With 1.2 billion people aged 15-24 years, the world’s youth population has a key role to play in addressing challenges related to public health, including all diseases and their determinants.

The 4th Global Youth Meet (GYM) on Health is being held virtually by HRIDAY and WHO SEARO from 20-21 April 2021, under the theme of “Meaningful youth engagement for leading action on Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals”. The Call for Applications is now open, inviting youth champions from around the world to apply for participation in GYM 2021.

At GYM 2021, participating young people will work together to explore linkages between sexual and reproductive health, noncommunicable and communicable diseases, environmental health, and mental health, all within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage.

This year’s GYM will aim to strengthen the capacities and skills of these young leaders, preparing them to take part in integrated campaigns to meet their national NCD targets and accelerate action for SDGs. Following earlier models, GYM 2021 will culminate in the adoption of concrete and time-bound youth-led GYM Regional Action Plans. Participants will also be presented with a certificate recognizing their contributions to GYM 2021.

Interested young people are encouraged to respond to the Call for Applications until Wednesday 31 March 2021.