The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative is inviting applications from young civil society leaders in developing countries.
JWHI supports the next generation of environmental leaders, driving change in the environmental sector through small, personalised donations. They unlock environmental potential for education, training and organisational capacity building.
Who are they?
- 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 education, training or practical learning.
- The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWH) 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 therefore to provide an affordable, tailor-made small grant for the education and training of individuals who are nominated by their organisation as potential future leaders.
- Joke Waller Hunter is an initiative created and promoted by Both ENDS.
Information on financing
- 2,500 euros
- 5,000 euros
- 7,000 euros
Nomination Criteria
- They focus on 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". They recognise that the definition of "youth" is context-specific and therefore not set in stone. However, preference will be given to young people under the age of 35.
- The big candidates are:
- showing potential and ambition to become a leader in their field.
- work with or be linked to local communities, community-based organisations or civil society organisations.
- fully embrace the idea of sustainable development, gender equality and climate justice.
- have solid experience and commitment to working on environmental and sustainable development issues.
- showing potential and ambition to be innovative and creative.
- The grant can be requested for a wide range of activities, depending on the need and interest of the individuals. Most fellows apply for funding to advance their knowledge and skills through courses, training or expanding their experience through internships, exposure and exchange trips, participation in conferences, high-level meetings, etc. It is essential that the activities requested are exclusively for personal development and are not part of a larger organisational project.
Deadline enrolment: 15-Sep-23
