Ashoka’s Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge 2024 for Young Changemakers
Ashoka’s ‘Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge’ in collaboration with the Anglo American Foundation is calling on young people aged 16 – 25 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana to unleash their agency and innovation in tackling climate change through ideas and existing initiatives. Join us in shaping a more sustainable world and making a lasting impact on our planet’s future!
Eligibility Criteria:
Participants Age
Applicants must be between 16 – 25 years old at the time of application, and not older than 25 by the end of the entry period on 30 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. SAST.
Residency
Applicants must be a resident of one of the following 4 Southern African countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia.
Language
Entries will only be accepted in English (Challenge communication & content will be delivered in English).
General
Limit one entry per person/team.
Primary country of impact must be one or more of the four countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia or Botswana.
Applicants must be the founder or co-founder of the initiative their application represents.
Applications must be:
- Idea-stage initiative (participant has an idea on how to solve a problem they have identified and has a plan of action) or,
- An existing initiative that is being implemented at any stage of development (participant has proof of concept by having piloted and done first few activities/ has established activities / is scaling).
Winners under 18 are required to be accompanied by one adult chaperone to the in-person event and must be approved by their parent or legal guardian.
Awards and Recognition
- Ashoka & Anglo American Foundation networks feedback on their entries.
- Optional peer feedback via the Challenge online platform, including the opportunity to view, review, and connect with other YACC Challenge applicants.
- Access to information and learning sessions.
- Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, and experts in the field.
- Access to online resources on changemaking and social entrepreneurship.
Early Entry Standout
- All those who apply by the Early Entry Deadline will receive feedback to improve their application before the final deadline of July 30, 2024.
- $100 awarded to each of 3 selected winners, if your application is submitted by 30 May 2024.
Semi-finalists
- Opportunity to refine applications based on feedback from reviewers.
- Access to roundtable offerings with like-minded peers.
- Feature on Ashoka’s communication and social media platforms.
Finalists
- Access to roundtable offerings with like-minded peers.
- Feature on Ashoka’s communication and social media platforms.
Winners
- $1000 for each of the 10 selected winners.
- Invitation and hosting at the in-person celebratory event in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Access to storytelling and networking opportunities.
- Opportunity for mentoring from seasoned social entrepreneurs.
Timeline:
- 30 May 2024: Early Entry Deadline
- 30 July 2024: Final Entry Deadline
- 9 September 2024: Semi-finalists Announcement
- 7 November 2024: Winners announcement
- Early December 2024: Winners attend the in-person event (Johannesburg, South Africa)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Ashoka Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge
Deadline: July 30, 2024
