Are you a passionate young changemaker looking to influence policy, build advocacy skills, and shape a more inclusive future in Asia? The CAYA Advocacy Fellowship 2025 is your opportunity to rise and represent.
This fully virtual and prestigious fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA), delivered in partnership with:
- Commonwealth Youth Programme
- UNICEF ROSA
- UNDP’s Movers Programme
- Commonwealth Youth Council
- River Valley Irregulars
🧭 About the Fellowship
Running from July to August 2025, the CAYA Advocacy Fellowship empowers youth from the eight Commonwealth Asia countries to grow as dynamic, rights-based advocates and civic leaders. Participants will receive training in advocacy, political participation, and youth mainstreaming, and design their own Capstone Community Action Project to drive real change on the ground.
This is more than a fellowship. It’s a launchpad for youth-led development, connecting participants to global platforms and preparing them to influence national and regional policy.
🌐 Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
✅ Be 18 to 24 years old
✅ Be a citizen or resident of one of the 8 Commonwealth Asia countries:
🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam | 🇮🇳 India | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 🇲🇻 Maldives | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
✅ Be passionate about youth rights, civic engagement, and advocacy
✅ Be committed to full participation in the program
✅ Be able to organize a local community training as your Capstone Project
📚 Fellowship Learning Streams
🔹 Youth Mainstreaming
Understand how to center youth voices in public policy and development frameworks.
🔹 Youth Political Participation
Explore how young people can engage in democratic processes and civic leadership.
🔹 Youth Advocacy Guide Training
Learn how to lead campaigns, mobilize communities, and advocate for rights-based solutions.
🔹 Youth Foresight
Engage with future-oriented thinking and long-term planning through a youth lens.
🔹 Self-Development & Regional Connectivity
Develop personally while building connections with peers across the region.
🎓 What Will You Gain?
As a Certified CAYA Youth Advocate, you’ll receive:
🏅 Official certification from CAYA, Commonwealth Youth Programme, UNICEF, and UNDP’s Movers Programme
🌏 Regional networking opportunities with youth leaders and advocates
🌟 Ongoing mentorship to implement your Capstone Community Project
🌍 The chance to represent your country at regional and international Commonwealth youth engagements
📌 Key Details
- Format: Fully virtual
- Fellowship Dates: July–August 2025
- Application Deadline: 15 June 2025 (23:59 UTC+8)
- Apply Here: CAYA Advocacy Fellowship 2025 Application Form (insert form link if available)
- Contact: For inquiries, email secretariat@cayaasia.org
🚀 Ready to Be the Voice of Change?
Don’t miss your chance to join a dynamic cohort of young leaders across Asia and gain the tools to drive impactful advocacy in your community. Apply by 15 June 2025 and be part of shaping a more equitable and youth-inclusive future.
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