Applications are now open for the Pledge for Nature Launchpad 2025 Mentorship Programme, a fully funded initiative for young African environmental changemakers between the ages of 18 and 28.
Organised by the Youth for Environmental Conservation Initiative in partnership with Global Changemakers, the eight-week virtual mentorship programme is designed to empower emerging environmental leaders with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to amplify their impact across the continent.
Program Benefits
Participants will:
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Receive personalised mentorship from experienced African environmental leaders.
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Get support to organise a Pledge for Nature workshop in their community.
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Gain access to Global Changemakers’ Project Management Course.
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Become eligible for a $1,000 USD grant.
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Connect with a pan-African network of peers and experts.
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Earn a certificate of completion upon meeting programme requirements.
Key Learning Areas
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Design Thinking: Develop innovative solutions to environmental issues
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Project Management: Build practical skills for effective execution
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Storytelling & Branding: Learn how to craft compelling narratives
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Team Management: Strengthen leadership and collaboration skills
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Grants & Loans: Understand how to secure funding for your initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be 18 to 28 years old
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Be a citizen or resident of any African country
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Commit at least one hour per week for the eight-week duration
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Be willing to implement an environmental education project in their community
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form via this link.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
The Pledge for Nature Launchpad 2025 Mentorship Programme is now accepting applications from young African environmental changemakers aged 18 to 28. This fully funded, eight-week virtual mentorship initiative, organized by the Youth for Environmental Conservation Initiative in collaboration with Global Changemakers, aims to equip emerging leaders with the necessary tools and support to enhance their impact across Africa. Participants will benefit from personalized mentorship, support for community workshops, access to a project management course, a chance to receive a $1,000 USD grant, networking opportunities within a pan-African community, and a certificate upon completion.
Key learning areas include design thinking for innovative solutions, project management skills, storytelling and branding for crafting narratives, team management for enhanced leadership, and guidance on securing grants and loans. Eligible applicants are those aged 18 to 28, citizens or residents of African countries, willing to commit at least an hour weekly over the program's duration, and interested in executing an environmental education project in their communities. Interested individuals should apply through the provided link by July 15, 2025.
