Changemakers for the Planet Programme 2023 – APPLY NOW!

The Call for Applications, for the Changemakers for the Planet Programme 2023 has been announced, the programme is for Latin America & Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is designed to connect, support and promote the work and voices of young changemakers, activists and innovators from the above regions, who work towards addressing the planetary crisis.

Changemakers for the Planet Programme 2023
Changemakers for the Planet Programme 2023

The Changemakers for the Planet programme is an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development and conservation of the environment. The programme has been running for several years and has been successful in inspiring young people to take action towards addressing environmental challenges.

Changemakers for the Planet Programme

Changemakers for the Planet is a programme that is an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).  The  2023 edition will focus on Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

However, the programme combines the following:

  • Submit: For each of the above regions, the programme will kickstart with an in-person summit with up to 25 persons Participating in the Programme which will last for 5 days
  • Capacity Building & Collaborative Funding: The Programme offers Participants an opportunity to access platforms by partners, including everything from learning exchange grants to fundraising training and strategic support from advisors and mentors.
  • Community: The opportunity for Participants to join the global ChangemakerXchange community

Application Process

The application process for the Changemakers for the Planet programme 2023 involves the following steps:

  • Applicants should visit the programmer’s official website at: https://cxcforms.typeform.com/to/typeform-source=changemakerxchange.org and fill out the online application form.
  • The programmer’s selection committee will review the applications and shortlist the most innovative and promising initiatives.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview to discuss their initiative and their plan for implementing it.
  • The final selection of participants will be based on the strength of their initiative, their plan for implementing it, and their ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Deadline: May 22, 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Changemakers for the Planet programme 2023, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a Changemaker between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Be a citizen or resident of a country in Latin America or Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Have an innovative initiative that contributes to sustainable development and environmental conservation.
  • Have a clear plan on how they will use the funding and support from the programme to implement their initiative.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English.

Benefits of Participating in Changemakers for the Planet 2023

Participating in Changemakers for the Planet 2023 comes with several benefits, including:

Coverage of costs associated with the summit and programme by ChangemakerXchange include:

  • Accommodation
  • Catering
  • Local transportation
  • Room hire
  • Equipment & Material
  • COVID-19 rapid tests,
  • FFP2 masks,
  • Facilitation & hosting compensation,
  • Programme manager compensation,

Other benefits include:

  • Funding and technical support to implement innovative initiatives that address environmental challenges.
  • Access to a network of young leaders
  • Access to mentorship and training opportunities to develop skills and knowledge on environmental conservation and sustainable development.
  • The opportunity to gain recognition and visibility for their initiatives through media coverage and awards.
  • The chance to collaborate and learn from other young leaders from different parts of the world.

Conclusion

The Changemakers for the Planet programme is a valuable initiative that seeks to inspire and empower young people to take action towards addressing environmental challenges. The programme’s upcoming 2023 edition will focus on Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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