Digital Health Youth Fellowship Program

The Digital Health Youth Fellowship Program is designed for youth to participate in the creation of evidence-based and culturally relevant health content that prioritizes the unique health challenges faced by different cultural-linguistic contexts. In this program, you will learn about:

• Creating evidence-based social media health content and compelling health infographics
• How to build community capacity for media literacy in the context of health, including dispelling myths and addressing misinformation
• Best practices for how to moderate and engage on social media

Eligibility

• Must be 15 to 24 years old.
• Must identify with at least one of the following cultural-linguistic groups: Arabic, Black, Cantonese, Filipino, Hispanic, Inuit, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tamil, Ukrainian
• English proficiency is required, with bilingual proficiency (where applicable).
• Must have a demonstrated interested in child/youth health advocacy.
• Able to commit 3-5 hours a month, attend synchronous/asynchronous virtual training events, and submit the required outputs.
• Engagement with the program can be up to 6 months, and may be renewable.

Fellows will receive a $500 honorarium for their efforts and time.

Applications are due July 18 at 11:59pm ET. Should you have any questions, please contact ourkidshealth@unityhealth.to.

Click the Learn More link to apply.