UNITAR Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course: Free United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Training for Young People in Asia-Pacific ·United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Overview

This scholarship offers the Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course, a fully funded program designed to empower young people across the Asia-Pacific with essential knowledge in disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness, and sustainable development.

Eligibility

• Age between 14 and 25 years
• National or resident of a participating country
• Interest in disaster risk reduction, resilience, or related fields
• Ability to participate in English
• Commitment of approximately 1–2 hours per week during the program

Benefits

• Free participation with no tuition fees
• Training delivered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
• Official UNITAR Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
• Flexible online learning format
• Live webinars with international experts
• Networking opportunities with youth leaders from across the Asia-Pacific
• Practical knowledge in disaster preparedness and resilience
• Increased understanding of climate change and disaster risk reduction
• Exposure to Japanese disaster preparedness experience
• Enhanced leadership and community engagement skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the official online application form before the application deadline.

Deadline

14 August 2026 (11:59 p.m. JST / UTC+9)