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| Host: ChangemakerXchange Summit: Open to: International Students Target: Graduates Deadline: September 16, 2024 |
Applications are open for the ChangemakerXchange Summit focused on “Changemakers for the Planet” in Sub-Saharan Africa. This summit aims to bring together passionate social entrepreneurs, activists, and innovators from across the region who are dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
What to Expect: Participants will engage in a collaborative environment, exchanging ideas, experiences, and strategies for tackling climate change and environmental issues specific to Sub-Saharan Africa. The summit provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share resources, and gain insights that can propel their impact projects forward.
Eligibility: This summit is designed for young changemakers between the ages of 18 and 35 who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability. Applicants should have a proven track record of social impact and a strong desire to collaborate with others to drive positive change in their communities.
Key Dates: The summit will take place in early 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed. Applications must be submitted by September 16 2024 and selected participants will be notified shortly after.
How to Apply: Interested changemakers can apply online by providing detailed information about their work, impact, and motivation for joining the summit. The selection process is competitive, so applicants are encouraged to highlight their unique contributions to environmental sustainability.
Benefits: Selected participants will gain access to a network of changemakers, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and have the opportunity to showcase their work on a global stage. Additionally, the summit will offer workshops and sessions designed to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge in sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience that could shape the future of our planet. Apply now and join the movement for a sustainable Sub-Saharan Africa.
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte-d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Réunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Criteria
Personal:
- Values: Applicants for a ChangemakerXchange summit should demonstrate an alignment with the CXC values.
- Character: Applicants should show an entrepreneurial and creative mindset.
- Motivation: Applicants should show motivation to co-create and collaborate.
- Diversity: Diversity is also a critical criteria for us. The planetary crisis disproportionately affects society’s most at-risk individuals and regions. As such, we are putting a strong emphasis on curating cohorts that are diverse in terms of demographics and types of initiatives. Applicants from marginalised contexts and those with intersectional initiatives are a great fit for this programme and encouraged to apply!
Organisation:
When assessing the work of changemakers who apply to become a part of ChangemakerXchange we usually take the following aspects into account:
- Stage: The organisation should be beyond the idea stage and currently active.
- Impact: The organisation should solve an issue within the sphere of the planetary crisis (biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change) and have some tangible impact.
- Innovation: The organisation should show some elements of innovation for the specific context.