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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.

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.

  • 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

  • Q&A Session –  SIA Youth Council

    Join the SIA Youth Council to shape the future of SIA!We are thrilled to invite you to learn more about an exciting opportunity: the SIA Youth Council! Members advise on […]

What the Youth Council members say

  • Working with a group where every single person is committed to making the world a better place and supports you and everyone around them wholeheartedly gives me certainty that all of our ambitious goals are indeed achievable and motivated to keep finding ways to make social entrepreneurship accessible to all young changemakers.

    Finalist, Youth Council Member Lilla Bálint Ötletgazda, séta – és projektvezető Utánam, srácok!

  • 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.

    Finalist Bernard Musibira Associate Smart Architecture and Design "SAD"

How to become a Youth Council member

All about the election process, timeline and candidature.

Details

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