Application deadline: 22nd May 2023 (11:59 PM GMT)
Background
The ‘Changemakers for the Planet’ is a global initiative that connects, supports and amplifies the work and voices of hundreds of young changemakers, activists and innovators from all regions of the world who tackle all forms of the planetary crisis — climate change, biodiversity loss, air, sea and land pollution.
Eligibility
• Must be a changemaker tackling any of the ‘planetary crisis’ — climate change, biodiversity loss, air, sea and land pollution.
• Must be aged 18-35
• Must be based / with impact in Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America.
What you can expect as a participant
Summits:
The programme in each region starts with an in-person summit, convening 25 participants for an intensive 5 days in a beautiful location in nature. The gathering is designed to forge deep connections, foster wellbeing, and enable peer learning and meaningful collaborations.
Capacity Building and Collaborative Funding:
Participants get access to a range of offerings and platforms by partners, including everything from learning exchange grants to fundraising trainings and strategic support from advisors and mentors.
Community:
Finally, everyone becomes a lifelong member of the global Changemaker Xchange community of over 1000 changemakers from 130 countries, including access to resources and regular opportunities to connect, learn and co-create
Check the official webpage of Changemakers of the Planet more information