KidsKonnectUkraine Youth Advisory Team Application

The KidsKonnectUkraine Youth Advisory Team will be a cohort of 10 outstanding Ukrainian youth, ages 15–18, selected from across Ukraine to lead and advise KKU leadership, support program design, and represent youth voice internationally.

🖱️CLICK HERE for more information about the Roles and Responsiblities of the program.

Eligibility Requirements

● Be 15–18 years old at time of application and live in Ukraine (exception for outside country studies) with a B1+ English level.

● Have participated in or shown strong interest in themes of youth development, cross cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, leadership, or community engagement.

● Be able to commit to monthly virtual meetings (times TBD based on cohort availablity) and collaborative work. You will serve as a true voice to the program.

● Submit a 300 word essay or 2-3 minute video (more information provided below).

● Obtain and submit a Letter of Recommendation (more information provided below).

● Be willing to uphold KKU’s values of respect, inclusion, and integrity.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityRegion

Postal / Zip Code

Age (15-18)

Gender

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

If under 18, please provide a parent's email to obtain permission to participate.

example@example.com

Social Media Platforms and Usernames

Why do you want to be part of the KidsKonnectUkraine Youth Advisory Team? What excites you about helping shape programs for Ukrainian youth?

Tell us about one experience where you showed leadership or helped others. This can be at school, in your community, online, in a project, or with friends.

Items to be submitted to taylor@kidskonnectukraine.org:

1 -📝📽️Submit a 300 word essay OR 2-3 minute video using the following prompt:

🌟Imagine you are advising KidsKonnectUkraine on how to better support Ukrainian youth over the next year.

In your response, please share:

➡️What young people in Ukraine need most right now to feel hopeful about their future.

➡️One idea or program you would suggest to support youth through learning, entrepreneurship, or connection.

➡️An example of a project you have led or been a team player on and how it relates.

➡️There are no right or wrong answers. We care about your ideas, experiences, and honesty. Videos encouraged, but not required.

2 -👉 Letter of Recommendation

An obtained Letter of Recommendation can be emailed by the applicant or the recommender can submit it directly to taylor@kidskonnectukraine.org.