Al Sharq Youth 2026 Network Application

ASY 2026 NETWORK MEMBER APPLICATION

GUIDELINES

Welcome to the Al Sharq Youth Network 2026 network member applications!

To ensure a smooth application process, kindly go through the guidelines:

Complete Responses: Each question must be answered thoroughly in English. Keep your responses concise, ensuring they do not exceed the word limit per question. Please note that any incomplete applications, whether due to missing answers, the absence of an uploaded video, or a missing CV, will be rejected.

Early Submission: To prevent any last-minute technical issues, we encourage you to complete and submit your application well before the deadline. Please note, incomplete applications or those submitted past the deadline will not be accepted.

Understand Our Ethos: Before you start, take some time to acquaint yourself with the vision, mission, and activities of Al Sharq Youth, as well as the concept of support streams within the Al Sharq Youth network. This knowledge will be crucial as you draft your application.

Commitment: Please note that to fully utilize this opportunity and achieve maximum impact, Al Sharq Network Members are required to commit a minimum of 6 hours per week for the duration of one yearly cycle.

Reflect on Your Journey: We want to hear about your motivation, background, passions and community activism and how you envision contributing to and benefiting from the Al Sharq Youth Network. This includes discussing your previous experiences, achievements, and any challenges you’ve faced in your activism or leadership roles.

Outline Your Answers: We strongly recommend drafting your responses offline first. This will give you ample time to reflect on your answers and ensure they are well-articulated and within the word limit.

Seek Clarification: If you have any questions, doubts, or require clarifications, do not hesitate to reach out at merhaba@sharqforum.org. We are here to assist you throughout the application process.

Remember to review all your answers and fill in all required sections before submitting the form for the final time. Make sure all your answers are in English.

It is recommended to save your answers to a separate document before submitting to avoid data loss in case of submission issues.

Personal Information

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Male
Female

Age *

Nationality *

Country and City of Residence *

Contact Information - Number *

Contact Information - Email *

Active Social Media Handles *

LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

List your active social media handles (Optional)

Level of spoken English *

Native
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner

Please list any other languages you speak

Field & Level of Study *

Educational Institution *

Current Occupation/Field of Practice *

Please list organizations you are affiliated with *

Please attach your most updated CV/Résumé *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Hub-related Information

Select focus areas below in which you have the strongest interest *

Community development
Civic engagement and public policy
Social innovation and entrepreneurship
Education and capacity building
International relations and dialogue
Media and digital storytelling
Other (please specify below)

If you selected Other in the previous question you can fill in the details here

How many hours per week are you able to allocate for Al Sharq Network activities *

Less than 5
Between 5 to 10
More than 10

Please select the active hub you would like to join.

Note: Only one hub can be selected.

Middle East	N. Africa	Africa	Asia	Europe	North America
GaziantepTürkiye AnkaraTürkiye ErbilIraq SulaymaniyahIraq AmmanJordan NablusPalestine DohaQatar AleppoSyria DamascusSyria HomsSyria HamaSyria DaraaSyria IdlibSyria LatakiaSyria	TripoliLibya RabatMorocco AlgiersAlgeria TunisTunisia NouakchottMauritania	MoroniComoros Addis AbabaEthiopia NairobiKenya AbujaNigeria KanoNigeria JohannesburgSouth Africa BuraoSomalia	Kuala LumpurMalaysia JakartaIndonesia LahorePakistan IslamabadPakistan DhakaBangladesh New DelhiIndia	IstanbulTürkiye LondonUnited Kingdom BudapestHungary MilanItaly FrankfurtGermany ParisFrance BarcelonaSpain SarajevoBosnia	ChicagoUnited States TorontoCanada

Is there no active Al Sharq Youth Hub in your city? Don’t Worry! Are you interested in establishing a new hub in your city of residence?

The applications for Al Sharq Youth support stream programs will open at a later stage. Once you are part of the network, you will have exclusive eligibility to apply to the Al Sharq Youth Support Streams that align with your interests, skills, and aspirations. Would you be interested in applying to any of the following programs? *

AL SHARQ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
AL SHARQ YOUTH IMPACT PLATFORM
AL SHARQ YOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
I just want to contribute to my Hub

Core Questions

“Why do you want to join the Al Sharq Youth Network at this stage of your life? What are you seeking, and what do you intend to contribute?” (150 words) *

“What is the most pressing challenge facing youth in your country today? Describe how you have personally experienced, witnessed, or engaged with this issue.” (150 words) *

“Which values of Al Sharq Youth resonate most with you, and how are these reflected in your personal choices, work, or lifestyle?” (150 words) *

“If selected, how would you like to grow within the Al Sharq Youth Network over the next 12 months?” (150 words) *

“Briefly summarize your previous community service or volunteer experiences (if any).” *

“Have you participated in any Al Sharq Forum or Al Sharq Youth activities? If yes, list them.” *

“Please provide one academic or professional reference who can speak to your character and work.”

Name of reference *

Relation *

Email *

Phone

“In a 2-minute video, tell us: What drives you, what you stand for, and why you believe you should be part of this network.” *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Which of the available roles within our Hubs aligns best with your skills and interests: *

Project Management Team: (In charge of projects and programs being conducted by the Hub)
PR and Communications Team: (Actively seeking collaboration and partnership opportunities with like minded individuals and organizations, developing and executing Hubs Communication Strategy)
Creative and Media Team: (In charge of developing Hubs Social Media Content and marketing strategy)
Team Development and Alignment Team: (In charge of team building and development)
Resource Mobilization Team: (In charge of seeking opportunities to gain financial support and material resources for the Hub)
Community Management Team: (Managing Community Members)