Every two years, the International Diabetes Federation launches a call for nominations for young people to join the Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) programme.
A new call for nominations will open in 2026. Nominations for YLD trainees are only accepted from IDF Member Associations.
Requirements to join the YLD trainee programme:
- Live with any type of diabetes.
- Aged between 18 and 30.
- Able to communicate effectively in English (a video interview may be requested).
- Have an active connection with an IDF Member Association.
- Be passionate about making a difference in the diabetes community.
- Have the desire to develop, execute and report a diabetes project agreed with an IDF Member Association.
- Have reliable access to the internet for communication and reporting purposes.
- Be available two to four hours per month for the YLD programme.
Do you meet the criteria and are interested in becoming a YLD trainee? Then get in touch with an IDF Member Association in your country.
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