“The liberation of the Earth, the liberation of women, the liberation of all humanity is the next step of freedom we need to work for, and it’s the next step of peace that we need to create.” Vandana Shiva

Climate & Gender Fellowship 2024
About the programme
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This is a 10-month programme scheduled to commence on the 2nd of April, with the following key components:

• Improvement of Project Management Skills:
  We will conduct three training sessions focused on enhancing the project management skills of the selected climate activists. Each participant will develop an innovative climate-gender project with our mentorship, promoting sustainability and potential growth.
  
  

• Implementation of Youth-led Climate Projects:
  The participants will have six months to implement their projects, and the funding for each project will not be predetermined. Instead, it will be based on the individually designed proposals of the activists. The total budget for all projects is 30,000 USD, with a maximum of 2,500 USD per participant. We encourage collaborative budget planning among participants to foster a sense of community and encourage them to think collectively about how to use the available budget effectively.
  
  

• Overall Capacity Building:
  Five tailored training sessions will address specific needs expressed by participants during the registration process, aiming to enhance their effectiveness as climate activists. Additionally, we plan to visit a minimum of two projects in the region to provide valuable feedback and further support to the participants.
  
  

• Collaborative Learning Community:
  Four cohorts will be organised and led by participants focusing on their respective areas of expertise, encouraging leadership and collaboration.
  
  

• Amplification of Voices and Narratives:
  We want to highlight the positive impact of these activists and their projects. Four webinars and the publication of one blog or communication material per participant, will contribute to creating awareness about climate challenges in the region. 
  
  

• Creation of a Youth Women Climate Network:
  An in-person meeting with our long-term climate partner CEPAD in Nicaragua will provide a platform for the participants to share experiences and learnings. This meeting will be instrumental in tailoring the next steps for the group, with the goal of establishing a Youth Women Climate Network. This network will play a crucial role in future Climate Fellowships by creating a space for participation and empowerment for young women climate activists in the region.

How can I join?

If you wish to be part of the Climate & Gender Fellowship 2024, we encourage you to indicate your interest by completing the form available at the this link.

We are excited to learn more about you and your enthusiasm for the program! The deadline to fill in the return to us the interest application is 12th March, 2024. We are scheduled to start the program on 2nd April, 2024.

If you have any inquiries about the program, please feel free to reach out to Alexia Lizarraga Quintero, our Partnerships and Climate Fellowship Manager, via email at [email protected]

• Read more:
  Climate & Gender Fellowship
  Why Mexico and Central America?
  Youth-led climate projects