Apply for the UNESCO Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026- GRANT
2026 Theme: Human Connection and Dialogue in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Seed Funding: 10,000 USD
Application Deadline: 19 July 2026, 23:59 CET (Paris time)
The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is UNESCO’s flagship initiative for emerging leaders who are driving social cohesion, inclusion, and peace through intercultural dialogue.
The programme is designed for young change-makers who are committed to creating more inclusive communities by transforming cultural diversity into a catalyst for cooperation, innovation, and positive social change.
Participants will explore how AI is reshaping intercultural relationships and social cohesion, engaging with challenges including:
- Misinformation, hate speech, and online polarisation
- Algorithmic bias, stereotyping, and digital discrimination
- Unequal access to technology, infrastructure, education, and digital skills
- The representation of diverse cultures, languages, and knowledge systems within AI
Selected participants will also become part of an international network of young leaders dedicated to advancing peace, intercultural understanding, and community resilience.