Youth Nexus
From enquiry to action.
A six-month learning journey for 100 young people from across Iraq: funded training workshops, then a team project you deliver with programme funding.
What is Youth Nexus?
A learning journey of about 6 months for 100 young people from governorates across Iraq.
Fully funded training workshops
Participants join as groups in training workshops of 4 consecutive days, with every cost covered by the programme. The workshops are designed around the British Council's learning methodologies in cooperation with Ishtar Center for Democracy Support, and cover a mix of subjects: general ones in the personal domain, and specialised ones in governance.
From an idea to a funded project
Trainees take part in group workshops to think through projects, then discuss them with the programme management. The management matures and develops each project, and funds the ones it approves.
Delivery and the closing conference
The working groups deliver their projects in consultation with stakeholders and decision-makers. Once the projects are delivered, the programme's closing conference is held.
Open to young people across Iraq.
- Aged 18 to 35
- From any governorate in Iraq; events take place in Baghdad, with travel there covered
- Young women are strongly encouraged to apply
- Young people with disabilities are welcome: tell us what you need and we'll make it work
- Able to commit to the full journey: 6 months of training workshops and a project you deliver with your team
- Any background: law and political science sit alongside engineering, arts, and everything else. Curiosity matters more than experience
Applications are open.
Anyone aged 18 to 35 from any governorate can apply. The form takes a few minutes and needs a photo of your ID from both sides.
Apply to Youth Nexus Follow the programme on Instagram @youthnexus.iqOne programme, two partners.
Youth Nexus pairs the British Council's global experience in youth and civic-engagement programmes with Ishtar Center's roots in Iraq's civic scene.
British Council
Brings the Youth Nexus methodology, experienced facilitation, and quality assurance, built on youth programmes delivered across the MENA region.
Visit britishcouncil.orgIshtar Center for Democracy Support
Delivers the programme on the ground: recruiting the cohort, hosting workshops and community events, and opening its civic networks across Iraq to participants.