European Union Youth Sounding Board Cameroon 2026-2028

November 14, 2026

European Union Youth Sounding Board Cameroon 2026-2028

Brief Description

Applications are officially open for the European Union Youth Sounding Board Cameroon (YSB) 2026-2028, offering an extraordinary platform to shape regional policies. Hosted by the European Union Delegation to Cameroon, this advisory structure brings together a select group of 25 young people to engage in vital dialogue and inject fresh youth perspectives into EU-backed policies, projects, and processes. If you are passionate about driving civic change, this is your chance to amplify youth voices and enhance the effectiveness of EU engagement across Cameroon. Whether you want to sharpen your advocacy skills or build cross-sector networks, this second cohort offers a structured space for you to lead, collaborate, and grow.

Name of Host Institution

European Union Delegation to Cameroon

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be a Cameroonian citizen residing in Cameroon.
Be between the ages of 18 to 35 at the end of the application period.
Commit to participating in at least three or more YSB plenary meetings per year, held both in-person in Yaoundé (or other locations) and virtually.
Possess a good command of both English and French (written and spoken) to actively engage in peer discussions, which will be assessed during a bootcamp.
Demonstrate basic digital skills, including familiarity with smartphones, laptops, social media, and collaborative tools like the Google package.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are carefully assessed across three distinct areas. Motivation (30%) evaluates your personal growth, availability, and time commitment. Engagement (30%) focuses on your dedication to youth advocacy, civic participation, references, and testimonials. Finally, Contribution (40%) measures diversity, inclusivity, relevant sector experience, soft skills, organizational capacity, analytical skills, tact, and confidentiality.