We Are Family Foundation Three Dot Dash 2026 for Global Teen Leaders
Organization: We Are Family Foundation
Program Name: Three Dot Dash
Category: Leadership and Mentorship Program
Deadline: March 19, 2026
Eligibility: Ages 13–19 in 2026
Location: London, England
We Are Family Foundation’s Three Dot Dash program supports Global Teen Leaders who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and are working to tackle pressing global challenges while helping build a more peaceful future for people and the planet. For 2026, the program is focused on young changemakers leading efforts to positively impact the environment and address the climate crisis.
Program Overview
According to the official page, Three Dot Dash is a year-long mentorship and leadership development experience. It is designed to help Global Teen Leaders amplify their impact while also supporting personal growth, skill-building, confidence, and clarity of purpose. The program also places emphasis on community, global citizenship, and connection with peers from more than 75 countries across six continents.
What Selected Leaders Receive
Global Teen Leaders attend the Just Peace Summit, where they connect with fellow leaders from around the world and gain skills, insights, and relationships. They also take part in a yearlong mentorship with an expert in their field, access year-round development tools and virtual programming, and join a global network of changemakers. The official page states that the next summit will take place in London in September or October 2026, and later notes that WAFF will host the 2026 Three Dot Dash Just Peace Summit in London in late September or early October.
2026 Focus
For 2026, applicants must be addressing environmental issues. The source states that selected Global Teen Leaders will either be working solely on environmental issues or combining sustainability with other areas such as education, equity, culture, creativity, health, technology, or social justice.
Eligibility
The official page states that 2026 Global Teen Leaders must be 13 to 19 years old, working to make the world a better place, serving as key leaders in active social impact initiatives, creating tangible impact in their work, and planning to continue their projects for at least the next two years. The FAQ also explains that applicants are eligible if they are between the ages of 13 and 19 at some point during 2026, including those who begin 2026 at age 12 or turn 20 during the year.
Project Requirement
The program does not accept applications based only on an idea. The official FAQ states that Three Dot Dash works with ideas already in motion and with concepts that are already making an impact. It also notes that, in 2026, applicants’ work must be up and running and already achieving results.
Application Process
The application process has three steps: the Pre-Application, the Main Application, and the Nominator Form. The Pre-Application is used to confirm whether an applicant meets the program requirements. After submission, the Internal Selection Committee reviews the Pre-Application within one week. If it is approved, the applicant moves to the Main Application phase.
Selection Timeline
The official timeline states that applications open on February 19, 2026, and close on March 19, 2026. The Internal Selection Committee process takes place in April 2026, followed by the External Selection Committee in May 2026 and final applicant interviews in May 2026. Global Teen Leaders are selected in June 2026. The source also notes that applicants are contacted on a rolling basis.
Costs and Support
The FAQ clearly states that Three Dot Dash is not a scholarship, grant, or funding opportunity, and that Global Teen Leaders do not receive funding as part of the program. At the same time, the page states that selected GTLs will have all air or train travel, visa fees, hotel, meals, and ground travel in London paid for by We Are Family Foundation for the Just Peace Summit. The source also says that applicants do not need a passport or visa to apply, and that Three Dot Dash will work with selected leaders to secure the necessary travel documents, while covering the associated costs, although the outcome cannot be guaranteed.
