Every two years, IDF launches a call for nominations for young people to join the Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) programme.
The 2024 call for nominations is now open. IDF only accepts nominations for YLD trainees from IDF Member Associations.
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Requirements to join the YLD trainee programme:
Live with any type of diabetes.
Aged between 18 and 30 by 30 November 2023
Able to communicate effectively in English (a video interview may be requested)
Have an active connection with an IDF Member Association
Be passionate about making a difference in the diabetes community
Have the desire to develop, execute and report a diabetes project agreed with an IDF Member Association
Have reliable access to the internet for communication and reporting purposes
Be available two to four hours per month for the YLD programme
Are you a young person interested in becoming a YLD trainee? Then please get in touch with an IDF Member Association in your country.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organisation of over 240 national diabetes associations in 160 countries and territories. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.
