Two years ago Liberal International and VVD International launched the Liberal International Democratic Training Academy (LIDTA). We are happy to announce that after two successful editions this programme will continue for a third year in 2022.

Today, we send out the Call for Applications!

Introduction:

LIDTA is Liberal International’s and VVD International’s dedicated training academy for politically oriented, high potential, and talented youth. The academy will be offering one course broken down into multiple modules, across multiple weekends, wherein a carefully selected group of highly qualified individuals will be trained on different personal and political skills that prepare graduates for successful political careers in the 21st century. The Academy’s curriculum offers interactive training on the most contemporary and effective political strategies to date, as well as equipping participants with the tools to build on their leadership skills. Drawing on the training experience of one of the world’s most successful liberal political parties, the VVD, a faculty of internationally recognised expert trainers lead students throughout the process, ensuring the highest quality supervision and development support.

Timeline:

The Democratic Training Academy is divided into multiple events spread over 2022 and 2023, depending of course on the developments around the Covid-19 virus.

Participants:

We are looking for energetic, politically active, high potential youth with an interest in and experience in promoting freedom, individualism, democracy and human rights in their communities. We see plurality as beneficial, therefore we strongly encourage women and members of minority groups to apply. Above all, those who apply must be committed to take part in all LIDTA events organized, both digitally and in person.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 20-35 years old
• Background in politics and connected to a member party of LI or ALN or AHLN
• From MENA (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq)
• Ability to work English

Application Process:

Participants must complete the application form and send their documents:

1. A brief motivation letter (no more than 450 words)
2. CV;
3. Party recommendation or LI affiliated regional networks recommendation letter.

Complete LIDTA 2022 Application Form

Participants must complete this application form, and send their documents to b.vandenberg@vvd.nl and william@liberal-international.org before the Close of Business 31st of March 2022. Interviews with the selected candidates will be held online in April 2022.

For further information please contact b.vandenberg@vvd.nl or william@liberal-international.org