Leadership Program

Apply today for the US: Global Citizen Corps Program

Student leaders belong to a year-leadership program and organize Global Action Days and action projects in their schools and communities around the issues of hunger, climate change, global health, and education. Using Mercy Corps’ tools, training, and resources, you get the knowledge and skills to carry out campaigns that inform and inspire your classmates to use multi-media to raise awareness, create advocacy campaigns, raise money, and carry out service projects.

Over 500 youth leaders have the chance to connect with other youth leaders from Scotland, Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan through an online community, video conferences, and youth summits.

To qualify you must:

1. BE A YOUTH LEADER

In the U.S. you must be 14-21 and attending either high school or college.

In other program countries you must be 14-24

2. BE COMMITTED

You must agree to implement Global Action Days and action projects in your high school, universities, or communities, report back on your impact, and participate actively in the international group discussions on the website.

3. BE PASSIONATE!

Most importantly, you must be passionate about alleviating global poverty and willing to invest time and energy to share this passion with others. Once you've done all of the above, you're ready! Apply Now!