The Future Action Summit (FAS) in Thailand 2025

If you’re a passionate youth leader, innovator, or SDG advocate aged 16–45 driven to create real-world impact, The Future Action Summit Thailand 2025 is now open for applications! Hosted by Echo Change, this four‑day international leadership summit in Bangkok (August 21–24, 2025) brings together dynamic young change-makers to catalyze youth-led action toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications close on 9 July 2025, so don’t miss your chance!

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🌟 Summit Summary

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand

• Host: Echo Change (youth-led SDG advocacy org)

• Date: 21–24 August 2025

• Target group: Students, recent graduates, volunteers, emerging and experienced professionals (ages 16–45)

• Fields / Focus: Sustainable Development Goals, including youth leadership, climate action, gender equality, innovation, peace & diplomacy

• Benefits & Coverage:

  • 10 fully funded, 20 partially funded & 120 self-funded slots

  • Fully funded includes airfare, 3-night shared accommodation, meals, airport transfers, visa support, SDG certification, toolkit & FAS merchandise

  • Partially and self-funded options include most onsite expenses minus airfare and transfers

• Duration: 4 days

• Application Deadline: 9 July 2025

• Eligibility: Global applicants aged 16–45; no IELTS/TOEFL required; open to all academic or professional backgrounds

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📚 Summit Overview

The Future Action Summit is a powerful four‑day platform in Bangkok designed to empower youth leadership through immersive workshops, policy simulation, cultural exchange, high-impact networking, and actionable toolkits. The summit covers themes including Youth & Governance, Innovation for Inclusion, Climate Action, Global Peace & Diplomacy, and Gender Equality.It supports emerging changemakers by connecting them with global mentors, UN representatives, NGOs, and peers worldwide. Many participants may become Global Change Ambassadors or start local Echo Change chapters.

🗒️ Summit Activities & Themes

• Interactive workshops on SDG-related leadership and innovation

• Policy-making simulations and strategy-building

• Panel discussions featuring mentors, UN/NGO actors, and diplomats

• Cultural exchange night celebrating global diversity

• Networking sessions with global peer groups and career pathways

• Training modules across the 5 summit themes (Youth & Governance; Inclusion; Climate; Peace; Gender Equality)

🎯 Objectives

• Empower youth to lead sustainable change

• Boost cross-cultural collaboration

• Innovate in policy and SDG solutions

• Bridge global-local impact gaps

• Develop future-ready leadership skills

• Provide career pathways and platforms for youth voice

• Expand Echo Change ambassador network and chapters globally

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🎁 Benefits of Attendance

• Fully Funded (10 slots):

  • Round-trip airfare

  • 3 nights shared accommodation

  • Meals during summit hours

  • Airport transfers

  • U.S.-based Global SDGs Leadership Certification

  • Comprehensive SDG toolkit

  • Visa invitation letter

  • Full access to sessions & exclusive merchandise

• Partially Funded (20 slots):

  • Accommodation, meals, certification, toolkit, visa support, full access & merchandise

• Self-Funded & Forum Access (approx. 140 slots):

  • Self-Funded (~$600–800): includes accommodation, meals, certification, toolkit, visa support, access, and merchandise

  • Forum Access (~$400–600): covers meals, certification, toolkit, access, and merchandise; excludes accommodation and travel

• Additional Perks: Cultural night, global SDGs certificate, career pathways via UN & INGO, networking with policymakers, and chance to lead globally

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✅ Eligibility

• Who can apply:

  • Aged 16–45

  • Any nationality

  • Students, volunteers, graduates, professionals, activists, UN/NGO, government, policy researchers, social entrepreneurs (

  • No IELTS/TOEFL needed

• Selection based on:

  • Motivation, SDG-focused essay

  • Passion for sustainable development

  • Commitment and regional diversity

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📝 Application Procedure

1. Apply online on the official Echo Change site via the FAS2025 page

2. Pay non-refundable $19.99 fee (for fully/partially funded applications)

3. Submit motivation essay and personal details

4. All applicants reviewed by independent panel—same process for funded and unfunded categories

5. You’ll be informed if selected for any category; if not funded, self-funded route remains open

6. Secure a valid passport and begin visa application (visa invitation letter provided)

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The Future Action Summit (FAS) in Thailand 2025

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