**YALC Application Call **

Passionate about working in the sector of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)?

Apply to our Youth Activist Leadership Council (YALC) for Rupandehi, Lumbini Province

Youth Activists Leadership Council (YALC) is a group of 10 youth activists of diverse background and identities, aged 16 to 24, who advocate at the local and national level for improved sexual and reproductive health policies that support reproductive health, family planning services, comprehensive sexuality education and programs that support meaningful youth participation. Council members advocate by raising issues of SRHR and CSE through peer to peer approach, blogs, social media and social campaign.

Youth Activist Leadership Council is a platform where young people can learn about issues around CSE and SRHR, design and implement programs, build networks and capacitate themselves and become change makers in the community. The council members serve as youth advocates, educators and spokespersons on the issues of adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

This call is open for young people residing in Rupandehi district namely Butwal and Bhirawaha. YALC is a voluntary based program with a weekly commitment of about 7-10 hours. The selected YALC members will be provided with a basic stipend. It is an annual program and the YALC members will be engaged under this for 6 months from initial call of application.

Young people with disability, Sexual and gender minorities and young people from marginalized and vulnerable groups are highly encouraged to apply!

The objectives of the YALC are:

• To bring together various youth activists under a single platform
• To strengthen advocacy for SRHR issues through formal and informal youth groups
• To maximize the advocacy efforts and spread messages through local media and technology.
• To sensitize the public in the SRHR issues through peer information sharing and youth friendly activities.

Position description:

• Position Title: YALC Member
• Duration: estimated engagement June-November
• Based: Butwal or Bhairawaha
• Stipend: Basic communication and transportation support.

Eligibility:

• Young People between ages of 16-24
• Completed SEE/SLC
• Should have a Nepali Citizenship
• Should have an interest in social involvement regarding adolescent SRHR
• Be willing to commit at least 20 hours a month to Council Activities
• Be available to attend the Capacity Building Training after the Selection Process
• Freshers are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply: Fill this Google form: Google Forms link

Deadline for application: 30th April 2023

Plan of Action Implementation: June-November

The selection process:

• The selection will be based on the online application, interview and any other selection rounds as needed