Calling for Participants and Facilitators for Pilot of Youth Circles

Registration as participants for the pilot run of the programme, made possible by Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme (2025 / 2026), is now open! Registration closes on Friday, 30 January 2026, 2359 hours. Registration and participation in the programme is free.

Important information to note:

We will be recruiting a maximum of 20 participants.
Shortlisted facilitators and participants will be notified by Friday, 6 February 2026.
Decision of the selection panel is final.
Applicants not selected for the pilot programme, will be given priority to register for subsequent rounds of Youth Circles (dates to be confirmed).
"Youth Circles: Stories Across Cultures" is a free programme, no fee is required to register and participate.

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Eligibility criteria for participants in pilot programme

Open to youths between 15 to 25 years old (parental consent is required for participants below 18 years old), from different backgrounds and education pathways.
Be committed to completing all three compulsory full-day workshops (9.30 am to 5.30 pm) on Saturdays 14 February, 28 February and 7 March 2026.
Upon completion of the three compulsory full-day workshops, participants may choose to continue to develop Youth Circles as a community programme, facilitate engagement during the exhibition taking place in April 2026 and develop the intercultural card game for launch in July 2027.

We welcome participants who are curious, reflective, and open to learning with others. No experience in photography or dialogue is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many facilitators and participators will you be recruiting?

We will be recruiting 8 facilitators and 20 participants for the pilot programme.

2. What do you look for in the participants?

Selection is not based on academic results or prior experience. We look for participants with the following qualities:

Openness and curiosity
Willingness to listen
Commitment to attend the sessions
Respect for others

3. What do you look for in the facilitators?

We are looking for youths who are willing to reflect on their assumptions, able to receive feedback and are curious. Facilitators do not need to be outspoken, nor are they expected to lead sessions fully. But they should be willing to encourage quieter voices, notice group dynamics, help de-escalate tension respectfully and ask open-ended questions. Selection is not based on academic results, leadership titles, debate skills and prior arts experience.

4. Why are residents in Braddell Heights precinct given priority in the pilot programme?

The founder of the programme, who is also a Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leader, would like to give back to the community that she has grew up in. In addition, we are working on refining the programme from feedback gathered through this pilot programme which will improve subsequent sessions as we open the programme to more precincts.

5. Is there any joining fee?

Youth Circles are free for youths to join and the pilot programme is made possible with a grant from Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme.