The Neglected Tropical Diseases Youth Changemakers program is a two years volunteer role in professional health development and leadership opportunity for young changemakers with a proven record of accomplishment in mobilizing other young people, influencing decision makers to have a positive impact in their community.
We are looking to establish the 1st cohort of ‘NTDs Youth Changemakers‘ to help drive awareness on i)NTDs Advocacy and Social mobilization ii) NTDs Mass Drug Administration (MDA), iii) Collaboration with already existing NTDs prevention work at communities, IV) NTD’s technologies and innovations health services and iv) Promotion of access to clean water, sanitary food handling, good hygiene and reduced environmental risks that can prevent NTDs.
‘The NTDs Youth Changemakers Program Timeline
September 2024 – August 2026 ( 2 years ) *voluntary
‘The NTDs Youth Changemakers Program Commitments
As an NTDs youth changemaker from Tanzania you commit to the following activities:
- Be an active member of a youth led organization , institution e.g school / university , health care worker (possess skills in leadership on NTDs matters as a community worker , online influencer or creative enthusiast).
- Participate in the ‘The NTDs Youth Changemaker Program’ online meetings once every quarter and in-person meetings / conferences when available.
- Help to raise educational awareness about the Tanzania Strategic Master Plan for the Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Program July 2021- June 2026.
- Take part in NTDs in country trainings, outreach activities and campaign opportunities online and offline.
- Be an active ‘NTDs Youth Changemaker’ in Tanzania.
APPLY HERE https://bit.ly/NTDsYouthChangemakers
