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<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US">Dear Members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US">Warm greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Sharing the below information on behalf of
<b>UNAOC</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">We’re pleased to share that the
<b>United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)</b> has launched the 2025 call for applications for its
<b>Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF)</b>. Now in its 11th edition, YSF has invested a total of
<b>$2.59 million to support 80 youth-led projects in 43 countries</b>, positively impacting more than
<b>3.4 million beneficiaries worldwide</b>.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">This flagship programme provides
<b>seed funding of up to USD 25,000</b> and capacity-building support to implement impactful youth-led projects that advance intercultural and interfaith dialogue and are aligned with the mandate and mission of UNAOC. Eligible projects must be entirely developed
and managed by young people. The deadline for the current cycle is 15 August 2025.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">We kindly ask for your help in disseminating this opportunity across your youth networks and platforms, especially among grassroots youth-led organizations that could benefit from this support.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Submission details and key resources are below:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Trello board: </span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://trello.com/b/WPdHM6UQ/unaoc-youth-solidarity-fund-11th-edition-ysf11" target="_blank">https://trello.com/b/WPdHM6UQ/unaoc-youth-solidarity-fund-11th-edition-ysf11</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Suggested social media posts: </span>
<u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RFr4INK3Na2vz98UTf73zmFQuz-LU9ynTblEsfSQsn4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RFr4INK3Na2vz98UTf73zmFQuz-LU9ynTblEsfSQsn4/edit?usp=sharing</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Application guidelines and eigibility requirements:
</span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://apply.unaoc.org/youthsolidarityfund/" target="_blank">https://apply.unaoc.org/youthsolidarityfund/</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Press release: </span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.unaoc.org/2025/06/youth-solidarity-fund-2025-applications/" target="_blank">https://www.unaoc.org/2025/06/youth-solidarity-fund-2025-applications/</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">How to apply: </span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://youtu.be/2lpzkg1wON8?si=H4IqpznYellp-68o" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2lpzkg1wON8?si=H4IqpznYellp-68o</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Video/reel about YSF: </span><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLA1AAaueqN/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLA1AAaueqN/</a></span></u><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Thank you in advance for helping us reach inspiring young changemakers around the world!</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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