Y+ Global Board Member 2026 Applications Open for Young Leaders Living with HIV

Young people living with HIV continue to play a critical role in shaping global conversations around health, human rights, and social justice. To strengthen youth leadership and ensure meaningful representation in decision-making spaces, Y+ Global has officially opened applications for its 2026 Board Member positions.

This opportunity is designed for passionate young advocates living with HIV who are committed to influencing policies, strengthening youth-led movements, and driving positive change within their communities and beyond.

About Y+ Global

Y+ Global, officially known as the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV, is the world’s largest youth-led network focused on empowering young people living with and affected by HIV.

Founded in 2005, the organization works with more than 109 implementing partners across 30 countries. Its mission is to ensure that young people living with HIV can advocate for their rights, influence health policies, and contribute to solutions that directly address their needs.

The organization operates at the intersection of:

• HIV advocacy
• Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
• Gender equality
• Human rights
• Youth leadership and empowerment

Since 2024, Y+ Global has reached over 102,000 young people through advocacy, skills-building, leadership development, and capacity-strengthening initiatives, positively impacting more than 850,000 lives worldwide.

The Importance of the Y+ Global Board

The Y+ Global Board serves as the governing body responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for the organization.

Board members help ensure that the voices of young people living with and affected by HIV are represented in regional and global decision-making spaces. They contribute to organizational governance, policy development, advocacy efforts, and long-term strategic planning.

The Board consists of 8 to 10 young leaders under the age of 30 who represent different regions around the world. Together, they guide the network’s mission while advocating for the priorities of young people living with HIV.

Regions Currently Seeking Representation

For the 2026 recruitment cycle, Y+ Global is seeking board members from the following regions:

• Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA)
• West and Central Europe
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
• Latin America
• North America

Successful candidates will serve as regional representatives while contributing to the organization’s global governance and advocacy agenda.

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is open to young leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to HIV advocacy and youth engagement.

Applicants must:

• Be under 30 years old at the time of application.
• Be openly living with HIV.
• Be a national or citizen of a country within the eligible regions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Have experience in national or regional HIV and SRHR responses.
• Possess experience working with youth-led or youth-serving organizations.
• Show commitment to youth leadership and meaningful engagement.
• Be willing to serve a two-year voluntary term.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and collaboration skills.
• Be passionate about strengthening youth-led movements globally.

The organization particularly values applicants who can bring diverse perspectives and innovative ideas to strengthen youth participation in health and policy discussions.

Benefits of Joining the Board

Although board positions are voluntary, selected members gain valuable professional and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Influencing global HIV and SRHR policies.
• Expanding professional networks with youth leaders and advocates worldwide.
• Building governance and strategic leadership skills.
• Participating in regional and international conferences.
• Accessing mentorship and learning opportunities.
• Enhancing advocacy and decision-making experience.
• Strengthening personal and professional profiles.
• Contributing to meaningful social impact.

Board members also become part of a global community dedicated to advancing health equity, inclusion, and human rights.

Key Responsibilities of Board Members

Board members are expected to actively contribute to the governance and strategic direction of Y+ Global.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic oversight of organizational activities.
• Supporting implementation of the Y+ Global Strategic Plan.
• Participating in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Reviewing and approving governance policies.
• Strengthening engagement with regional youth networks.
• Representing Y+ Global at conferences and events.
• Providing regional updates and written reports.
• Supporting technical assistance initiatives.
• Contributing to recruitment and oversight of senior staff.
• Participating in annual governance reviews.

Through these responsibilities, board members help ensure accountability, transparency, and effective organizational leadership.

Support Available for Board Members

To promote equitable participation, Y+ Global provides support to reduce barriers to engagement.

This includes:

• Internet and communication stipends.
• Travel and accommodation support for approved meetings.
• Daily allowances during official events.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Governance and advocacy training.
• Administrative and technical support from the Secretariat.

These measures help ensure that young leaders can participate effectively regardless of their economic circumstances.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Young people living with HIV possess unique lived experiences that are essential for shaping effective policies and programs. Their voices help ensure that health systems, funding priorities, and advocacy efforts reflect real community needs.

The Y+ Global Board Member opportunity provides a platform for emerging leaders to influence global conversations, strengthen youth-led accountability, and contribute to lasting change within the HIV response movement.

For young advocates seeking to expand their impact while developing leadership skills on a global stage, the 2026 Y+ Global Board recruitment offers a meaningful pathway to drive change and represent the voices of young people living with HIV worldwide.

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