Programs
A unique opportunity for young people with innovative ideas to receive high-quality training on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and project management, and then develop and implement a project throughout the year.
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About the Partner
SpareBank 1 SMN is a regional Norwegian financial services group, part of the SpareBank 1-Alliance. The bank’s commitment to making a positive impact on society and the environment is evident, and the bank supports various community development initiatives in Mid-Norway.
This year the bank is celebrating its 200 years anniversary. Moving towards the future, the bank wanted to team up with young people from all over the world and create young drivers for sustainability. This was the vision, and the result is the Youth Action Program “Under the starry sky”, formed and managed in a close partnership with WFUNA
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Under the Starry Sky Workshop
Under the Starry Sky kicked off with a 4-day online training. To accommodate different time zones, participants had a choice between two sessions, which were held from 19 to 22 January (8am-4pm CET) and from 26 to 29 January (4pm-12am CET) respectively.
With the training, participants are working on their consolidated project proposals and submitting them to WFUNA and SpareBank for review. Based on their project pitches, half of the participants will be selected to implement their project from 6 March to late July 2023, with support and guidance from WFUNA.
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Program Updates
The participants are currently working on their project proposals. After a pitch, review and selection process, projects that are accepted into the Under the Starry Sky program will begin on 6 March 2023. Check back here for more updates on the projects as they unfold over the next 6 months!
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Ship Expedition
As a final highlight of the program, participants will embark on a ship expedition along the Norwegian coast from 6-16 September 2023.
Participants will board the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for a wonderful, unique and impressive experience. The ship will depart from Ålesund and sail to Molde, Rørvik and Verdal before stopping in Trondheim. Participants will follow a well-defined program on board and in each port, with the opportunity to meet local youth and businesses along the way.
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Register for a program
Do you want to learn more about the UN? Or implement an SDG project in your community? Our programs will give you the skills and connections you need!
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Are you part of an organization, foundation or school that wants to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals? We are always open to collaborating to help connect more people to the UN and empower global citizens.
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