Apply Now: Fully-Funded ATKV x Global Changemakers Global Youth Summit 2025 (Open to All Youth Worldwide)
DR. RABIU RABIU 
Applications are officially open for the Global Youth Summit 2025—a fully funded, transformative opportunity for young changemakers from around the world.
From 20–24 October 2025, ATKV and Global Changemakers will host this year’s summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit will bring together passionate youth leaders for a dynamic week of leadership development, innovation, and global collaboration.
About the Global Youth Summit
The Global Youth Summit is not just an event—it is a vibrant and inclusive space where ideas, cultures, and visions for a better world come together. Designed for young people aged 21 to 28 who are driving change in their communities, the summit offers a unique platform for networking, skills-building, and shared learning.
Participants will:
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Engage in high-impact workshops and discussions
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Connect with a global community of youth leaders
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Gain access to future grant funding opportunities
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Become part of a growing network of 1,200+ Global Changemakers from over 180 countries
What’s Covered?
Selected participants will receive full funding for:
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Round-trip airfare
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Accommodation in Cape Town
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All meals during the summit
There is no cost to attend for successful applicants.
Who Should Apply?
The summit is open to individuals who:
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Are aged 21–28 at the time of the summit
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Are actively involved in initiatives creating positive change
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Are eager to grow their leadership skills and global network
Application Timeline
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International Applicants: April 1 to April 25, 2025
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South African Applicants: May 1 to May 25, 2025
Please note: All applicants must complete the full three-step application process to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Process
If You Will Be Outside South Africa During the Summit
(This includes South African citizens living abroad)
Apply via the international application link below:
Apply Here
If You Will Be Living in South Africa During the Summit
(Regardless of your nationality)
Apply via the South Africa-specific application link below:
Apply Here
Get a Reminder Before Applications Close
Preparing a strong application takes time, and ATKV and Global Changemakers want to ensure no one misses this opportunity. If you’re not ready to apply yet, you can sign up to receive a reminder one week before the application deadline (April 25 for international applicants).
About Global Changemakers
Global Changemakers is an international youth organization with a mission to support young people in creating positive change in their communities and beyond. This is achieved through skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grant funding.
To date:
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Over 50,000 young people from 180+ countries have been trained
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More than 500 youth-led projects have received funding
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These projects have impacted over 16 million people globally
Global Changemakers has organized twelve fully funded Global Youth Summits, four Regional Summits, four Virtual Youth Summits, and numerous other events across the world.
Ready to take your impact to the next level?
Apply now for the Global Youth Summit 2025 in Cape Town, hosted by ATKV and Global Changemakers.
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