Deadline: 24 August

Applications are now open for the JWH (Joke Waller-Hunter) Initiative to stimulate youth leadership in environmental organisations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled leaders for the environmental movement in the developing world.

In order to promote lasting change towards a more sustainable world, the environmental movement constantly needs inspiring and skilful leadership. Young people working for environmental CSOs, especially in developing countries, often have few opportunities to develop leadership skills due to a lack of resources for schooling, training or hands-on learning.

The JWH Initiative creates opportunities for young people in the environmental sector in developing countries to develop their full potential. By awarding small grants to individuals to expand their knowledge, experience and training, the Initiative aims to strengthen the capacity and efficiency of environmental civil society organisations.

The mission of the JWH Initiative is thus to provide a small, affordable and tailored grant for the education and training of individuals who are nominated by their organisation as potential future leaders.

Information on financing

• 10 grants of 2,500 euros
• 4 grants of 5,000 euros
• 2 grants of 7,000 euros

Eligibility Criteria

• Young people working in or affiliated with environmental CSOs in developing countries and emerging economies who have demonstrated potential and interest in further developing their leadership. Applicants can come from anywhere except "advanced economies". There is no concrete age limit, however, preference will be given to young women and men under the age of 35. The nomination of young women and local community leaders is encouraged
• Candidates must have proof of an excellent track record:
• Fully embrace the idea of sustainable development;
• A strong background in working on environmental and sustainable development issues;
• Potential and ambition to become a leader in their field of work, such as being inspiring and supportive of others, working with communities, being innovative and creative;
• Committed to working on environmental and sustainable development issues in their country/region.
• The candidate must be willing and able to report on the development of their leadership skills.

Countries not eligible:

Individuals from these countries cannot participate: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America

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