The Youth Initiative Program
The International Youth Initiative Program (YIP) is a 10-month residential societal entrepreneurship training for 18-28 years olds based in Sweden. It offers a holistic educational program that expands global understanding and personal awareness. YIP aims to strengthen young people’s capacity to take the personal and collective initiative in the face of current global realities.
The term “societal entrepreneur” as used by YIP describes people and initiatives that base their actions in service of society and understand the world as one interconnected living organism. This paradigm points to the interconnectedness of global systems and new ways of working toward a more equitable world. Through allowing young people to explore this paradigm ad with its face and develop themselves and society, YIP seeks to support these young people to become leaders of a new, more sustainable, and integrated lifestyle and future.
Eligibility
- Age: You have to be between 18 – 28 years old to participate in the program.
- English: You need to be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at an intermediate level. This is based on the experience of participants requiring at least this level to be able to engage meaningfully in the courses. Certification is required if English is your second language.
- Application fee: The program will only process your application once the non-refundable application fee of SEK 750 has been received. You will receive an application fee confirmation email once this has been processed by YIP. Please save this proof of payment as its submission is required to complete your application.
- Program fee: The Program Fee for YIP is SEK 100,000 per participant for the whole 10 months.
It includes:
- The Curriculum: courses, course materials, and evening activities.
- Food: organic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Friday, not including weekends and holidays).
- Accommodation: shared twin bedroom, in a communal house with shared bathrooms, kitchens, and living area.
- Travel: SEK 8,000 for the travel to and from the Outpost and International Internships.
- Transportation: in connection with the curriculum.
If your financial situation is a barrier to your applying for YIP, please click here to find tips on financing your YIP Year, as well as the diversity fund.
Benefits
- Up to 40 participants learn, create, and organize alongside experts, facilitators, and innovators. YIP’s curriculum provides a platform for young people to expand their understanding, develop their fullest potential, and find their authentic tasks in society and the world.
Application process
Fee information: SEK 100,000