Application to the Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme 2018

Please fill in the application form and submit it with your CV in English through the application
portal. Kindly note that we do not accept applications submitted by email. More information about the
application procedure is available at si.se/ylvp.

General information

LAST NAME FIRST NAME

DATE OF BIRTH (yyyy-mm-dd) FEMALE MALE

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TOWN OF RESIDENCE (current city) EMAIL ADDRESS

PHONE MOBILE PHONE

CITIZENSHIP
ALGERIA
EGYPT
IRAQ
JORDAN
LIBYA
LEBANON
MOROCCO
SWEDEN
SYRIA
TUNISIA
PALESTINE
YEMEN

Please motivate your participation in the programme by answering the questions below. Make sure
you answer all of the questions. All information should be submitted in English.

QUESTIONS

1. Short personal introduction. This is me: (1,000 characters maximum)

2. How do you promote democracy, sustainability, diversity and/or human rights in your
work? Is there an achievement that you are particularly proud of? (1,000 characters
maximum)

3. Shortly describe one specific organisation/project/initiative/event related to social change,

where you have had a leading position. Please include the following:
 Name of the organisation/project/initiative/event
 Short introduction, aim and how it promotes social change
 Your role

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  When did it start?
 What has been the impact so far?
 Example of activities
 Target group
 How was it financed?
 Next steps
 Any web links etc (if available) (1,200 characters maximum)

4. Tell us more about the collaborative settings you are part of. Describe your formal/informal
leadership role and how you drive change. (800 characters maximum)

5. How do you build and utilise your networks in your personal and/or professional life? (800
characters maximum)

6. Shortly describe two other initiatives for social change or other projects that you have been
involved in. Include a short description of your role in the initiatives (include web links if
available). (1,000 characters maximum)

7. Describe your personal and/or professional goals for the coming three years. (500 characters
maximum)

8. Shortly describe who or what has inspired you in your work for social change? (500
characters maximum)

9. What are the main challenges in your society today (for you personally and for your
country)? How can they be addressed? (800 characters maximum)

10. Why do you want to take part in the Young Leaders Visitors Programme? How do you think
the programme can benefit you and your work for social change? In what way can you
contribute as a participant in the programme? (500 characters maximum)

11. Where and how did you get information about the Young Leaders Visitors Programme?
(200 characters maximum)

12. Have you previously taken part in any other Swedish Institute programme or activities? If
yes, please indicate which one.

13. Please provide the name, email address and telephone number of two reference persons, i.e.
referees, who are familiar with your work for sustainable change. (We may contact the
reference persons of the applicants who are selected for an interview. We accept referees
who speak English, Arabic and French.)

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REFERENCE PERSON 1:
Full name of reference person:
Title/position of reference person:
Organisation/institution of reference person:
Please state in which capacity the reference person knows you:
Email address and telephone number of reference person:

REFERENCE PERSON 2:
Full name of reference person:
Title/position of reference person:
Organisation/institution of reference person:
Please state in which capacity the reference person knows you:
Email address and telephone number of reference person: