Youth Ambassadors Project Intern
About the job
- Work independently with enthusiasm, flexibility, and creativity.
- Have experience working with young people, both in groups and individually.
- Have an interest in social inclusion and meaningful youth participation, with commitment to ensuring young people are heard.
- Demonstrate an active and engaged approach to working with young people.
- Speak Dutch, which is required for working with Dutch-speaking young people.
- Be available for at least 20 hours per week.
- Help organize activities for and by youth ambassadors and/or other children and young people.
- Help further professionalize and develop the project.
- Help organize the National Youth Lobby Day in late 2027 in collaboration with the youth ambassadors and project team.
- Potentially contribute to participatory research; specific tasks and research may be agreed with the project team and should preferably have practical application.
- Contribute to successful activities and events for and by children and young people.
- Contribute to diversifying the youth ambassadors group.
- Contribute to strengthening youth participation.
Stage bij project jongerenambassadeurs
van Save the Children
Omschrijving:
Ben jij een iemand die veel energie krijgt om met jongeren samen te werken? Als stagiair werk jij mee aan ons jongerenambassadeursprogramma. De jongerenambassadeurs brengen voor hen relevante maatschappelijke thema’s onder de aandacht en vertegenwoordigen het geluid van jongeren. Je draagt bij aan de doorontwikkeling en uitbreiding van het jongerenambassadeursprogramma. Je bent onderdeel van het projectteam en ondersteunt activiteiten met, voor en door jongeren. Een belangrijk aspect van het project is dat de jongerenambassadeurs de projectactiviteiten zo veel mogelijk zelf vormgeven.
Over Save the Children:
Wereldwijd komen steeds meer kinderen in de verdrukking door oorlog, armoede en natuurrampen. Kinderen in kwetsbare situaties betalen daarbij vaak de hoogste prijs. Save the Children zet zich in voor deze kinderen. Wij geloven in een wereld waarin kinderen gezond op kunnen groeien, de kans hebben om te leren en te spelen en beschermd worden tegen geweld en uitbuiting. We zijn daar waar zij ons nodig hebben. Overal ter wereld en in de meest moeilijke omstandigheden. In tijden van crisis zijn wij een van de eerste organisaties die levensreddende hulp bieden aan kinderen en hun families. We bieden veiligheid, een plek om te spelen, onderwijs en komen op voor hun rechten. Het Kinderrechtenverdrag biedt hiervoor het kader, in het bijzonder art. 12 dat gaat over je mening geven.
Wat ga je doen als stagiair bij het jongerenambassadeurs programma?
De stage-opdracht vindt plaats binnen het project Jongerenambassadeurs, onderdeel van het binnenlandprogramma van Save the Children. De stage is dan ook uitsluitend gericht op onze activiteiten in Nederland. Het project waaraan je zult werken bestaat nu een aantal jaren en wordt verder uitgebouwd. Met dit project wil Save the Children Nederland samen met 25 jongerenambassadeurs de betrokkenheid van verschillende groepen jongeren in besluitvormingsprocessen over kinderrechtenthema's stimuleren en besluitvormers en bestuurders toerusten om hieraan bij te dragen. Hiervoor zijn twee doelen opgesteld:
1. Jongerenambassadeurs organiseren activiteiten waarin verschillende groepen jongeren, besluitvormers en bestuurders worden samengebracht en in dialoog gaan over kinderrechtenthema’s;
2. De groep jongerenambassadeurs is vergroot, bestaat uit jongeren van diverse achtergronden en realiseert persoonlijke ontwikkeling door versterkte kennis en vaardigheden voor en door het uitvoeren van activiteiten.
Omschrijving onderzoek en stage-activiteiten:
Werkzaamheden:
- meehelpen met organiseren van verschillende activiteiten voor en door jongerenambassadeurs en/of andere kinderen & jongeren
- meehelpen met het verder professionaliseren en door ontwikkelen van het project
- meehelpen met het organiseren van de Nationale Jeugdlobbydag eind 2027 (i.s.m. jongerenambassadeurs en projectteam)
- Aanvullend - mogelijke opties voor (participatief) onderzoek
Mogelijke leerdoelen:
-Bijdragen aan succesvolle activiteiten en evenementen voor en door kinderen en jongeren
-Bijdrage aan diversificatie van jongerenambassadeurs
-Bijdragen aan het versterken van jongerenparticipatie
De precieze taken en mogelijk onderzoek worden in samenspraak bepaald met het projectteam en moet het liefst praktische toepassing hebben.
Wat biedt Save the Children:
We verwachten dat je 2 dagen per week op ons kantoor in Den Haag werkt waar je gebruik kunt maken van de faciliteiten en van de deskundigheid en ideeën van onze medewerkers. De overige dagen kun je op afstand/ online werken. Je zult een aantal keren naar locaties reizen waar activiteiten en evenementen plaatsvinden. Directe en inhoudelijke begeleiding krijg je van de project manager en projectmedewerker. Het gaat om minimaal 2,5 dag in de week (of meer).
We bieden een stagevergoeding.
Wat vragen wij van jou:
- Grote zelfstandigheid, veel enthousiasme
- Grote flexibiliteit en creativiteit
- Ervaring met het werken met jongeren, zowel in groepsverband (bijv. voor de klas) als individueel
- Een interesse in sociale inclusie en waardevolle jongerenparticipatie. Je stopt toewijding in zorgen dat jongeren écht gehoord worden.
- Actieve en betrokken houding in het werken met jongeren
- Nederlands als taal is een vereiste vanwege het werken met Nederlandstalige jongeren
- Startdatum: 1 februari 2027 (of iets eerder) tot eind juni 2027 (in overleg). Een jaar is ook mogelijk.
- Beschikbaarheid: minimaal 20 uur per week
Stuur je CV en brief liefst voor 30 oktober.
Voor vragen over de stage kun je terecht bij Kim Groen.
About the company
Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1919
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What believers are saying
- Vodafone Foundation donated six Instant Network kits on September 24, 2026, improving response speed.
- Ferrero's Côte d'Ivoire program entered a 2025-2030 phase, extending validated child-protection revenue.
- ECW's August 24, 2026 Sudan grant gives Save the Children a multi-year implementation platform.
What critics are saying
- UK slashed its GPE pledge on September 24, 2026, tightening education funding.
- Yemen's 2026 response plan sits 20% funded, threatening Save the Children operations.
- Conflict-heavy portfolios in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen expose staff, access, and donor confidence.
What makes Save the Children unique
- Save the Children International reaches conflict zones and schools in 120+ countries.
- The September 24, 2026 Vodafone Foundation partnership adds deployable emergency connectivity and cash-transfer tooling.
- Its local-partner model underpins Sudan education delivery, with nearly 48% budget routed locally.
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Save the Children joins HSBC's Disaster Relief Partnership to help communities prepare for natural disasters. The 18-month partnership - backed by $4.5 million in funding from HSBC - will support these global humanitarian organisations to respond and provide relief rapidly when natural disasters occur. LONDON, 13 October - Save the Children has joined HSBC's Disaster Relief Partnership, together with UNICEF and the British Red Cross, to help children and communities prepare for natural disasters at a time when crises are becoming more frequent and intense. The 18-month partnership - backed by $4.5 million in funding from HSBC - will support these global humanitarian organisations to respond and provide relief rapidly when natural disasters occur. It will also fund anticipatory action in communities at risk of natural disasters to help them prepare in advance and to become more resilient to natural and humanitarian disasters. This includes investing in warning systems and first-responder training. Pam Kaur, Group Chief Financial Officer, HSBC, said: "In an emergency, speed saves lives, and funding for disaster response has to keep pace. As an international bank with deep roots around the world, HSBC cares deeply about getting support to communities as quickly as Save the Children can in the aftermath of a crisis." The importance of being prepared Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency - and every $1 invested in community-based disaster risk reduction can save an average of over $15 in averted future disaster recovery costs, according to UN analysis[1]. At a time when natural and humanitarian disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense, helping communities prepare for emergencies, and respond faster when crises strike, has never been more crucial. This year alone over 200 million children will urgently need support to survive ongoing global crises. By supporting preparedness, anticipatory action and rapid emergency response, the partnership will ultimately help save lives and help build stronger, more resilient communities for the future. The power of collaboration Learnings from the projects supported over the course of the partnership will be captured and shared. Moazzam Malik, CEO of Save the Children UK, said: "By bringing together HSBC's commitment with the expertise of three leading humanitarian organisations, we have an opportunity not only to deliver practical support, but influence how the wider sector invests in preparedness, anticipatory action and faster humanitarian response." HSBC has been a longstanding provider of funding to Save the Children as well as UNICEF and the British Red Cross. This year HSBC funding has supported its recent relief efforts and provided support to children and communities following the devastating floods in Nepal and Thailand, and after the recent earthquake in Colombia, and they have supported Anticipatory Action in Bangladesh so families could be evacuated and receive early support before the full impacts of heavy rainfall unfolded. 1. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction, 2025 (link). 2. UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service. For media. Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Global Media Manager: Asia
Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation partner on technology for emergency response. September 24, 2026 The partnership will strengthen emergency preparedness and humanitarian response and expand access to Vodafone Foundation's technology and connectivity solutions in some of the world's most challenging environments. Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation have announced a new global humanitarian partnership at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), bringing together their humanitarian expertise, technology and global reach to better support children and communities before, during and after emergencies. The partnership will strengthen emergency preparedness and humanitarian response and expand access to Vodafone Foundation's technology and connectivity solutions in some of the world's most challenging environments. The collaboration was announced as recent climate-linked emergencies around the world - including flash floods in Nepal, heatwaves and forest fires globally - as well as ongoing conflict and displacement, continue to put millions of children at risk. These crises underscore the importance of greater investment in resilient infrastructure, technology and partnerships that can help communities better anticipate, withstand and recover from emergencies. A key element of the partnership is Vodafone Foundation's donation of six Instant Network kits - portable communications systems that can rapidly restore connectivity when conventional networks are disrupted by disasters or conflict. Pre-positioned at humanitarian hubs around the world and deployed by Save the Children during emergencies, the kits will help response teams coordinate operations, assess needs and deliver life-saving assistance more quickly. Vodafone Foundation will provide the technology, training and technical support for the kits, while Save the Children will oversee secure routine testing and deployment. Instant Network has already been used by Save the Children during emergency responses, including in Mozambique, where the technology helped improve operational coordination. To mark the launch, Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation co-hosted a high-level roundtable at UNGA, bringing together leaders from government, humanitarian organisations, philanthropy and business to discuss what's needed to prepare for increasingly frequent and complex humanitarian emergencies over the next decade. "Children must be at the heart of every humanitarian response and as recent crises in our world have shown us, we can no longer just react. Communities must be equipped with the tools to better anticipate, withstand and recover from emergencies and technology and better connectivity absolutely plays a vital role. That's why Save the Children's partnership with Vodafone Foundation is an important one that helps to better support communities in times of crisis." - Inger Ashing, CEO, Save the Children "In a crisis, reliable connectivity can make a vital difference - helping responders coordinate more quickly, communities access the support they need and strengthening preparedness for the future. That's why we're pleased to partner with Save the Children, bringing together its humanitarian expertise with Vodafone Foundation's technology and connectivity to support children and communities before, during and after emergencies." - Joakim Reiter, Vodafone Foundation Trustee and Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Group "With humanitarian needs higher than ever, and budgets being slashed, it is vital that we do all we can to maximize our impact for those facing their hour of need. Preparedness is at the heart of this and can make all the difference to those in crisis. I've seen for myself the difference it can make - from Sudan, to Ukraine, to Gaza - when skilled local partners work in lockstep with international actors bringing vital resources to communities. The cost of acting only once a crisis has broken out is vast and can be measured in lives destroyed and communities shattered. It's vital we make the case for funding models that can support preparedness, and I welcome all initiatives that bring about faster action and greater impact when it really counts." - Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council "Anticipatory Action and Early Warning Systems save lives. It is essential that communities are at the heart of these and that they have the funding to act." - Dylan Winder, Director of Global Humanitarian Diplomacy, IFRC The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation, including collaboration on Skills Upload Junior, part of Vodafone Foundation's wider work supporting young people's digital wellbeing, skills and resilience. The new global partnership extends this relationship into humanitarian preparedness and response. The partnership will also explore how Vodafone Foundation's TerraGuard software and Vodacom's M-Pesa cash-transfer payments could strengthen humanitarian response. Integrating these technologies into Save the Children's systems could help teams anticipate risks and enable assistance to reach families faster and more efficiently. Vodafone Foundation will also support Save the Children's Emergency Fund, enabling rapid response when crises occur and investment in action before disaster strikes. Vodafone Foundation will also join Save the Children's Humanitarian Network, a community of partners committed to faster, more effective humanitarian action for children. The TechAfrica News Podcast
Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation launch global partnership to support children before, during and after crises. 24 Sep 2026 Global A key element of the partnership is Vodafone Foundation's donation of six Instant Network kits - portable communications systems that can rapidly restore connectivity. NEW YORK, 24 September 2026 - Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation have announced a new global humanitarian partnership at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, bringing together their humanitarian expertise, technology and global reach to better support children and communities before, during and after emergencies. The partnership will strengthen emergency preparedness and humanitarian response and expand access to Vodafone Foundation's technology and connectivity solutions in some of the world's most challenging environments. The collaboration was announced as recent climate-linked emergencies around the world - including flash floods in Nepal, heatwaves and forest fires globally - as well as ongoing conflict and displacement, continue to put millions of children at risk. These crises underscore the importance of greater investment in resilient infrastructure, technology and partnerships that can help communities better anticipate, withstand and recover from emergencies. A key element of the partnership is Vodafone Foundation's donation of six Instant Network kits - portable communications systems that can rapidly restore connectivity when conventional networks are disrupted by disasters or conflict. Pre-positioned at humanitarian hubs around the world and deployed by Save the Children during emergencies, the kits will help response teams coordinate operations, assess needs and deliver life-saving assistance more quickly. Vodafone Foundation will provide the technology, training and technical support for the kits, while Save the Children will oversee secure routine testing and deployment. Instant Network has already been used by Save the Children during emergency responses, including in Mozambique, where the technology helped improve operational coordination. To mark the launch, Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation co-hosted a high-level roundtable at UNGA, bringing together leaders from government, humanitarian organisations, philanthropy and business to discuss what's needed to prepare for increasingly frequent and complex humanitarian emergencies over the next decade. Inger Ashing, CEO, Save the Children, said: "Children must be at the heart of every humanitarian response and as recent crises in our world have shown us, we can no longer just react. Communities must be equipped with the tools to better anticipate, withstand and recover from emergencies and technology and better connectivity absolutely plays a vital role. That's why Save the Children's partnership with Vodafone Foundation is an important one that helps to better support communities in times of crisis." Joakim Reiter, Vodafone Foundation Trustee and Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Group, said: "In a crisis, reliable connectivity can make a vital difference - helping responders coordinate more quickly, communities access the support they need and strengthening preparedness for the future. That's why we're pleased to partner with Save the Children, bringing together its humanitarian expertise with Vodafone Foundation's technology and connectivity to support children and communities before, during and after emergencies." The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation, including collaboration on Skills Upload Junior, part of Vodafone Foundation's wider work supporting young people's digital wellbeing, skills and resilience. The new global partnership extends this relationship into humanitarian preparedness and response. The partnership will also explore how Vodafone Foundation's TerraGuard software and Vodacom's M-Pesa cash-transfer payments could strengthen humanitarian response. Integrating these technologies into Save the Children's systems could help teams anticipate risks and enable assistance to reach families faster and more efficiently. Vodafone Foundation will also support Save the Children's Emergency Fund, enabling rapid response when crises occur and investment in action before disaster strikes. Vodafone Foundation will also join Save the Children's Humanitarian Network, a community of partners committed to faster, more effective humanitarian action for children. Notes to editors About the partnership Save the Children and Vodafone Foundation have launched a new global humanitarian partnership to strengthen emergency preparedness and response. Vodafone Foundation is donating six Instant Network Kits to restore connectivity when conventional networks are disrupted, and the partners will explore how TerraGuard and Vodacom's M-Pesa payments could help teams anticipate risks and deliver assistance more quickly. The partnership also includes support for Save the Children's Children's Emergency Fund and aims to raise £1 million through Vodafone employee fundraising. In 2025 Save the Children raised £18 million for emergency responses while responding to crises across Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar and beyond delivering what children need most during an emergency - food, water, medical care and safe spaces. About Vodafone Foundation Vodafone Foundation uses Vodafone's technology, people and philanthropy to support those impacted by health or humanitarian crises, abuse and the digital divide. Driven by a purpose to connect for good, Vodafone Foundation works with partners across its global footprint to deliver programmes that create safety, inclusion and opportunity for everyone. www.vodafonefoundation.org Media. Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Global Media Manager: Asia
Parliament and Save the Children join forces to give Child Rights a stronger voice. The National Assembly Secretariat and Save the Children International have joined hands to strengthen cooperation on child-specific issues in Pakistan. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Parliament House in Islamabad on Thursday. The agreement aims to support parliamentary efforts focused on protecting and promoting children's rights. The partnership will also strengthen the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR). Furthermore, it seeks to encourage evidence-based parliamentary engagement on issues affecting children across the country. New partnership focuses on Child Rights. The MoU creates a framework for closer institutional cooperation between Parliament and Save the Children International. It also supports initiatives designed to address the changing needs and challenges faced by children. The agreement includes several areas of cooperation. These include the Children's Citizens Internship Programme and digital protection of children. Both sides will also work on other measures aimed at promoting and protecting child rights in Pakistan. The partnership seeks to contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment for children. At the same time, it aims to strengthen parliamentary initiatives that place children's welfare at the centre of policymaking. Officials attend MoU signing ceremony. National Assembly Secretariat Secretary Saeed Ahmad Maitla and Save the Children International Country Director Muhammad Khurram Gondal signed the agreement. Federal Coordinator of the PCCR and Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Danyal Chaudhry attended the ceremony. MNAs Asia Naz Tanoli and Daniyal Ahmed also participated in the event. Several National Assembly Secretariat officials were present as well. They included Special Secretary (Special Initiatives) Syed Shamoon Hashmi and Chief Technical Advisor Minail Khan. Syed Hazik Bukhari, Iffat Pervaz and Syed M. Arslan Kazmi also attended the ceremony. Save the Children International was represented by Mohammad Amer, Noor ul Amin, Rabia Rauf, Fawad Bakhtiar and Munazza Ali. Focus on a safer future for children. The agreement marks a step towards closer cooperation between Parliament and Save the Children International. More importantly, it reflects a shared commitment to advancing children's rights and well-being. Through stronger institutional coordination, the partnership aims to support child-focused parliamentary initiatives. It also seeks to encourage practical measures for children's protection and participation. The emphasis on digital protection further recognises the importance of creating safer spaces for children in an increasingly digital environment. Overall, the MoU provides a framework for continued cooperation on child rights in Pakistan. It brings parliamentary institutions and child-focused expertise together to support initiatives aimed at building a safer, more supportive and inclusive environment for children.