Across Africa, the demand for clean, sustainable energy is growing — and bold entrepreneurs are stepping up with solutions that can transform communities and drive lasting impact. From technology and manufacturing to digitalization and the water-energy-food nexus, innovation is reshaping the renewable energy sector. This opportunity supports youth-led ventures from early-stage ideas to scale-up, offering […]
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Global: Empowering Young Innovators for Sustainability
From food insecurity to waste pollution, unsustainable energy to fragile ecosystems — the climate crisis demands urgent, creative action. Around the world, young innovators are stepping up with ideas that can reshape our future. This opportunity invites youth and youth-led groups to design solution-oriented, community-focused projects across diverse sustainability sectors — from agriculture and fashion […]
Africa: Empowering Young Changemakers Across Sectors
The world needs leaders who challenge the status quo, create transformative solutions, and drive impact across technology, business, healthcare, engineering, and policy. This fellowship is designed to empower the next generation of innovators — equipping them with the skills, networks, and opportunities to turn vision into reality. Ideal candidates are young professionals (ages 20–35) with […]
Ghana: Supporting Inclusive Community Development Projects
Local civil society organizations are at the heart of community transformation, yet many struggle to mobilize resources and sustain their initiatives. This fund is designed to strengthen their capacity — supporting projects that promote inclusion, accountability, and timely responses to local challenges while empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The opportunity provides match funding […]
Africa: Building Inclusive Leadership for the Continent’s Future
Across the continent, young women are driving innovation, building businesses, shaping policy, and creating social impact. Yet many face barriers to visibility, mentorship, and global opportunities. This fellowship is designed to break those barriers — offering structured leadership training, career coaching, and international exposure to accelerate their growth. Selected participants will join a pan-African network […]
Ghana: Strengthening Governance, Peace & Human Rights
Communities everywhere face risks from conflict, insecurity, and exclusion. Illegal practices, governance gaps, and radicalization can destabilize societies, while marginalized groups — women, youth, and minorities — are often left out of decision-making. Building resilience and trust requires innovative, community-driven solutions. This opportunity supports grassroots initiatives that strengthen democratic governance, promote human rights, and enhance […]
Global: Funding Youth-Led Conflict Prevention Initiatives
Violence and division continue to destabilize communities worldwide, leaving marginalized groups vulnerable and silencing voices that deserve protection. Yet young leaders are rising to challenge these realities — building dialogue, defending rights, and creating pathways to peace. This award celebrates and accelerates their impact. Ten finalists will be recognized for bold initiatives that prevent conflict, […]
Africa: Strengthening Democracy & Civic Engagement
Around the world, societies face urgent challenges that demand bold solutions — from climate resilience and health systems to digital transformation and sustainable growth. Meeting these challenges requires more than incremental projects; it calls for large-scale institutions capable of shaping the future of research and innovation. This opportunity supports the creation of transformative research ecosystems […]
Africa: Building Capacity for Climate Justice Leadership
As climate impacts intensify, African youth remain underrepresented in the spaces where global decisions are made. Yet their voices are critical to shaping fair, inclusive, and effective climate action. This fellowship is designed to change that — building a strong pipeline of young negotiators who can influence policy at national, regional, and international levels. Through […]
India: Addressing Heatwaves & Air Pollution Risks for Children
Extreme heat and polluted air are converging threats that put millions of children at risk. In regions where youth make up the majority of the population, these hazards undermine health, learning, and long-term development. Current climate and disaster frameworks often overlook child-specific vulnerabilities, leaving families exposed to escalating dangers. This opportunity supports initiatives that strengthen […]
