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Call for The World Literacy Foundation’s Youth Ambassador Program 2026 is open now!!!
The World Literacy Foundation’s Youth Ambassador Program is a global community that is built on Youth Power for Literacy. They empower youth aged 16–25 to lead, connect globally, and take action.
They firmly believe that young people’s voices, vision, and drive are essential to tackling illiteracy. From June to September 2026, they will empower 1000 passionate young leaders from 60 countries to become local leaders for literacy and unite in a global effort to ensure every child has the opportunity for literacy.
Through dynamic, youth-led online modules, creative collaboration, and hands-on advocacy, these 1000 Ambassadors will become literacy advocates, activists, and community organisers in their own neighbourhoods and beyond. Each participant will discover what it truly means to spark meaningful change-on a local and global level.
Why become a WLF Ambassador?
- Take on a volunteer role within a global organization to advocate for literacy
- Gain leadership, advocacy, communication, fundraising, and PR skills
- Make a positive impact on the education of vulnerable children
- Join a network of change-makers that are motivated to eradicate illiteracy
- Have youth’s voice heard through WLF website, social media and mainstream media
- Provide innovative, creative solutions to combat illiteracy globally
The program consists of seven self-paced training modules delivered through our e-learning platform. They allow two weeks for each module. Throughout the program, Ambassadors are required to work on fundraising projects in their own community. By the end of the course, applicants are required to complete a final report to assess your progress.
To receive a Certificate of Completion, ambassadors are required to successfully complete the entire program. Only ambassadors who organize and carry out a fundraising activity in support of one of our literacy projects will be eligible to receive a Recommendation Letter from the World Literacy Foundation.
The WLF Ambassador program is not a paid position in the organization and is not a job opportunity. The program is a platform to develop applicant’s leadership skills and cooperate with other literacy advocates around the globe to help raise awareness about illiteracy in the world.
The 3-month program will be delivered online. Applicants are not required to travel or attend any on-site events. They will need access to a computer and a good internet connection.
Every year, the WLF Ambassador Program supports one of the organization’s literacy projects. All funds and advocacy efforts will go towards a nominated project selected by the ambassadors
Location:
Online
Benefits
- Certificate of Completion upon closure of the program for All participants.
- Letter of completion for participants who fundraise for World Literacy Foundation.
- Skill Development: Leadership, advocacy, communication, fundraising, PR etc.
- Networking: Global community of changemakers from 60 countries.
- Visibility: Opportunities to share your voice via WLF website, social media, and media outlets.
Eligibilities
They are looking for young people who meet the following criteria:
- Be 16-25 years old.
- Care deeply about literacy, education, human rights, and social impact
- Want to be part of a global community of young changemakers creating real impact
- Have access to a computer or smartphone and a reliable internet connection
- Are active on social media and excited to use their voice to advocate for literacy
- Can commit around 30 hours over the 3-month program to complete ambassador activities
- Are willing to support fundraising initiatives that help expand literacy programs worldwide
Eligible Regions: Open for All.
Application Process
- The process of applying for the WLF Foundation Ambassador Program starts on the official website
- Applicants can begin the process by selecting “Apply Now.”
- On the “Apply Now” page, applicants will find step-by-step instructions for applying under the ‘Application Process,’ as well as guidelines for completing application forms.
The Youth Ambassador program is a yearly program. Please read our Terms and Conditions carefully before you apply.
Application Deadline: May 12, 2026 (28 Days Remaining)Apply now
