Stakeholder Group: Youth

NTD Youth Ambassador Program 2026 | Deadline: 15 July 2026

Dear all,

here’s an opportunity that could be of interest to you:


The German Society for Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine and Global Health (DTG) and the German network against Neglected Tropical Diseases (DNTDs) are looking for a new Youth Ambassador for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).


🚀 Start date: 1 Oktober 2026
🗓️ Duration: 27-months (24-month active term of office and a 3-month transition phase overlapping with the current Youth Ambassador)
⏳ Time requirement: ~15h/month (flexible)
❗ Application deadline: 15 July 2026


🔎 Key Elements
- Active participation in the meetings of DTG’s committee on NTDs and individual project groups
- Participation in DNTDs meetings, initiatives and events with Members of the German Bundestag (e.g. World Health Summit)
- Co-leading the NTD Youth Initiative of the committee on NTDs and Young DTG
- Social media work for DTG and DNTDs


👤 Profile Requirements
- University student in the fifth or higher semester OR
- Recent graduates who are already working and pursuing further education
- Educational background or volunteer experience related to NTDs
- German and English proficiency at C1 level
- Willingness to join DTG and become a member of the committee on NTDs

🎁 What’s Offered
- Insights into many facets of the work with NTDs
- Policy and advocacy work
- Networking opportunities, especially in an established international “NTD Youth Initiative“ network
- Mentoring by both DNTDs and committee on NTDs mentors
- Free participation in selected NTDs events and travel support

📩 How to apply:
Apply via email at ntds@dtg.org and ntd-net@gundh.com with your CV and cover letter.

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