Youth Ambassador Programme by young@mission21
Join the international exchange programme with young adults from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America
The international exchange programme by young@mission21 offers young adults from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America the opportunity to meet across cultural boundaries. Participants discuss pressing issues in a globalised world and exchange ideas to find solutions.
The Programme
International exchange with participants from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America
Discussion of global challenges and joint development of solutions
Strengthening intercultural communication skills
Flexible participation – compatible with studies, work, or school
An "Intercultural and Transcultural Competencies" certificate, in collaboration with the IKF in Lucerne, awarding participants 3 ECTS.
The online modules start in January 2027 and end in May 2028.
Time expenditure
2 preparatory days in Basel in 2027
Two-week visit to Switzerland by the international youth ambassadors in the summer of 2027
A two-week trip to a country in Africa, Asia, or Latin America in the winter of 2028
a few hours of self-study
The programme is easily compatible with studies, work or school. Are you planning a longer stay abroad and are unsure whether you can still participate? Contact us, we will surely find a solution.
More information: https://www.mission-21.org/en/youth-embassy-program/
A Q&A session will be held on November 3, 2026 at 18:00 via Zoom. The Zoom link will be published on the website a few days prior.
Application form: https://www.mission-21.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/swiss-application-ya-programme-27-28_ch_update.pdf
Interested people can apply until 25 November 2026!
