YUWAAH-UNICEF Climate Champions of Young India Fellowship 2024 (up to ₹65,000) – Opportunity Desk

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Applications are open for the YUWAAH-UNICEF Climate Champions of Young India Fellowship 2024. They are selecting 30 Climate Champions of Young India, who are grassroots-level climate advocates from diverse backgrounds across the country. Under this fellowship, these leaders will be equipped with resources and training to set up local chapters and mobilize youth in their community while integrating government-youth partnerships.

The National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) is a youth-led collective effort empowering grassroot leaders, working at the intersection of climate change and cross-cutting issues. The Consortium aims to strengthen grassroot youth-led networks, organisation and individuals in catalysing their existing efforts on climate action and promoting their consistent, meaningful and effective participation.

Grant

• They will award up to ₹65,000 grant. Each Climate Champion will submit a proposal to indicate their local mobilization plans and post review, will be granted the amount based on their requirements.

Eligibility

• The fellowship is eligible for young people between the ages of 18 and 29.
• You should apply for the fellowship:
  • If you are a young changemaker engaged in youth mobilization and driving impact at the grassroots level; or
  • If you are leading or are a part of a youth-led organization and seeking support to amplify your efforts; or
  • If you are interested in climate action and are eager to unlock opportunities to accelerate your journey in grassroot mobilization

Application

Applicants are to provide details about their background, experience, motivation to join NYCC, amongst other questions. Submit any supporting documents or links to your previous work, projects, or initiatives in climate action.

If you want to fill the form in your own language, choose the option to translate by following the instructions available. They encourage you to use audio and video recordings to answer long form questions in English or your own language

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For more information, visit YUWAAH-UNICEF Fellowship.