vote for their favourite candidate(s). Everyone eligible to vote will automatically receive voting instructions via email during the official election period.
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Announcement of elected Youth Council
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The newly elected Council is publicly announced and displayed on the Youth Council website.
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Online on-boarding
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The newly elected members will receive an onboarding to Youth Council and get a chance to connect to the other members.
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Meeting at the SIA Summit
18.-21.11.2025
The Youth Council meets twice a year, the first get together of the newly elected Youth Council will be at the SIA Summit 2025.
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Yearly election
September 2026
Each year in September 50% of the Youth Council will rotate out in order to give 5 new members the chance to bring in their voices and fresh perspectives. All SIA Alumni are invited to self-nominate and vote for their favourite candidates in this period.
How to become a Youth Council member
All about the election process, timeline and candidature.
Are you interested in joining the Youth Council?
Get in touch with our Youth Council Coordinator to ask any questions you might have.
