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The UNAOC - EF Summer School

The conviction that youth are a driving force for positive social change is the basis for the UNAOC - EF
Summer School. This week-long summer school brings together 100 youth from across the globe to
address pressing global challenges within the context of cultural and religious diversity.

The objectives of the UNAOC-EF Summer School are to:
contribute to the empowerment of young people by enhancing their intercultural skills and
competences;
strengthen young peoples capacity to get involved in the preparation and implementation of
cooperative action across borders;
facilitate networking and exchanges between young people; and
develop a network of alumni and make it an important platform for joint action to help address a
global challenge.




1/Tell us about a situation or issue in which you were involved which was related to the UNAOC
mandate and where you felt you needed more skills or information in order to positively influence
the outcome. How has this situation affected your desire to be involved in this field of work?
(Maximum 250 words)

2/In addition to the situation you mentioned above, what has been your past involvement or
experience related to the work of the UNAOC? Where does your interest in this field of work come
from? How would this past involvement/experience or current interest help you contribute to the
Summer School discussions and collaborate with other participants? (Maximum 250 words)

3/Tell us how you would approach learning with and from people who are from other countries,
cultures, and faiths. What challenges do you foresee and how would you deal with them? (Maximum
250 words)


4/ Describe your plans after the Summer School and how your participation may help you to
increase the impact of your future involvement in this field of work. What is your main intention or
project after the Summer School? How will you apply your new skills? (Maximum 250 words)

5/ Share your thoughts on the following question: Why are people different from one another?
(Maximum 250 words)


Part A4: Motivation Questions

6/Why do you want to participate in the Summer School? Tell us about yourself, your background,
your experience, the context you live in, and anything else that motivates you to participate in the
Summer School. Why is this a good moment for you to participate? How you will use the skills
acquired during the Summer School when you get back home? You can speak about your past,
present, and foreseen future. (Maximum 250 words)**

7/If you want to, you can upload a PPT, a short video, a poem, a text, or any other type of additional
piece. Please note that this piece will not in any way be used in the selection process. If you do not
upload an additional piece, it will not penalize you in the selection process. If you are selected to
come to the UNAOC-EF Summer School, we might use this piece to introduce you to other
participants
If you want to, you can upload a PPT, a short video, a poem, a text, or any other type of additional
piece. Please note that this piece will not in any way be used in the selection process. If you do not
upload an additional piece, it will not penalize you in the selection process. If you are selected to
come to the UNAOC-EF Summer School, we might use this piece to introduce you to other
participants