[EA] [DL:06/03] Call for IFMSA Delegation to the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development - 9th Meeting

[IFMSA External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas | Carolyn Casafranca Velasco]

Summary Background | Call for IFMSA Delegation to the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development Date & Place | 13th to the 16th of April at ECLAC United Nations Headquarters, Santiago, Chile Modality | In person Deadline to apply | March 6th, 23:59 GMT  Relevant links: 1. Official webpage of the event 2. Candidature form 3. Application form First of all, your must-haves: What do you need to do? Read carefully the full email & selection criteria. Prepare your application & fill the candidature form. Fill the application form & upload your signed and stamped candidature form. Important information Name of the meeting: Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development - Ninth Meeting Date: 13th to the 16th of April Place: ECLAC United Nations Headquarters, Santiago (Chile) Dear Americas family, We are beyond excited to open the call for the IFMSA Delegation to the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development - Ninth Meeting, taking place from April 13 to 16, 2026, at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile. This is a unique and powerful opportunity to represent 1.5 million medical students at one of the most important regional spaces for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: and we want YOU to be part of it. | About the forum The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is the regional mechanism created to monitor and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), their targets, means of implementation, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development. The Forum is state-led and open to all countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Convened under the auspices of ECLAC, it is guided by the principles established by the 2030 Agenda: approved by the UN General Assembly in September 2015. It brings together states, the private sector, civil society organizations, as well as ECLAC subsidiary bodies, development banks, other UN agencies, and regional integration blocs. The Ninth Meeting will be held in person at ECLAC Headquarters in Santiago, Chile, and will serve as a valuable space for peer learning, voluntary reviews, exchange of good practices, and discussion of shared goals toward sustainable development. | About the IFMSA Americas Delegation The delegation will consist of IFMSA Americas members, led by the Regional Director for Americas ad Interim and supported by the External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas. Selected delegates will represent our federation at this high-level intergovernmental forum, advocating on behalf of medical students across the Americas on issues related to the SDGs and sustainable development.  Please note: In-person attendance in Santiago, Chile is required for the entirety of the forum for selected delegates. | Objectives of the IFMSA Americas Participation As part of their advocacy efforts, the delegation will: Deliver statements and interventions from the floor that reflect IFMSA's position on sustainable development, the SDGs, and their intersection with health and medical education. Participate in parallel and side events held throughout the Forum. Network with external partners, civil society organizations, and member states relevant to IFMSA's work in the Americas. Showcase IFMSA's participation through social media and communications. Contribute to the creation of advocacy plans, policy briefs, and advocacy publications aligned with the Forum's themes. Participate in and contribute to capacity-building sessions within the delegation. Support the regional team in logistical aspects of the meeting. Act on behalf of medical students across the Americas in advancing the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda. Other possible delegation activities include attending plenary sessions, participating in reflection sessions, and potential speaking opportunities. | Selection Criteria Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Motivation for participation and alignment with the Forum's themes. Experience in sustainable development, the SDGs, or related topics (experience outside of IFMSA is also valued). Experience in IFMSA external affairs or policy work at the national or regional level. Contribution to the delegation and clear follow-up plans at the local and national level, including commitment to supporting future delegations. Regional and gender representation will be taken into account in the selection process. | Application Process To apply, please follow these steps: Fill out the Application Form : an online form with several questions that make up your application. Please respect the character limits and respond only to what is asked. Fill out and upload the Candidature Form (CF): correctly completed, signed, and stamped by your NMO President. If the NMO President is applying, the CF must be signed by another member of the NMO's Executive Board or Team of Officers. The official name of the meeting to be used in the CF is: "Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development - Ninth Meeting" Submit both documents before March 6th, 2026, at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us directly via email or WhatsApp,  we're happy to help! With excitement and regional pride, [Carolyn Casafranca Velasco] External Affairs Regional Assistant for the Americas 25/26 [Mia Milićević Luzón] Regional Director for the Americas ad Interim Carolyn Casafranca, External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas Tel: +51 984868200 | ra.ea.a...@ifmsa.org  International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations IFMSA International Secretariat Meibergdreef 15, J0-208 1105 AZ   Amsterdam, the Netherlands “Every byte counts in reducing our environmental footprint.”  Your privacy matters—update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time. This email is confidential and intended solely for the recipient(s). Sharing it without IFMSA's consent is prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete it immediately. Please consider the environment and confidentiality before printing or forwarding this email. Unsubscribe

[IFMSA External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas | Carolyn Casafranca Velasco]

Dear Americas Family,

This is your reminder, and yes, we're coming straight to your inbox because we really don't want you to miss this.

The deadline to apply for the IFMSA Americas Delegation to the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development (9th Meeting) is in just 2 DAYS : March 6th, 2026, at 23:59 GMT.

If you've been meaning to apply but haven't yet, now is the moment. Close the other tabs. Open the form. Do it.

We get it.  Opportunities like this can feel big and intimidating. But here's the truth: you don't need to be perfect. You need to be passionate, committed, and ready to show up for our region.

If you have ANY questions: about the application, the forum, what to expect, anything; reply to this email or message us directly on WhatsApp. Mia and me are here and ready to help you submit the strongest application possible.

Don't let this one pass you by🌎

WholehEArtedly yours,

Carolyn Casafranca
EA RA Am 25/26

Carolyn Casafranca, External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas
Tel: +51 984868200 | ra.ea.a...@ifmsa.org 

International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

IFMSA International Secretariat

Meibergdreef 15, J0-208 1105 AZ  

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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[IFMSA External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas | Carolyn Casafranca Velasco]

Dear Americas Family,

Today is the day. March 6th. The call closes at 23:59 GMT tonight.

If your application is already in: amazing. We are so excited to read it. 🌍

If it's not? You still have time. But not much.

If something is blocking you:  a question about the form, your CF, anything;  do not let that stop you. Reply to this email or message us on WhatsApp. We will get back to you as fast as humanly possible.

We are rooting for every single one of you.

Now go submit that application. 🫵🔥

WholehEArtedly yours,

Carolyn Casafranca Velasco

EA RA Americas 25/26

Carolyn Casafranca, External Affairs Regional Assistant for Americas
Tel: +51 984868200 | ra.ea.a...@ifmsa.org 

International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations

IFMSA International Secretariat

Meibergdreef 15, J0-208 1105 AZ  

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

“Every byte counts in reducing our environmental footprint.” 

Your privacy matters—update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time. This email is confidential and intended solely for the recipient(s). Sharing it without IFMSA's consent is prohibited. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete it immediately.

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