Strengthening Communities. Shape the Future.
Youth are the driving force for progress and social transformation. With passion, creativity, and vision youth bring, they own the power to uplift communities and spark meaningful change.
Through the Youth-Led Initiatives Program, UNHCR, together with partner organizations across Syria, invite you to take the lead in building more inclusive, connected, and resilient communities.
If you’re part of a motivated group of young people aged 18–26, with ideas that could bring people together, support reintegration of returnee communities, ease local challenges, or improve lives of vulnerable members of your community, this is your opportunity to turn these ideas into action.
You bring the vision. We’ll provide the tools.
Why This Matters?
In a time when many individuals and families are returning to reestablish their lives and reconnect with their communities, local efforts, especially those led by youth, can make a lasting difference.
Whether it’s supporting access to services, creating shared spaces, offering educational or health initiatives, or strengthening social ties, your actions can help build a stronger, more stable society for all.
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for active youth groups who:
- Are composed of at least 8 members (males and females), all aged 18–26.
- Are proposing voluntary, Community-Based, and non-profit initiatives.
- Aim to address local challenges affecting vulnerable groups from the returnees, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities.
Your Initiative Might Include but not limited to:
Initiatives may include activities that: support the safe return and inclusion of returnees, strengthen social cohesion, promote education and digital literacy, enhance livelihoods and vocational skills, empower women and persons with disabilities, improve access to services and economic opportunities, raise awareness on rights, health, and psychosocial well-being, and foster health, teamwork, nonviolent communication, and community participation through sports and recreational activities
What Support Will You Get?
Selected groups will receive:
- Essential tools, materials, and supplies for implementation.
- Technical guidance and follow-up through local partner organizations.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
- All initiatives must be completed during 2026, with related financial activities finalized by 15 December 2026.
How to Apply
Fill in the full application form here:
📩 https://forms.office.com/e/GN0Q6xGeamhttps://forms.office.com/e/zcpixhfeUB
Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Selection is based on:
- Completeness and clarity of the application.
- Relevance and responsiveness to the community needs.
- Gender balance within the group and among beneficiaries.
- Feasibility of the proposed projects.
- Respect for age, gender, and diversity (AGD) principles.
- Ability to complete all proposed activities and achieve the intended results within the specified timeframe, ensuring full completion before the end of 2026.
📌 Important Note:
Due to this year’s focused approach, a maximum of 50 youth-led initiatives will be selected. Make sure your proposal is clear, inspiring, feasible, and directly responsive to the needs of your community.
Seize this opportunity to showcase your leadership and positive impact.
Be among the best—and help build a more inclusive and cohesive future.
Let’s create spaces for people to reconnect.
Let’s lead the way—together.