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Youth Day of Service (YDoS)
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Publish Date 8/13/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Volunteering Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Comoros Description

Youth Day of Service is an annual youth-led initiative in Africa that encourages young people to volunteer, serve their communities, and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants can join existing community projects or, where applicable, register and lead their own projects. Activities cover a wide range of development areas, allowing young people to gain practical experience while creating positive social impact in their communities.
Details
  • The initiative is focused on young people across Africa.
  • The annual campaign begins around International Youth Day on August 12.
  • The campaign is generally conducted during August.
  • Participants can take part in two main ways:
  • Join an existing volunteer project.
  • Register and lead a new community project.
  • Projects can be searched according to:
  • Geographic location.
  • Sustainable Development Goal.
  • Projects cover various areas, including education, health, equality, decent work, climate action, and sustainable communities.
  • Participation is conducted through projects registered on the Youth Day of Service platform.
  • There is no participation fee mentioned for volunteers.
  • No salary or personal financial allowance is specified for volunteers.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The initiative is primarily aimed at young people in Africa.
  • Participants can volunteer in an existing project or apply to lead their own project.
  • Project leaders are required to provide information such as:
  • Personal details.
  • Age.
  • Gender.
  • Country.
  • WhatsApp number.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Ability to set goals and monitor progress.
  • Ability to uphold ethical standards and values while carrying out community work.
  • Previous experience in youth initiatives or Sustainable Development Goal projects.
  • The website does not state a specific university degree requirement.
  • No specific professional experience requirement is stated for general volunteers.
  • No specific language requirement is stated for volunteering.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Gain practical experience in volunteering and community service.
  • Participate in projects connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Gain experience in designing and implementing community initiatives.
  • Connect with young people and volunteers from across Africa.
  • Make a direct contribution to addressing local community challenges.
  • Opportunity to lead your own community project.
  • Build practical experience in community development and sustainability.
  • The initiative has reportedly reached 28 African countries, more than 20,000 volunteers, and over 6 million beneficiaries.