The International Young Leaders Network is a joint initiative of the
Von Hügel Institute at St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge,
and the Dominican run Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford. Bishop
Declan is a patron of the organisation which seeks to identify,
nurture, sustain and train young and emerging leaders aged 18 to 33
from any part of the world.
Former Clifton Diocese priest and now Bishop of Portsmouth, Crispian
Hollis is another of the wide-ranging patrons involved with the
International Young Leaders Network.
The International Young Leaders Network has recently launched its
innovative Global Interns Programme designed to bring experience of
issues across the globe.
The Global Interns Programme is a four month intensive programme
commencing September 2007. Interns will receive world class preparation
and induction at the University of Cambridge before joining the
International Young Leaders Network core colloquium at Oxford
University.
After some further preparatory work interns will then be placed in a
world class think tank, UN NGO office or parliament to work as an
intern. All placements will be in a country other than the applicant’s
country of origin.
In December 2007 interns travel to South Africa benefit from gain
additional 'exposure' visits linked to the University of Witwatersrand.
To apply for the Global Interns Programme you should have fluent
English and one other language, a good degree preferably in a social
science discipline and be able to demonstrate your Christian commitment
and engagement.
A spokesperson for the International Young Leaders Network said, “We
welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we recognise
that intense learning can take place in a wide range of sectors and
activities including - but not only - the academic sphere. Baptism is
our call to leadership and our programme seeks to enable participants
to take that call forward with focus, energy, rich theological insights
and a grounded spirituality. If you care about "what matters", seek to
analyse "what counts" and want to deliver "what works" for real change
IYLN is a place for you.”
The International Young Leaders Network enjoys support from leading
policy makers, writers, Church leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and
social innovators.
You can find out more and make contact with the International Young Leaders Network by visiting their website below.
Useful URL :
http://www.iyln.com