The King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement (KAAYIA), celebrates and supports young men and women throughout the Arab region who have pioneered innovative solutions to urgent social, economic and environmental challenges.

It filters the most notable social innovation and creativity programs of the region and recognizes their efforts to establish sustainable change.

The Award proceeds with selecting the winners through a three phase process. Each of these phases will be assessed separately, and with due process.

The KAAYIA is awarded to youth, aged 18 to 30, across the Arab region. Applications are reviewed against three core criteria; Leadership & Innovation, Collaboration & Partnership, Impact & sustainability.

For more information http://www.kaayia.jo/