Mediterranean Youth Academy (MYA) 4th Edition
The 4th Edition Details
The Countdown Has Begun
The countdown to our call for Application on August 20th has begun!
Project At a Glance
Implementation Date
November 13 - 17, 2025
(Including travel days)
Location
Nice, France
Geographical Scope
Euro-Mediterranean
Promoters
Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development – MYF (lead), Centre International de Formation Européenne – Cife and the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports.
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
24th July – 20th August 2025
PROJECT DURATION
10 Months (July 2025 - April 2026)
Building on a Legacy of Impact
The fourth edition builds upon the rich experiences of its predecessors, continuing a journey of youth empowerment across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Following successful editions in Cairo, Alexandria, and Barcelona, the Mediterranean Youth Academy (MYA) has garnered significant recognition. Under the patronage of the Egyptian Prime Minister, previous editions focused on critical areas like climate action, gender equality, human rights, and youth employment, bringing young leaders together to foster dialogue and build essential skills.
In Collaboration With Our Esteemed Partners:
The 4th Edition: Vision & Themes
Hosted in Nice, France from November 13-17, 2025, this edition seeks to prepare 70-80 young leaders to tackle the region's most pressing challenges.
Climate Action & Justice
Gender Equity & Transformation
Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship
Your Role & Key Outcomes
During the workshops, participants will be stimulated to identify key policy recommendations and propose youth-led initiatives.
Who Should Apply?
AGE
18 - 29
REGION
Euro-Mediterranean
FOCUS
Particular attention will be given to vulnerable & marginalized groups.
Forging the Next Generation
of Mediterranean Leaders
MYA is more than an event; it's a dynamic ecosystem for growth, collaboration, and tangible impact, built on a foundation of powerful partnerships.
Building on successful editions in Cairo, Alexandria, and Barcelona, the Mediterranean Youth Academy (MYA) operates under the patronage of the Egyptian Prime Minister. Our journey is powered by a robust coalition of partners dedicated to youth empowerment across the region.
Our core purpose is to leverage non-formal education as a transformative tool, equipping Mediterranean youth with the critical skills needed to address regional challenges and empowering them to become influential voices in policy-making.
A Coalition for Change
Our Strategic Goals
Qualify & Prepare Youth
Through interactive, bottom-up training programs focused on issues relevant to the region.
Engage in Policy
Engage participants in proposing recommendations to policymakers and relevant youth-led initiatives.
Enhance Participation
Achieve active youth engagement in the decision and policy-making processes.
Build Capacity
Enable youth to face global technological, environmental, and social challenges.
Promote SDGs
Contribute to achieving and promoting Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 17.
Create Dialogue
Open a dialogue platform between youth and decision-makers for innovative solutions.
Objectives of the 4th Edition
After three successful editions, the MYA arrives in Nice, France, with a focused, action-oriented agenda co-organized by key regional players.
This edition will be a four-day training program designed to enhance participant skills and facilitate their active role in decision-making across three specific thematic clusters:
Engage & Recommend
Engage up to 70-80 young people in proposing concrete recommendations to policymakers on the key topics discussed during the workshops.
Facilitate Initiatives
Facilitate the identification of 2-3 youth-related initiatives or policy papers to emerge from the workshops, which will receive implementation support from MYF.
Contribute to Knowledge
Contribute to the drafting of the “Initiatives for the Mediterranean” guidebook, providing insights on how youth-led initiatives can address regional issues.
DATES
13th to 17th November 2025
VENUE
Nice, France