JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), #DiasporaVote! and Asian Voices Europe Jointly Launch Recruitment for 50 Young People to Help Shape EU Policy with Members of the European Parliament
Paris, France | 12 November 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), #DiasporaVote!, and Asian Voices Europe are now recruiting 50 participants for the 2027 edition of Work with Your MEP to collaborate directly with Members of the European Parliament to co-create EU policy.About the Programme
Work with Your MEP (WWYMEP) is a programme created by #DiasporaVote! to empower racialized youth to collaborate directly with MEPs on EU legislation. Since 2021, we have connected BIPOC youth with EU decision-makers to make policy more inclusive, accessible, and shaped by those too often left out. In previous editions, participants have worked on anti-racism, fast fashion, equal pay, culture, agriculture, decarbonisation, and youth policies.
The 2027 edition of the programme is being jointly implemented by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), #DiasporaVote!, and Asian Voices Europe.
It aims to:
Elevate the voices of BIPOC, disabled, and marginalized youth in EU policymaking.
Build real collaboration between young people and MEPs.
Co-create a shared action plan with clear goals and timelines.
Bring youth closer to the EU—and the EU closer to them.
Role of the Participants
As a participant, you will collaborate directly with your peers and with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to co-create EU policy.
Your responsibilities include:
Cooperating with other participants to develop and craft recommendations that genuinely reflect the needs and experiences of marginalized youth.
Preparing and managing meetings, and working with your assigned MEP according to established timelines and objectives.
Time Commitment & Availability
The time commitment is 5–10 hours per month, plus participation in in-person events. Participation in the following activities is mandatory:
Participants’ onboarding meeting: 23 February 2027 (2 hours), TBC.
[Mandatory] In-person welcoming event in Strasbourg or Brussels (costs covered): 17–20 June 2027, TBC.
Two to three online meetings with participants per month.
A three-day in-person event in November/December 2027, TBC.
Costs related to transportation, accommodation, and meals are covered during in-person events.
We Are Looking For
We’re looking for 50 youth participants:
Young people between 18 and 30 years old. Applicants must be no older than 30 during the in-person meeting (June 17–20, 2027). Please note that candidates who turn 31 before June 17, 2027, may not be considered eligible for selection.
Individuals from diaspora and racialized communities across Europe.
Individuals available to participate actively throughout the programme (February 2027 to December 2027).
Individuals with basic English proficiency to communicate with their international peers.
Individuals with full proficiency in the additional language required (French or Dutch).
Specifically, we are looking for youth residing in the following countries/regions:
20 youth based in France (French- and English-speaking).
10 youth based in the Wallonia region of Belgium (French- and English-speaking).
10 youth based in the Netherlands (Dutch- and English-speaking).
10 youth for an additional internal cohort (to be confirmed): youth based in France, Belgium (Wallonia), or the Netherlands who are fluent in English, with no additional requirement to speak a second language.
Key Soft Skills
A collaborative and coalition-building mindset.
Openness to feedback and reflective self-awareness.
Proactivity.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Relevant experience required: None.
What We Offer
Capacity building and training on EU policymaking.
Sustained support and resource sharing from the #DiasporaVote! team and mentors.
Networking and collaboration with European policymakers, decision-makers, civil society organizations (CSOs), experts, and activists.
An opportunity to influence and develop policies.
Opportunities to travel to the heart of EU decision-making.
How to Apply
Submit your application by completing this questionnaire and sending a video pitch to wwymep@diasporavote.org with the subject line “NAME SURNAME / COUNTRY application wwymep 2027”.
Instructions for the Video Pitch
State your first name, surname, and the country you are applying for.
Keep your video to a maximum of two minutes.
Record your video in English.
Try not to repeat the information from the questionnaire; instead, provide insights that are not immediately apparent from your responses.
Think outside the box to persuade the jury to select you!
Deadline: 06/12/2026 at 23:59 CET
Questions?
Contact the team at wwymep@diasporavote.org.
Register here for the Q&A session: Friday, November 20, 12:00–1:00 pm CET.
Recruitment Process
Applications will be reviewed by the consortium team, and participants will be selected through majority voting. The MEPs will contribute to the voting.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed from 18 January 2027 to 5 February 2027 (subject to change).
The selection process will consider gender balance, geographical balance, and the overall diversity of the cohort, ensuring an inclusive group composition.
Previous participants (from the 2026 or 2021 editions) are allowed to apply; however, preference will be given to candidates who have not previously participated in the programme.
The outcome of the selection will be communicated by February 9, 2027.
