location: Asia and the Pacific (online)
host: UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office
duration: August-October 2026 (9 live sessions)
source-url: https://asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/unfpa-young-creators-lab
apply-url: https://forms.gle/YhWwvxGD41TXKKe5A
The UNFPA Young Creators Lab is a fully online program that equips young creators with the skills to produce reliable and rights-based comprehensive sexuality education content. Running from August to October 2026, the program consists of nine live sessions and covers eight key pillars of digital content creation. The program aims to support 18-29 year olds in creating accurate and safe content for young audiences across Asia and the Pacific.
Overview
The UNFPA Young Creators Lab addresses the growing need for reliable and comprehensive sexuality education content on social media platforms. The program will cover eight key areas, including digital comprehensive sexuality education content production, messaging for gender equality, and AI fluency for creators.
- Digital comprehensive sexuality education content production
- Messaging for gender equality and positive masculinity
- AI fluency for creators
- Critical assessment of misinformation
- Technology-facilitated gender-based violence prevention and safety by design
- Universal design principles for the digital era
- Audience growth and the algorithm
- Online voice, advocacy and amplification
Eligibility
Applicants should be aged 18-29 and based in a country covered by UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific. They should be actively creating digital content or representing a youth-led entity producing content for young audiences.
- Aged 18-29
- Based in a country covered by UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific
- Actively creating digital content or representing a youth-led entity producing content for young audiences
- Priority given to applicants with content interest in comprehensive sexuality education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, healthy relationships or related areas
Funding & Benefits
- Practical skills and knowledge across eight key pillars of digital content creation
- Opportunity to create a capstone project with mentor support
- Feature on Premiere Day
- UNFPA Young Creators Lab Completion Certificate upon graduating
How to Apply
To apply, complete the online application form by 17 July. Applicants may apply directly or be nominated by UNFPA Country Offices and partner youth networks.
- Complete the online application form
- Apply directly or be nominated by UNFPA Country Offices and partner youth networks
- Submit application by 17 July
Why This Matters
The UNFPA Young Creators Lab offers a unique opportunity for young creators to develop their skills in producing reliable and comprehensive sexuality education content. With a focus on supporting micro and emerging creators, the program aims to create a balanced cohort across Asia and the Pacific, ensuring that a diverse range of voices and perspectives are represented.
By providing a platform for young creators to produce high-quality content, the UNFPA Young Creators Lab has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of young people across the region, promoting healthy relationships, gender equality, and positive masculinity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age range for applicants?
Applicants should be aged 18-29.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline for applications is 17 July.
Do I need to have a large following to apply?
No, existing follower count is not a selection criterion. Micro and emerging creators are welcome to apply.
What type of content should I be creating to apply?
Priority is given to applicants with content interest in comprehensive sexuality education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, healthy relationships or related areas.
How will the selection process work?
The selection process seeks to include a balanced cohort across Asia and the Pacific in terms of geography, gender, disability and inclusion, as well as young men engaged in positive masculinity and individuals who show a strong commitment to producing ethical, safe and accurate content.
What support will I receive as a participant?
Participants will receive mentor support and will have the opportunity to create a capstone project that will be featured on Premiere Day.