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JWH initiative to support young environmental leaders Applications are now open for the Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) initiative to stimulate youth leadership in environmental civil society organisations in order to find dedicated, skilled and competent leaders for the environmental movement in the developing world.

In order to promote lasting change towards a more sustainable world, the environmental movement is in constant need of inspiring and skilful leadership. Young people working for environmental CSOs, particularly in developing countries, often have few opportunities to develop leadership skills due to a lack of resources for schooling, training or practical learning.

The JWH initiative to support young environmental leaders creates opportunities for young people in the environmental sector in developing countries to reach their full potential. By providing small grants to individuals to broaden their knowledge, experience and training, the Initiative aims to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of environmental civil society organisations.

The mission of the JWH Initiative is therefore to provide a small, accessible and tailored grant for the education and training of people who have been identified by their organisation as potential future leaders.

Information on JWH Initiative funding

The following grants are available per cycle:

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

Eligibility criteria JWH Initiative

• Young people working in or affiliated with environmental CSOs in developing countries and emerging economies who have shown potential and interest in further developing their leadership. Applicants can come from anywhere except "advanced economies". The definition of "young" is not linked to a specific age limit. However, preference will be given to young women and men under the age of 35. They would particularly like to encourage the appointment of young women and local community leaders.
• Candidates must have an excellent track record in the following areas:
  • fully embrace the idea of sustainable development;
  • solid experience of working on environmental and sustainable development issues;
  • show potential and ambition to become a leader in their field of work, such as being inspirational 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 his/her leadership skills.

Non-eligible countries JWH Initiative

People from the following countries cannot take part: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

For more information, please visit JWH Initiative.