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Introduction

Welcome to the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme. 

As part of our commitment to providing a meaningful and impactful experience, we invite you to complete the following baseline survey (approx. 20–25 minutes). 

The purpose of this survey is to help us understand your current perspectives, skills, and expectations, and to serve as a reference point for tracking your development throughout the programme. We recognise that intercultural leadership is a lifelong process. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers; we encourage you to respond candidly, as your input is essential to tailoring the programme to your needs and supporting your growth as an intercultural leader. 

The survey includes a combination of open-ended questions and scaled self-assessments. We kindly ask that you take the time to answer all sections carefully and thoughtfully. 

Please note that all responses will be treated anonymously. By understanding your current position, including your experience, knowledge, and aspirations, we can adapt the programme’s content, workshops, mentorship, and resources to maximise its relevance and effectiveness. 

Thank you for your collaboration and your commitment to advancing intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, and peace. We look forward to working alongside you on this important journey. 

There are 28 questions in this survey.

Section 1: Your focus, expectations and learning goals

Please respond to the following open-ended questions. Your answers will help us tailor the programme to your goals and ensure the support you receive is meaningful and relevant. 

 

What is the focus of your intercultural dialogue work? 
What are your expectations for the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme? 
By the end of the Programme, I hope to have gained the following knowledge: 
By the end of the Programme, I hope to have acquired the following skills: 

By the end of the Programme, I hope to have developed the following attitudes or mindsets: 

 

What are the main topics you are most interested in addressing during the sessions? 
How much time can you realistically dedicate per week to completing activities?  

Section 2: Self-assessment - project design and implementation

Please rate your current confidence level for each statement below, using the following scale: 
1 = Not confident | 2 = Slightly confident | 3 = Moderately confident | 4 = Confident | 5 = Highly confident 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident designing a community project, including defining clear objectives, key activities and expected outcomes. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident developing a realistic timeline and budget, ensuring that available resources (including the grant) are used effectively and responsibly. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident mobilising diverse stakeholders, including community members, technical experts, and additional partners, to strengthen the impact of my project. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident reporting on project outputs, outcomes and impacts, including preparing clear and accurate updates for partners and donors. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident integrating key considerations, such as risk assessment, gender inclusion, and sustainability into the design and implementation of my project. 
On a scale of 1-5, I am familiar with global and regional frameworks that support youth, peacebuilding, and intercultural dialogue (e.g. UNESCO initiatives, SDGs). 

Section 3: Self-assessment - Intercultural dialogue and leadership skills

Please continue using the same 1-5 scale to rate your current confidence in the following areas: 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident facilitating respectful and constructive dialogue and fostering shared understanding between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds or perspectives. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident applying systems thinking to analyse challenges and develop inclusive, collaborative solutions. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident communicating effectively in intercultural and international contexts, including through storytelling, public speaking, and advocacy. 
On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident engaging in policy dialogue and contributing grassroots perspectives to broader frameworks or decision-making processes. 

On a scale of 1-5, I feel confident collaborating effectively in international networks and peer-to-peer learning environments. 

 

 

Section 4: Intercultural attitudes, values and long-term commitment

This two-part section explores your motivations, values and long-term vision as an intercultural dialogue leader. Your responses will help us understand your mindset and personal commitment to fostering dialogue, inclusion and peace over time. 
What motivates you to engage in intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding work? 
 
What does it mean to you to be an intercultural leader? 
In what ways do you see yourself contributing to social cohesion or inclusion over the next 5-10 years? 
 
What personal values guide your approach to leadership and community engagement?
What kind of legacy or long-term impact would you like your work to have?
I consider myself a role model for inclusive and intercultural leadership in my community. 
Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree 
I feel a strong sense of responsibility to use my voice and influence to advance social cohesion and inclusion. 
Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree 
I am committed to continuing intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding work beyond the scope of this programme.
Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree 
I actively seek opportunities to learn from people with different cultural, social or ideological perspectives.
Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree 
I see myself as part of a global community working toward shared goals of peace, justice and inclusion. 
Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree 
 
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