Are you ready to explore new perspectives, build international friendships, and start an international partnership? We are looking for dedicated young volunteers from DUF’s member organizations to participate in a shared learning and exchange program. Together, we will share strategies, strengthen solidarity, and lay the groundwork for a long-term international partnership focusing on youth leadership and rights.
Join PARTICIPATE! Connect in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in March 2026!
Kickstart your international partnership with PARTICIPATE! Connect and meet young people from Kenya and Zimbabwe!
You should apply if you:
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Are curious about international cooperation and would like to start a partnership with an organization in Kenya or Zimbabwe
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Are motivated, curious, and eager to network and learn from others
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Are a volunteer in one of DUF’s member organizations
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Are between 18 and 30 years old
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Can participate in a pre-meeting on 20 February 2026 and the seminar in Zimbabwe from 17–25 March 2026
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Are applying together with another volunteer from your organization
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Are not already involved in an international partnership
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Have a mandate from your organization to create a new project with a partner organization after the seminar — with a focus on democracy, dialogue and/or youth participation in the partner’s context
No previous international experience? No problem!
We especially encourage participants and organizations that are new to international cooperation to let PARTICIPATE! Connect inspire your next big step.
All you need is motivation, curiosity, and a genuine desire to meet and learn from young people from Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Application deadline: 14 December 2025
More information
PARTICIPATE!
PARTICIPATE is an international network where DUF, Youth Alive! Kenya, and Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) in Zimbabwe engage young people in civil society, open doors for international cooperation, and strengthen competencies in democracy, dialogue, and participation.
The core of the network is the annual international seminars.
As part of PARTICIPATE!, you will meet other inspiring young people from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Denmark and discuss how youth can engage in civil society and democracy.
The focus is on building equal partnerships and creating sustainable projects together.
In 2026, the international Connect seminar will take place in Zimbabwe.
The seminar aims to bring together young people to create youth-driven international partnerships.
The week-long international seminar will be held in Victoria Falls.
The program includes workshops on international partnerships, projects, democracy, and dialogue. There will also be plenty of time to get to know one another — and to experience Kenyan and Zimbabwean culture.
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Before the seminar, we help you match with a relevant organization from either Kenya or Zimbabwe, with whom you can explore potential cooperation during the seminar.
After the seminar, we hope your organization will enter into an international partnership with a Kenyan or Zimbabwean organization and together develop a project focusing on democracy, dialogue, and youth participation.
During the seminar in Zimbabwe, we support you in developing your project idea, and after the seminar DUF’s advisors are available for guidance and support with the next steps.
Before the international seminar, a preparatory meeting will be held in Copenhagen on 20 February.
Together, we will prepare for the international seminar and begin exploring some of the PARTICIPATE themes — such as democracy, participation, advocacy, and international partnerships.
Dates
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Preparatory meeting in Denmark: 20 February
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International seminar in Zimbabwe: 17–25 March 2026 (including travel days)
Costs
DUF covers all expenses — including national and international travel, meals, vaccinations, insurance, visa costs, etc.
Application
You must apply together with another participant from your organization.
To apply, you must also have approval and a mandate from your organization’s leadership or secretariat.
Your application must include:
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Your motivation for participating in the PARTICIPATE! Connect seminar
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How your organization can benefit from your participation
There is no fixed format for the application — you may submit a motivational letter, PowerPoint presentation, video, photos, collage, podcast, painting, scrapbook, brochure, etc.
You do not need to include a CV or list of achievements — we prioritize engagement and motivation.
Apply via the application link on the right.
Application deadline: 14 December 2025.
