Call for Applications,G(irls)20 Summit, Australia

If you are a passionate, forward thinking, solution oriented young woman from a G20 country or can represent the European or African Union, Afghanistan, Pakistan or the MENA region and will be 18-20 years at the Summit (August 2014), you are invited to apply

 In order to ensure your application is considered, it must be received no later than January 10th, 2014 at midnight EST.

You can apply by completing the application form, &submitting a reference letter.  While not required, we recommend you submit a video & picture (instructions are on the application form).

OVERVIEW OF G(IRLS)20 PROGRAMMING:
AUSTRALIA 2014
While in Australia, delegates will attend skills building training sessions, hear from a global panel of experts and discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward economic prosperity. The Summit will culminate in a delegate-led press conference and communiqué that provides a blueprint to G20 leaders on how to utilize and engage one of the best resources in the world – girls and women.

• Workshops / skills building investments in Summit delegates
• An annual global Summit that takes place in the G20 host country
• Global mentorships for G(irls)20 Summit Ambassadors (former delegates)
• Panel of advisors for former applicants (not chosen as delegates but exhibited strong leadership potential)
• Delegate led initiatives that take place in home communities
• Access to ROI (Ring of Influence)

Four Summits have taken place : Toronto, 2010; Paris, 2011; Mexico City, 2012; Moscow, 2013.  Each Summit produces a communiqué which is presented to the G20 Leaders, Ministers of Industry, Health, Innovation, Economic Development and Foreign Affairs and Ambassadors. Each Summit also results in the development of community based initiatives led by the delegates.

Further information available at  http://www.girls20summit.com/the-summit/application-australia-2014/