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We frequently share opportunities and events with News Decoder and our partner organizations. Bookmark this page for updates on upcoming contests, seminars, fellowships and internships.

American School of Paris Summer Camp

Live in the Paris region and want to expand your child’s media literacy and storytelling skills through podcasting?

👥 Who: Youth grades 9 and above (3ème to Terminale)

📅 When: 3 July to 7 July 2023, 9:30 AM to 13:00 PM

📍 Where: In-person at the American School of Paris

❓Why: Build media literacy, interviewing and global awareness skills. Come away from the week with your very own podcast episode.

For more information, visit the American School of Paris website or email Daniela Bruneau at dbruneau@asparis.fr.

Imagine 2200: Write the future

Submissions are now open for the 2023/2024 Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story contest, celebrating the futures we want to see. Learn more at here.

Get involved with Force of Nature

If you’re aged 16-35, you can join our global, online community and join our 3-part programme, Becoming a Force of Nature, to turn climate anxiety into agency.
Once you’ve completed the programme, you can take part in training in public speaking, consulting or programme facilitation so you feel equipped to take action.
The training will take place between May – July 2023.
All of this is completely free of charge.

Join the community to apply.

United Nations Civil Society Events

Throughout 2023

5 June – World Environment Day: global action on plastic pollution

Civil Society Briefing

11 August – Young Innovators Unite

Civil Society Youth-Led Briefing

September – International Youth Conference 8th Edition (IYC8)

News Decoder Opportunities

News Decoder Internships

Want to help engage youth around the world with global issues? Curious what happens behind the scenes at a nonprofit startup? Apply to be a News Decoder intern! Interns support our team in a variety of ways — writing stories, conducting research, building our audience on social media and helping with essential administrative tasks.

Youth ages 16-24, based anywhere in the world, with strong English skills are eligible to apply. Knowledge of French is not required, but enthusiasm for our mission is. Interns must be able to commit at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of two months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.