Youth School of Advocacy and Health Policy on Nutrition and Food Systems
4th – 8th June 2023
London, United Kindgdom
YHO as a part of Yearly Work Plan funded by European Youth Foundation presents the Youth Health Advocacy School 2023. It is a 4 – day intensive educational event which brings together young people, youth workers and leaders, youth researchers, members of youth organizations, and experts for discussions, interactive training activities, and workshops on a specific subject. This advocacy school will cover a »How to« design public health-related policy documents and use them in advocating for comprehensive public health policies on different levels. If you are interested in public health and advocacy and want to know and do more about youth public-health issues in your city, country, or even internationally, then you are in the right place.
Idea and aims
YHO works towards the health and wellbeing of young people, through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and prevention of non-communicable diseases, including mental health and environmental health. It develops and supports evidence-based and effective policies to assure health-promoting environments for young people. Our main aim is to support, connect and educate young people to become a voice for change in the field of public health.
The main Advocacy school goals are to:
- Raise interest among young people and youth organizations about public health;
- Promote evidence-based projects and exchange knowledge of good practices for advocating for important youth public health issues;
- Empower the participants with the necessary skills and capacities in order to effectively work on the field of public health and advocacy;
- Empower the participants with the necessary tools to engage in advocating for more comprehensive health policies at regional, national and international levels;
- Provide the necessary tools and training for participants to be able to conduct projects to improve youth health;
- Give participants the opportunity for networking with public health professionals and organizations, working in the same topics.
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Public bodies, Regular and non-European participants |
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Early birds: |
350 € |
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Regular applicants: |
450 € |
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Late applicants: |
550 € |
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Non-governmental Organizations and Students |
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Early birds: |
250 € |
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Regular applicants: |
350 € |
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Late applicants: |
450 € |
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Representatives of YHO member organizations |
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Early birds: |
100 € |
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Regular applicants: |
150 € |
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Late applicants: |
200 € |
What will you learn?
Crucial knowledge on nutrition policy and food systems.
How to draft policy papers and do consultations with young people.
How to create an advocacy plan and increase the impact of your advocacy efforts..
How to create a compelling elevator pitch to foster activation in advocacy activities.
How to become a multiplier actor and an inspiration for other young people,
Travel and Accomodation Costs
As the participation fee, also the accommodation and meal costs are funded by the European Youth Foundation project. We will provide more detailed information about accommodation later in the process.
Travel costs are co-funded – we can cover costs up to a specific amount depending on the distance of your residence from the venue, additional costs should be covered by participants.
2000 – 2999 km – up to 360€
Participation fee
The activity is supported by the European Youth Foundation and therefore includes no participation fee for the participants coming from member organizations of YHO. Other participants’ fee is 20€ to confirm the spot on School.
Getting there
Designated arrival and departure days are the morning of the 4th and the afternoon of the 8th of June 2023 respectively.
London is very well connected by airports and therefore allows many options for travel. Look at flights to Heathrow, Gatwick, Southend, London City Airport and Stansted Airport.
If possible, please consider more environmentally friendly travel options such as trains or buses as well.
Selection process and confirmation of attendance
The spots for the event are limited and participants will be accepted, based on a rolling “first come-first serve” basis and quality of application.
Selected participants will receive the confirmation by email with a Welcome Pack and other crucial information in a few working days after the application has been submitted. Your place at the advocacy school will be guaranteed after the booked tickets confirmation.
Application
Candidates should complete the online application and submit it no later than the 10th of May 2023.
If you have any additional questions and/or support when filling the form please feel free to send an email to secretary.general@yho.network.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
Programme at a glance:
*This is a draft version of the programme and is subject to change.
