15@15: Youth Building Democracy, our global competition inviting 15-year-olds to share their vision for a more secure and democratic world, which has been featured on CBC News: The National.
The creation of the application video could be a great school project for students looking for a meaningful and creative way to reflect on the world around them.
If you haven’t had a chance yet to share this opportunity with your network, there’s still time—applications are open until September 15, 2025.
This year, we are again offering winners:
A paid trip (with a parent or legal guardian) to the 2025 Halifax International Security Forum in Canada
The chance to meet with some of the world’s most influential leaders at the Forum
An opportunity to showcase their creativity and leadership to representatives from more than 80 countries at the Forum.
Competition Closes: September 15, 2025 | 11:59pm ET
2025 Halifax International Security Forum: November 21-23, 2025
Resources to Share:
To watch a video about 15@15 please visit: https://youtu.be/iNt3qTrwAqg
For more information, including application instructions, please visit: https://events.halifaxtheforum.org/15at15
To view CBC News: The National’s report on 15@15 competition, please visit: https://youtu.be/5DpDADNDi0I?si=JKWw1jktyGD4gE6G
To learn more about HFX and Halifax International Security Forum, please visit: https://halifaxtheforum.org/.
Participation is completely free, and the application is simple: a 15-second video about one positive change they’d like to see in the next 15 years.
If you have any questions or would like additional materials, feel free to reply to this email, or call me directly at +1 (202)594-9551.
Thank you so much for supporting young leaders in your community—we can’t wait to see the inspiring ideas they will share.
Warm regards,
Emily Law
Program Manager, HFX