14 Mar 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
London, Stockholm, Brussels
Register hereCall for the 2025 Young Changemakers’ Academy!
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The Young Changemakers’ Academy is a dynamic programme and a vibrant platform where your journey as a changemaker begins!
The aim is to prepare young people to take an active part in their respective communities through focused engagement in key policy areas. You will have the chance to participate in three in-person events and benefit from networking support to connect with other young people, YCA Alumni and senior political figures from all over Europe with similar interests and objectives. The Young Changemakers Academy is organised by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) with the support of LYMEC (European Liberal Youth) and our partners.
Do you feel passionate about a cause? Do you have an idea for a project? Become part of a community dedicated to political advocacy, innovation, and creating a lasting impact. Make change happen!
Event I – ”Craft your Vision – Alumni Edition”
Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March – London, UK
The first event will include an introduction to the Academy along with a presentation of the participants’ respective advocacy causes and personal development plans. YCA Alumni from previous cohorts, dating back to the Academy’s launch in 2018, will share their journeys and offer valuable insights into how they successfully advanced their causes. Participants will have the chance to connect with the Alumni, learning from their experiences and applying their proven strategies. This event will also focus on social media and communication skills, creating a brand for each project and seeking how to communicate it through a clear strategy.
By the end of this first seminar, participants will:
Event II – “Get your voice heard”
Friday 25 April to Sunday 27 April- Stockholm, Sweden
The second event offers a comprehensive programme equipping the changemakers with a toolkit for impactful advocacy. Participants will be inspired and guided to progress on their own advocacy causes, learn about activism and gain insights from both the perspective of an experienced lobbyist and someone who has experience in being lobbied. They will also have the chance to sharpen their public speaking skills.
By the end of this second seminar, participants will:
Event III – ‘’Building bridges: Networking and Fundraising for Stakeholder engagement’’
Friday 17 October to Sunday 19 October – Brussels, Belgium
In this final event, the participants will meet MEPs or other relevant experts in the field of their projects to increase their hands-on understanding of advocacy on an EU level. We will also touch upon fundraising, approaching stakeholders and learning how to build meaningful connections through networking. The event will end with a joint discussion about what was learned and what insights the participants gained. By the end of this seminar, participants will: