Young people everywhere face growing mental health challenges, yet the nonclinical workforce that supports them often lacks recognition, resources, and sustainable career pathways. Without urgent investment, communities risk losing the very people who provide vital care, connection, and hope. This funding call is designed to change that. It supports evidence-based, community-rooted initiatives that strengthen every […]
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Africa: Empower Youth, Shape the Future of Work
Across Africa, millions of young people face barriers to education, employment, and entrepreneurship—limiting their potential and widening inequality. The need for bold, youth-led solutions has never been greater. A prestigious opportunity is now open for emerging changemakers driving impact in youth employment, digital inclusion, mental wellbeing, and climate-resilient livelihoods. Selected leaders will gain access to […]
Call for Applications: Youth for Peace and Climate Bootcamp (Nigeria)
Climate change is increasingly fueling tensions, displacement, and resource conflicts in many communities. Young leaders are stepping forward with innovative ideas to address these challenges, but many still need stronger skills, networks, and platforms to turn their ideas into lasting impact. A new opportunity is inviting young changemakers, climate advocates, and peacebuilders to strengthen their […]
Empowering Women’s Voices and Leadership in Tanzania
Women and girls across many communities continue to face barriers to leadership, safety, and economic opportunity. Strengthening grassroots movements and amplifying women’s voices is essential to building a more equal and just society. A new funding opportunity is supporting women’s rights organizations, young feminist groups, and community-based initiatives working to advance gender equality. Projects may […]
Youth Voices for Nature: A Global Storytelling Opportunity
Across the planet, communities are working to protect nature while sustaining their livelihoods. Yet many inspiring local actions—traditional knowledge, grassroots innovation, and youth-led solutions—remain unseen by the wider world. A new global initiative is inviting young changemakers, storytellers, and environmental advocates to capture the powerful relationship between people and nature through compelling visual stories. Participants […]
Kenya: AGRA – $1M+ Agricultural Transformation Programme
Food systems across Africa face mounting challenges — climate change, limited access to quality seeds, and barriers for women and youth in farming. Yet with the right support, smallholder farmers can drive food sufficiency, resilience, and inclusive growth. This opportunity is designed to accelerate that transformation, empowering communities to adopt sustainable practices and thrive in […]
Global: Empowering Young Creatives for Equity
Art has the power to challenge injustice, shift narratives, and inspire communities toward equity and dignity. Around the world, creatives are using their voices and visions to confront systemic racism, climate injustice, and barriers to education — yet many lack the resources to bring their ideas to life. This opportunity provides direct funding and strategic […]
South Africa: R750K Support for Fynbos Conservation
The world’s most extraordinary ecosystems thrive when communities are empowered to protect and celebrate them. This funding call supports initiatives that deepen appreciation for indigenous biodiversity while strengthening inclusive conservation action. Projects may focus on immersive environmental education, youth engagement, tourism linked to natural heritage, or building resilient community networks that advocate for sustainable policies […]
Uganda: Building Resilient Primary Health Care for All
Healthy communities are the foundation of sustainable development — yet millions still face preventable risks from poor maternal care, weak primary health systems, and recurring public health emergencies. Rising adolescent health challenges, gaps in immunization, and climate-driven disease outbreaks demand urgent, coordinated action. This major initiative supports bold, multi-year efforts to strengthen reproductive, maternal, newborn, […]
Empowering Young Environmental Innovators
Forests are disappearing at alarming rates, threatening biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate stability. Communities worldwide need bold, skilled leaders who can restore landscapes, protect ecosystems, and inspire collective action. This opportunity invests in young changemakers ready to take on that challenge. Selected participants will receive mentorship, training, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools to monitor and […]
