This year, ONE has more than 320 Youth Ambassadors in seven European countries representing over 35 different nationalities.
ONE Youth Ambassadors are a dedicated team of volunteers who electrify ONE’s campaigns across Europe. They engage decision makers, work with the media to raise the profile of ONE’s campaigns, and encourage the public to sign ONE petitions through online activity and local events.
This year, they are campaigning to end extreme poverty and, specifically, demanding that world leaders break down the barriers holding women and girls back.
The ONE Youth Ambassador programme is a one-year volunteer programme which is entering its fifth year in Europe and applications are currently closed. They will reopen next year and we look forward to hearing from you.
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROFILES
Celeste – Netherlands
My name is Celeste and I am a Youth Ambassador for ONE in the Netherlands. I jumped at the opportunity to become a Youth Ambassador for ONE. I felt that now that I had come of age I had to do something for the world.
A few weeks ago my grandmother called me. She wanted to convince me to vote since she thought it was very important for girls to have a voice. Of course, I was already going to vote – I had spent the weeks before her call lobbying the houses of parliament. But she made a valid point. Girls can change the world because #GirlsCount.
Valentina – Italy
My commitment in the battle against inequality started when I learned a simple and important concept: nobody is free until all people have the same opportunity to live with freedom, good health, and possibility in every corner of the planet.
I’ve been active in politics since I was 18 when I completed a traineeship program at the European Parliament in Brussels. Through the program I was able to work on issues related to extremism, populism, nationalism and radicalisation.
Jordan – France
Hi! I’m Jordan, I’m 24 years old and I am very proud to be a Youth Ambassador!
My parents come from Congo so I grew up with images of the Kivu conflict. It is truly crucial to me to spend my time helping people – whether that is here in Paris or elsewhere.
I created an association several years ago after I had an opportunity to go to Morocco where we trained young people and teach them how to organise events for children, renovate classrooms, distribute books and school stationery to children.
Justin – Belgium
Hi, I am Justin and I am in my first year of university studying business engineering. Although I love my field of study I felt like something was missing. At university, they teach you the theory but don’t give you a chance to put your knowledge into practice. Luckily, that is exactly what ONE is offering; giving their Youth Ambassadors all the tools and opportunities they need to make their voice heard.
I was astonished by the amount of responsibility ONE has given us – we’re trusted with something important. That in itself has empowered me to work even better! You are constantly learning and that is what I love about being a Youth Ambassador.
Karen – UK
My interest in international development began just after I had finished my undergraduate studies. After working in a few job roles related to my degree I started to wonder how I could use the skills I had developed to make a true difference in people’s lives especially in the poorest countries in the world. I decided my next mission would be to learn more about international development by undertaking a master’s degree and finding a volunteer role that would allow me to use my voice to make a lasting impact on people’s lives. This is where ONE comes in.
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