Young media professionals from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine who are between the ages of 20 and 35 may apply to attend the Young Leaders Visitors Program, to take place between October 24 and November 16 in Sweden. The deadline to apply is August 29. 

The inter-cultural leadership program, launched by the Swedish Institute, focuses on how social media may affect positive change. The program calls for young practitioners who are covering social developments in their countries.

Participants will learn about acquiring tools to help form public opinion, as well as better leadership skills.

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