She Leads Climate Action Fellowship 2023 for Young Nigerian Women. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline: 20th June, 2023
Tell Me About Award: She Leads Climate Action is launching the first cohort of the She Leads Climate Action Fellowship. We are seeking 12 young women who are passionate about climate change in Nigeria to empower and support them in gaining knowledge and applying it to address climate issues in a locally relevant manner, while integrating women as vital stakeholders and non-state actors.
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She Leads Climate Action is an initiative under Bays Planet Foundation that educates young women and girls about climate change and empowers them to become climate actors within their communities. At the core of our work lies knowledge and capacity building, advocacy, policy, and action. Our solution is rooted in our commitment to increase girls’ and women’s understanding of climate change and foster a community of female climate actors actively driving climate action in their respective communities. The Fellowship program represents one of the unique avenues through which we realize the organization’s vision.
Throughout the Fellowship duration, She Leads Climate Action will pair Fellows with various organizations leading climate action to facilitate experiential training and knowledge exchange. Fellows will also have the opportunity to interact with prominent climate leaders from around the world through monthly capacity building sessions.
Type: Fellowship
Who can Apply? To be eligible, you must:
- – Be a female citizen of Nigeria.
- – Reside in any of the following pilot states: Lagos, Kwara, FCT Abuja, Oyo, or Kano.
- – Be between the ages of 18-26.
- – Have a proven experience of providing solutions to the climate crisis or be passionate about sustainable climate action.
- – Be willing to share knowledge and experiences gained with girls, women, and young people in your community.
Which Countries are Eligible? Nigeria
How Many Awards? Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award? Why should you join the first cohort:
– Engage in experiential training with recognized climate organizations based in Nigeria.
– Receive specialized training on carefully selected topics spanning various fields of climate change and social development.
– Gain networking opportunities and mentorship from top experts in the climate field.
– Receive support in developing a climate change solution geared towards local communities.
– Access funding of $300 to execute climate action projects.
– Receive media amplification of your projects and commitment to climate action.
How to Apply: Apply below
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