Fellowship

Global Youth & Survivor Summit 2026 in Manila: Applications Open for Young Leaders and Survivor Advocates to End Violence Against Children

Organisation · Africa

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Type: Fellowship
Organisation: Organisation
Location: Africa
Work mode: On-site
Deadline: Rolling / not stated
Posted: 22 Sep 2026

About this fellowship

Applications are now open for the Global Youth & Survivor Summit on Ending Violence Against Children 2026, an international gathering designed to place young people and survivor advocates at the centre of global conversations about preventing and ending violence against children. The Summit will take place on 15–16 November 2026 in Manila, Philippines, at the Marriott Manila Hotel. It will bring together young people, survivor leaders, advocates and other stakeholders to exchange experiences, develop policy recommendations, strengthen networks and influence international action on ending violence against children. The event is being organised ahead of the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, which will also take place in Manila in November 2026. This positioning gives participants an important opportunity to contribute youth- and survivor-led perspectives at a time when governments, international organisations and civil society actors will be discussing how to accelerate global progress on child protection. <h2>About the Global Youth & Survivor Summit 2026</h2> The Global Youth & Survivor Summit is intended to provide a dedicated platform where young people and people with lived experience can help shape the international agenda for ending violence against children. Rather than treating young people and survivors simply as participants in discussions led by institutions, the Summit is structured around their leadership, perspectives and experiences. The organisers want young people and survivor advocates to engage directly with policymakers, donors, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and other actors working on child protection. The Summit comes at a critical time. According to the organisers, an estimated one billion children around the world experience some form of violence every year. At the same time, governments and other stakeholders have made hundreds of commitments aimed at strengthening child protection. The challenge is therefore not limited to obtaining new commitments. It also involves ensuring that existing pledges are translated into meaningful, sustained and accountable action — with the people most affected by these issues involved in determining what effective action should look like. <h2>Summit Dates and Location</h2> The main event details are: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Event: Global Youth & Survivor Summit on Ending Violence Against Children</li> <li>Dates: 15–16 November 2026</li> <li>Venue: Marriott Manila Hotel</li> <li>Location: Manila, Philippines</li> <li>Working language: English</li> <li>Application deadline: 25 September 2026</li> <li>Deadline time: 23:59 Philippine Time (UTC+8)</li> <li>Registration fee: None</li> </ul> Interpretation support may be considered depending on the needs of confirmed participants and the availability of appropriate resources. <h2>What Is the Purpose of the Youth & Survivor Summit?</h2> The Summit has been developed to strengthen the role that young people and survivor advocates play in international efforts to end violence against children. One of its central objectives is to gather policy recommendations directly from young people and survivor advocates. These recommendations can contribute to wider discussions taking place around the Second Global Ministerial Conference. The Summit is also expected to help participants establish stronger connections with youth-led and survivor-led organisations, networks and movements operating in different parts of the world. Broadly, the event focuses on three interconnected objectives. <h3>1. Strengthening Global Connections and Solidarity</h3> Youth- and survivor-led organisations often work within different communities, countries and policy environments. The Summit aims to connect these networks and create opportunities for longer-term collaboration. Participants will have opportunities to meet other advocates, exchange approaches, identify shared priorities and explore possibilities for collective advocacy beyond the event itself. The intention is therefore not simply to organise a two-day meeting in Manila, but to strengthen relationships that can continue after participants return to their respective communities and organisations. <h3>2. Putting Youth and Survivor Leadership at the Centre</h3> A defining feature of the Summit is its focus on ensuring that people affected by violence against children have opportunities to influence discussions about the policies and programmes designed to address it. Young people and survivor advocates will be able to share experiences, research, solutions and recommendations while engaging with decision-makers, funders and other stakeholders. This approach is intended to move beyond symbolic participation and towards meaningful involvement in policy discussions and advocacy efforts. The Summit therefore provides a platform for participants to contribute not only personal perspectives but also practical ideas about how governments, organisations and communities can strengthen the prevention of violence against children. <h3>3. Turning Shared Priorities into Collective Action</h3> The organisers also want the Summit to translate discussions into common priorities and calls for action. By identifying areas where youth leaders, survivors and child-protection advocates have shared concerns, participants can develop stronger collective messages that may subsequently be used for advocacy, accountability and engagement with decision-makers. These priorities are expected to support continued action beyond Manila rather than ending when the Summit concludes. <h2>What Participants Can Expect</h2> The Global Youth & Survivor Summit is designed as an interactive space rather than a conventional conference dominated entirely by formal presentations. Participants can expect opportunities to: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Connect with youth leaders and survivor advocates from different communities and backgrounds.</li> <li>Exchange experiences and perspectives related to preventing violence against children.</li> <li>Share research, community-based solutions and advocacy approaches.</li> <li>Discuss policy priorities with other participants and stakeholders.</li> <li>Contribute ideas that may influence wider discussions surrounding the Global Ministerial Conference.</li> <li>Strengthen international networks and solidarity among youth- and survivor-led movements.</li> <li>Participate in cross-generational dialogue with policymakers, donors, civil society representatives and other actors.</li> <li>Develop collective priorities and advocacy messages for continued action after the Summit.</li> </ul> Restless Development has also highlighted leadership development and meaningful dialogue as important elements of the gathering. <h2>Connection With the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children</h2> The Youth & Survivor Summit is taking place immediately before the broader international discussions associated with the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. The official Ministerial Conference is scheduled for 18–19 November 2026 in Manila and is co-organised by the Government of the Philippines, World Health Organization and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children. The Ministerial Conference will bring together governments and a broad range of international stakeholders to accelerate action against violence affecting children. Its agenda includes prevention-focused approaches such as support for parents and caregivers, safer schools and stronger response systems. Attention will also be given to emerging and escalating concerns including technology-facilitated violence, humanitarian and climate-related contexts, and the relationship between violence against children and violence against women. The Youth & Survivor Summit is intended to make sure that youth and survivor perspectives contribute to this wider global moment. However, applicants should understand an important distinction: Selection for the Youth & Survivor Summit does not automatically provide access to the Second Global Ministerial Conference. Participation and registration for the two events are separate. Being accepted to the Youth & Survivor Summit should therefore not be interpreted as an invitation to attend the official Ministerial Conference. <h2>Is the Global Youth & Survivor Summit Fully Funded?</h2> There is no registration fee to participate in the Summit. Meals and refreshments during the official programme will also be provided. However, the standard participation arrangement does not automatically cover international travel and other attendance expenses. Unless an applicant receives a fully funded place, participants or their supporting organisations are responsible for costs including: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>International or domestic travel</li> <li>Accommodation</li> <li>Visa expenses</li> <li>Travel insurance</li> <li>Local transportation</li> <li>Personal expenses</li> </ul> The organisers have confirmed that a limited number of fully funded places are available for participants aged 18 and above who would otherwise be unable to attend the Summit. These funded places are not guaranteed. Funding decisions will depend on eligibility, individual circumstances, demonstrated support needs and the amount of funding available to the organisers. Applicants who require financial support should therefore clearly and accurately explain their circumstances when completing the application. <h2>Special Conditions for Applicants Aged 15–17</h2> Applicants aged 15 to 17 years are permitted to participate, but specific safeguarding requirements apply. Anyone in this age group must be: <ol start="1" data-spread="false"> <li>Nominated by a partner organisation;</li> <li>Fully funded by that organisation; and</li> <li>Fully supported by the organisation for participation in the Summit.</li> </ol> Therefore, applicants between 15 and 17 cannot rely on the Summit’s limited funding mechanism available to participants aged 18 and above. Appropriate organisational support must already be in place. <h2>How Will Applications Be Assessed?</h2> Submitting an application does not guarantee that an applicant will receive a place. The Summit Organising Committee will review applications while considering available capacity and several selection factors. According to the official application information, these factors include: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Diversity and representation</li> <li>Applicant motivation</li> <li>Relevant experience</li> <li>Potential contribution to the Summit</li> <li>Individual support requirements</li> <li>Availability of places</li> </ul> Applicants should therefore use the application form to demonstrate why participation is relevant to their experience, advocacy, community work or professional activities and how they could contribute meaningfully to discussions. Applicants with relevant lived experience, youth leadership activities, child-protection advocacy, community organising, policy work, research or similar experience should clearly explain that background rather than providing only general statements about their interest in attending. <h2>Safeguarding and Mental Health Support</h2> Given the sensitive subject matter of violence against children and the involvement of people with lived experience, safeguarding forms an important part of the Summit. The organisers state that they intend to create an environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful for participants irrespective of characteristics including age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Sessions and activities are intended to follow trauma-informed approaches. Participants, speakers and partners will also be invited to participate in a safeguarding briefing before the Summit. During the event, participants are expected to have access to: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>On-site mental health support</li> <li>First-aid support</li> <li>A wellbeing space where participants can step away and decompress when necessary</li> <li>Identifiable Summit team members who can respond to safeguarding concerns</li> <li>A mechanism for confidential or anonymous reporting of concerns</li> </ul> These provisions are particularly significant for a conference involving survivors and potentially sensitive discussions about violence, exploitation, abuse and child protection. <h2>Who Is Organising the Summit?</h2> The Global Youth & Survivor Summit is co-organised by: <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Restless Development</li> <li>Brave Movement</li> <li>Global Youth-Led Movement on Ending Violence Against Children</li> </ul> The event is also being guided by a Summit Organising Committee composed of young advocates and professionals with experience across areas including human rights, survivor advocacy, public policy, child protection, youth participation, gender equality, communications, research and community-based development. <h2>Why This Summit Matters</h2> Violence against children is a global challenge that intersects with education, health, justice, gender equality, technology, humanitarian crises, social protection and human rights. Effective solutions require more than institutional discussions between governments and development organisations. Young people and survivors can provide perspectives about how policies and interventions operate in practice, where protection systems fail and what changes communities actually need. By providing a dedicated platform for youth and survivor leadership immediately before a major international Ministerial Conference, the Global Youth & Survivor Summit offers participants an opportunity to connect grassroots experience with international policy dialogue. For young advocates, survivor leaders and people working to protect children, the Summit can therefore serve as both a global networking platform and a space for substantive advocacy. <h2>Application Deadline</h2> Applications must be submitted by: 25 September 2026 at 23:59 Philippine Time (UTC+8). Applications received after the deadline should not be assumed to be considered, so interested candidates are encouraged to complete the official form before the closing time. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIMxo0VZmC8xD-0meSTIrOODTCwLfoxGs61Kiw6OBtgTuxhA/viewform?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for the Global Youth & Survivor Summit 2026</a> Applicants can also review the official Summit information before submitting an application. <a href="https://restlessdevelopment.org/youthandsurvivorsummit/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit the Official Youth & Survivor Summit Website</a> <h2>Conclusion</h2> The Global Youth & Survivor Summit on Ending Violence Against Children 2026 provides an important international platform for young people, survivor leaders and child-protection advocates to participate directly in discussions that affect children and communities worldwide. Taking place in Manila, Philippines, on 15–16 November 2026, the Summit will create opportunities for participants to build international connections, exchange evidence and lived experiences, develop shared priorities and contribute to advocacy surrounding global efforts to end violence against children. With no registration fee and a limited number of fully funded opportunities available for eligible participants aged 18 and above, the Summit may be particularly valuable for youth and survivor advocates who would otherwise have limited access to high-level international forums. Interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility and funding requirements and submit their application no later than 25 September 2026 at 23:59 Philippine Time (UTC+8). For more global opportunities, click <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">HERE</a>. 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