Submission Deadline: 6 p.m. on March 30, 2025.(GMT+8 / Taiwan Time) 

Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/cNUqaBLoXrt5Hstw8

Since 2012, the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has led the Asian Girls Campaign (AGC), focusing on empowerment and education to uplift girls. Building on this legacy, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Asian Girls in Action Project, an innovative program that first began in 2023.

This program supports girls aged 15-19 in carrying out projects aligned with at least one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The final selected participants coming to Taiwan will be recognized as 2025 AGC Fellows. Our mission is to equip AGC Fellows with the skills and mindset needed to become the next generation of leaders.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

To equip participants with essential project implementation skills, the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has partnered with iEARN Taiwan to provide project-based learning (PBL) workshops. These workshops, offered both online and in-person, will help participants refine their project proposals and develop practical skills for execution.

In July, participants will be invited to Taiwan for a week-long Power Camp, where they will collaborate with their PBL buddies, engage in co-creation activities, and explore Taiwan’s efforts in empowering girls. The camp will also offer deeper insights into gender equality issues and sustainable development initiatives.

Following the preparatory phase, participants will launch their Try-out Projects in August, supported by a mini-grant from GOH. This phase serves as a hands-on opportunity for fellows to apply their newly gained knowledge and skills while working toward their long-term goals.

In September, participants need to host a Try-out Project Presentation in their local communities, sharing their experiences, key takeaways, and future plan. The program will then conclude with a final online presentation in October, where professional judges will evaluate the projects and select outstanding initiatives as Annual Projects. GOH will provide further support to the selected projects, helping to advance their impact and sustainability.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

1. Eligible participants: Girls aged 15 to 19 who are residing in any Asian country.
2. Participants must have an interest in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a strong commitment to leading SDG projects. GOH is looking especially for projects that include an innovative perspective on the 17 SDGs and which help to develop leadership capacities and skills in the fellows.
3. Applications for projects that involve influential guests and aim to secure media exposure in the participant’s country or community will be given favorable consideration.
4. Each participant must be backed by a registered organization or school with a designated chaperone to meet legal requirements. The chaperones will also serve as points of contact throughout the entire program when needed (e.g., when the applicants cannot be reached). They will also need to provide necessary support to participants throughout the program and accompany them to Taiwan. Therefore, the chaperone should have a good command of English and experience in youth empowerment. Additionally, since the chaperone must accompany the participants throughout the entire Power Camp in Taiwan, a female chaperone with a valid passport is preferred.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Who Can Apply?

• Girls aged 15 to 19 residing in any Asian country. Applicants must be 15-19 years old upon the submission. (A qualified candidate should be born between 2006 Jan. 1st to 2010 Dec. 31).
• Applicants must have a strong interest in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a commitment to leading impactful SDG projects.
• Applicants must ensure their passport is valid or will be ready before the online interview on April 19, 2025. Failure to meet this requirement will result in removal from the final selection.

2. Project Expectations

• GOH seeks projects that offer innovative perspectives on the 17 SDGs, fostering leadership skills and capacity-building in participants.
• Applications for projects that involve influential guests and aim to secure media exposure in the participant’s country or community will be given favorable consideration.

 3. Chaperone Requirements

• Each applicant must be supported by a registered organization or school and accompanied by a designated chaperone to meet legal requirements.
• Chaperones will:
• Provide necessary guidance and support to the applicants throughout the entire program.
• Serve as points of contact throughout the entire program when needed (e.g., when the applicants cannot be reached).
• Accompany selected participants (AGC Fellows) to the Power Camp, which will be held in Taiwan in July 2025. The travel expenses for AGC Fellows and her chaperone will be covered by GOH.
• Support AGC Fellows in executing their try-out projects and local presentations.
• Become AGC partners to help GOH with promotion and recruitment.
• Qualifications for chaperones:
• Good command of English.
• Experience in youth empowerment.
• A female chaperone with a valid passport is preferred.

4. Application Materials:

• A 2-minute video introducing the applicants and providing a brief overview of the SDGs project.
• A recommendation form (see attached template).
• An initiative plan for your SDG project should include key elements such as goals, expected outcomes, budget, etc. Please review the online application form in advance.

5. Completed online application form with all required documents uploaded by 6 p.m. on March 30, 2025.(GMT+8 / Taiwan Time) 

IMPORTANT DATES (ALL IN 2025) *Tentative

• Deadline for project applications: March 30 (Sun)
• 1st Round Candidates Announcement: April 9 (Wed)
• Online Interview Date: April 19 (SAT)
• Admission Announcement: April 23 (Wed)
• Participants Icebreaker & PBL Online Session: May 17 (SAT)
• PBL Online Session & Power Camp Orientation: June 14 (SAT)
• Visiting Tour to Taiwan: July 20-27
• Project Try-out Period: August
• Presentation in Local Community: By September 8(MON)
• Final Presentation and Annual Projects Selection: October 18 (SAT)

*** The attendance rate and task completion will be key criteria for evaluating the annual project. Please ensure your availability for the important dates.

*** The schedule may change; please refer to the revised dates highlighted in red.

NOTES

• Total number of the 2025 AGC fellows: 8-10 fellows
• Working Language: English.
• This program is designed for individuals to apply; therefore, we expect each girl to submit her own application rather than a group application from an organization or school.
• Due to time constraints, please ensure that both you and your chaperone have a valid passport ready upon applying for the project. Additionally, your passport must be valid for at least six months upon your arrival in Taiwan. Please check if you need to renew your passport in advance.
• In addition to providing online and offline courses to empower the selected participants (2025 AGC Fellows), this project also offers financial support for a trip to Taiwan (called Power Camp). This financial support covers the costs of flights for fellows and her chaperones to and from Taiwan and visa fees. Please note that only expenses related to activities in Taiwan, such as accommodation, meals, travel insurance and transportation, are covered. Personal expenses in the home country (e.g., passport issuance fee, local transportation to the airport) and personal expenses during free time in Taiwan are not covered.
• Each fellow will receive a mini-grant to fund their try-out project and an electronic certificate of project completion.
• The exact project details and amounts of this financial support will be announced later. GOH reserves the final decision-making authority.
• If a fellow is unable to complete the project due to personal reasons, GOH reserves the right to cancel their qualification and funding based on the situation.
• Details are subject to change, and GOH reserves the right to the final interpretation.

Should you have questions about this program, please check the  “Frequent Asked Question” (FAQ) first or contact Irene Tsao at goh2146@goh.org.tw for further assistance.