Young Leaders
The Young Leaders Program, launched during the 7th Refugees Forum in 2023, aims to equip young people who are already involved or who wish to become involved in initiatives that welcome and support refugees and migrants.
With the mission of mobilizing Christian youth with leadership potential, the Program seeks to train leaders prepared to respond in a practical and committed way to the challenges of the global migration crisis. Through training opportunities, the Young Leaders Program fosters the development of skills, critical reflection, and engagement in transformative actions.
Since its creation, more than 60 young people, aged between 18 and 30, have participated in online training sessions led by professionals specialized in the fields of refuge and migration. Among them, 33 received participation scholarships to attend the Refugees Forum, where they received in-depth training, shared best practices, and strengthened relationships with organizations and churches engaged in this cause.
The Young Leaders Program aims to strengthen skills, encourage collaborative work, and build a network committed to supporting refugees and migrants. We believe in the potential of youth and continue to inspire the next generation of humanitarian leaders.
All Editions of the
Young Leaders Program
3rd Edition - 2025
In this edition, 6 young leaders were awarded scholarships to participate in the 9th Refugees Forum, which also registered and welcomed 25 young participants between the ages of 18 and 30. The young leaders actively served as volunteers throughout the event, welcoming speakers, providing logistical support, sharing personal testimonies, and leading moments of prayer at the end of each thematic track.
We continue to count on the partnership with Mesa Global in this Program, strengthening active engagement in mobilizing and equipping the next generation.
As an outcome of the Program, two Young Leaders were invited by IRI Brazil to participate in events related to Climate Change, expanding the reach and impact of the training they received.
Meet the Young Leaders Awarded Scholarships for the 9th Refugees Forum
2nd Edition - 2024
In its second edition, the Young Leaders Program received essential support from Mesa Global and Tearfund, partnerships that were fundamental to the success of the initiative.
Thanks to this joint effort, 37 young leaders who registered through the public call were able to engage in impactful activities, enriching their experiences and strengthening the promotion of the migration cause within the Christian community. Among them, 13 were awarded scholarships to participate in the 8th Refugees Forum. The collaboration between these institutions was essential in mobilizing Christian youth around welcoming and supporting refugees and migrants.
Meet the Young Leaders Awarded Scholarships for the 8th Refugees Forum
1st Edition - 2023
In its first edition, the Young Leaders Program received vital support from Mesa Global, along with other organizations such as the Evangelical Alliance, ChildFund, FEPAS, Instituto Robinson Cavalcanti, and Tearfund.
The partnership among these organizations made it possible to engage 28 young leaders registered through the public call, provide enriching activities, and promote the migration cause among Christian youth. Among them, 14 were awarded scholarships to participate in the 7th Refugees Forum.
