YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAMMA 2026

Ready to make an impact? Join the Activist Track of Youth Ambassadors!

Faire Gemeente Vlaanderen & Communes du Commerce Equitable are looking for young people (18–28) who want to help build a fair and sustainable world.

4 Themes – 1 Mission

1. Fair Trade – fight economic injustice
2. Climate & Gender – tackle climate and gender inequality
3. Sustainability – promote conscious and eco-friendly living
4. Community – connect with young changemakers

What’s in it for you?

• Represent Belgium at the International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2026 in Brussels
• Meet inspiring young people from Belgium and beyond
• Develop skills in leadership, public speaking & project management
• Help shape an international conference
• Create local impact and inspire others

What’s the plan?

• Online info session – 21 April, 20:00u (register here)
• Workshop day in Brussels – 16 May
• In-depth training day – date TBC
• International Conference – 9–11 October (Brussels)

And what else?

As a Youth Ambassador 2026, you will have the opportunity to attend the next International Fair Trade Towns Conference abroad.

Language? No worries

Don’t let language be a barrier.
Everyone speaks the language they feel comfortable with.
We provide whisper translation and AI tools to make it inclusive for all.

What does it cost to participate?

You pay a deposit of €100 at the start of the programme 2026. However, you will be refunded the full amount once you have completed the entire programme, i.e. up to and including the conference in Brussels in October.
So, in fact, the programme is free! What is included: two training days, participation in the conference and your stay in Brussels during the conference!

More info?

annabella@fairtradebelgium.be
www.fairegemeente.be
www.cdce.be