YSA is accepting applications from organizations around the world to serve as Regional Partners for Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2012).
YSA will select and support 1-2 Regional Partners in each of the following regions with a $5,000 planning grant:
Regional Partners can be regional offices of international organizations, regional organizations or networks, or national organizations that have partners in neighboring countries. The GYSD Regional Partner program is only open to organizations outside the United States.
Regional Partners will be responsible for promoting and coordinating GYSD in their region, mobilizing partner organizations and Country Partners in their region, working with media and government officials, tracking projects, and assisting with grant reviews and translations.
Regional Partners will receive a $5,000 planning grant, recognition and increased visibility, and ongoing technical assistance from Youth Service America staff.
Applications are due by July 30, 2011. All applications must be completed in English. (Regional Partners need to be able to work with YSA staff on a variety of tasks that require proficient English.) Applicants will be notified of status by early September.
If you have questions, please contact Danielle Miranda at dmiranda@ysa.org.
