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On March 28, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, at Sala Tobino, Palazzo Ducale in Lucca, Regione Toscana, Cesvot, and CNV will host a seminar titled "JOULE – Young Energy." This event offers a meaningful opportunity to explore and connect with organizations dedicated to working with and for young people.
The seminar takes inspiration from the concept of "joule," the unit of measurement for energy in physics—symbolizing the capacity to create movement, generate change, and transform systems. In the context of society, communities, and neighborhoods, young people represent the most powerful driving force for transformation.
"Joule" will focus on the evolving concept of work—not only as a professional pursuit but as a form of commitment that fosters personal and collective growth. Through volunteerism, civic engagement, and political participation, work becomes a form of social energy capable of reshaping communities and strengthening the ties that bring people together.
The event will reflect on this transformative energy, exploring how it can drive change, generate warmth, and illuminate the path toward a better future. We will be sharing Future Rights experiences, come and visit us!
A detailed program and registration link here.
For additional information:
CNV Secretariat
📞 0583.419500
📧 cnv@centrovolontariato.it
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Empowering , Protecting the Generations of Today and Tomorrow
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Future Rights is excited to announce the establishment of an advisory group comprised of esteemed experts and advocates in children's rights, child protection, and youth participation. These professionals will guide Future Rights with their extensive knowledge and expertise.
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We are also building a network of partners and allies who can support us on an ad hoc or medium-to-long-term basis. They will assist in designing, tailoring, and implementing our services, as well as helping us showcase impactful initiatives and perspectives.
JOIN US!
The humanitarian and human rights landscape is constantly evolving, especially in times of crisis. Now more than ever, we believe in solidarity—in people coming together to explore, engage, and co-create something meaningful. Future Rights is about passion, commitment, and collective action, not just professional titles.
At this stage, all allies, advisory group members, and ad hoc collaborators contribute because driven by the belief that change starts with people willing to make a difference. As we grow, collaborators may transition into allies, and allies into advisory members, based on deeper engagement and shared vision.
We are actively seeking funding to support initiatives and collaborations in the near future.
In addition to the opportunities listed below, we welcome individuals, freelancers, organizations, think tanks, academics, movements, advocates, and youth groups dedicated to amplifying children's and adolescents' voices in promoting child rights and protection through active participation. If this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you!
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
COLLABORATOR FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION (REMOTE)
We are in a takeoff phase, building a community that truly believes in change. We are looking for someone eager to experiment, take initiative, and plant the seeds for impactful communication.
Can you help us amplify our voice?
If you are motivated, creative, and passionate (or have experience) in:
✔️ Human rights, humanitarian and international law, social and environmental justice, and the fight against climate change in social, humanitarian, development, and marginalized contexts.
✔️ Inclusion and protection of marginalized groups, including minors.
✔️ Youth activism and participatory engagement.
How can you support us?
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Helping us set up and manage our social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), creating content that is sometimes bold, sometimes more formal, but always informative and well-researched and engaging—tailored to a diverse audience (experts, newcomers, young people, and adults).
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Writing newsletters and, if you enjoy writing and have a “reporter” spirit, contributing to our blog.
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Help us setting up and keep running our crowdfunding campaigns
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Helping us being connected in the web and updated on latest news
Who are we looking for?
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Good knowledge of either Italian or English proficiency—(have good command of both languages is an advantage and we will be here to support and refine content when needed)
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Familiarity with our key topics and a strong interest in communication, including digital engagement .
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Basic experience with social media and graphic tools (like Canva) and a creative mindset.
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Curiosity, openness to experimentation, and strong communication skills.
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Patience and willingness to help a small organisation take root and grow
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Comfortable working in an informal, multicultural, and still-developing environment.
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Available for a few hours per week over the next few months to help us take off.
And in the long run?
This collaboration will be on a voluntary basis for the next three months as we seek funding. After this period, you can choose to continue supporting us or take on a more active role as a Future Rights ally.
This role is open to everyone and can be done remotely, with preference given to youth and young professional wanting to build their experience. If you are based in Italy, particularly in Tuscany, you will have the opportunity to participate in in-person awareness-raising events and direct exchanges when possible.
Please share: CV+Expression of Interest and if possible, examples of social media platforms you have managed, or any content you’ve created (especially using tools like Canva), we would be excited to have a look! It could be posts, campaigns, visuals, or anything that shows your creative side and how you approach communication.
Deadline: We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
For more information, get in touch and visit our Contact Page. and apply writing to info@futurerights.org (Subject: title position)
COLLABORATOR FOR PROPOSAL WRITING AND GRANT SEARCH FOR ITALIAN DONORS (REMOTE)
Future Rights is a newly established nonprofit organisation , as we enter this early growth phase, we are focusing on securing strategic, restricted, and seed funding that allows us to pilot initiatives, build a strong foundation, and gradually scale our impact. Our approach to fundraising prioritises quality over quantity, aiming for a manageable and sustainable funding portfolio that aligns with our mission and current capacity.
Help us find the resources to grow
If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate (or have experience) in:
✔️ Grant writing, fundraising, and donor engagement in Italy , if in EU is an advantage
✔️ Researching funding opportunities from foundations, government programs, and private donors.
✔️ Human rights, youth activism, child rights, and social justice—with a special interest in securing financial support for initiatives in these areas.
✔️ Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and articulate project goals in funding applications.
How can you support us?
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Researching funding opportunities in Italy , identifying relevant grants, calls for proposals, and donor partnerships
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Prioritising unrestricted and seed funding opportunities that align with our current pilot initiatives.
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Drafting and submitting funding proposals, ensuring they align with Future Rights mission and model of support.
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Compiling necessary documents and supporting materials for applications, including budgets and narratives.
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Maintaining a budget tracker, funding database, tracking application deadlines and requirements.
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Where possible connecting with funding bodies , including philanthropic organizations, to build partnerships.
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Collaborating with the team to refine project ideas and ensure proposals meet donor expectations.
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Coordinate with Senior Finance Ally
Who are we looking for?
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Very good knowledge of Italian and English proficiency (having a strong command of both is an advantage—we will support and refine content when needed).
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Experience with grant writing, funding research, or fundraising
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Attention to detail, good communication skills, and ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
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Curiosity, creativity, openness to learning, and a problem-solving mindset.
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Comfortable working in an informal, multicultural, and growing initiative.
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Availability for a few hours per week over the next few months to help us take off.
And in the long run?
This collaboration will be on a voluntary basis for the next three months as we seek funding. After this period, you can choose to continue supporting us or take on a more active role as a Future Rights ally.
As Future Rights grows and secures funding, we aim to establish a more structured collaboration. Where grants or projects are successfully secured through your contributions, we are open to discussing project based compensation.
This role is open to everyone and can be done remotely.
Please share: CV+Expression of Interest
Deadline: We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
For more information, get in touch and visit our Contact Page. and apply writing to info@futurerights.org (Subject: title position)
ALLIES (REMOTE)
Future Rights Allies play a crucial role in advancing our mission to protect and promote the rights of children, adolescents, and youth. By working together—or individually—they help amplify the voices of young people, ensure their experiences are heard, and drive forward social justice and human rights efforts at both local and global levels.
As an Ally, you will strengthen advocacy efforts, contribute to innovative solutions, and help bring about tangible change for future generations. We are looking for committed individuals who share our vision and are eager to take action.
CHILD RIGHTS & ACCOUNTABILITY ALLY
Who are we looking for?
We welcome individuals with expertise, passion, or experience in:
✔️ Accountability mechanisms for children, adolescents, and youth, ensuring that their rights are upheld and violations are addressed.
✔️ Human rights and child rights documentation, including monitoring, reporting, and advocacy on cases of abuse, exploitation, and violations.
✔️ Child-led participatory research methods, ensuring that young people have an active role in shaping solutions and policies that affect their lives.
✔️ Social justice, policy change, and youth empowerment at national, regional, and international levels.
How can you support us?
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Providing expertise and guidance in tailoring our model of action
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Fine tuning projects from youth and adolescents
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Engaging in knowledge-sharing and networking with organisations and advocates working on similar issues.
This opportunity is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including human rights advocates,child rights experts, researchers, legal professionals, practitioners. We particularly welcome those with experience in human rights and child rights, monitoring, accountability frameworks, child protection, and participatory methodologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLY
Who are we looking for?
We welcome individuals with expertise, passion, or experience in:
✔️Environmental rights and climate justice, particularly in relation to children’s rights and intergenerational equity, is a highly valued asset.
✔️ Advocacy for a healthy environment, including air quality, access to clean water, and protection from environmental harm, with a focus on children’s and youth’s right to a safe and sustainable environment, is an asset.
✔️ Experience in documenting and addressing the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on children and marginalized communities.
✔️ Knowledge of legal, policy, and accountability mechanisms to ensure that governments, corporations, and stakeholders uphold environmental and child rights obligations, is a strong asset.
How can you support us?
Fine tuning youth-child led environmental justice initiatives by providing expertise and mentorship.
Provide inputs on documenting cases of environmental harm affecting children, including pollution, climate displacement, and loss of biodiversity.
Engaging with climate and environmental justice networks to connect child rights with broader advocacy efforts.
When needed provide inputs on how to research and conduct awareness-raising efforts on the intersection of child rights and environmental justice.
This opportunity is open to environmentalist, environmentalist rights advocates, researchers, climate justice activists, educators, and youth leaders passionate and experienced about the intersection of child rights, climate justice, and environmental sustainability.
And in the long run?
Allies may engage remotely and contribute based on their availability and expertise. Please download Allies TOR here
Please share: CV+Expression of Interest
Deadline: We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
For more information, get in touch and visit our Contact Page. and apply writing to info@futurerights.org (Subject: title position)