Call for Applications: Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship (Seed funding of $1,500 to each fellow)
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
Call for Applications: Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship (Seed funding of $1,500 to each fellow)
Overview
The Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship is a transformative 24-month fellowship empowering young African leaders to address climate justice and environmental challenges in the Lake Chad region.
Fellows: 20 Youth Leaders
Focus: Lake Chad Basin
Countries: 4 Nations
Background
The Lake Chad region faces severe challenges stemming from climate change, including a 90% reduction in the lake’s size, leading to desertification, resource scarcity, and the collapse of traditional livelihoods such as agriculture and fishing. These environmental impacts have heightened social tensions, fueled insecurity, and displaced communities, leaving women and girls particularly vulnerable. Youth in the region, though disproportionately affected, are underrepresented in climate action due to barriers like limited resources, inadequate skills, and lack of access to advocacy platforms.
Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship Core Components
The comprehensive program is designed to equip fellows with the skills, networks, and resources needed for impact.
Capacity Building
Workshops on climate justice, storytelling, data visualization, and project management.
Mentorship and Faculty
Paired with seasoned African climate experts and global facilitators for guidance.
Global Representation
Participation in international and African climate forums.
Community Project Development
Grants to implement localized climate action projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- ✓Location: Open to candidates from the Lake Chad region (Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger).
- ✓Commitment to Climate Action: Demonstrated passion or experience in climate justice, advocacy, or environmental sustainability.
- ✓Availability: Must commit to the full 24-month fellowship duration and all program activities.
Application Process
Join the inaugural cohort of climate leaders through its comprehensive selection process.
Complete the online application including personal information, statement of purpose (300-500 words), and CV highlighting relevant experience.
Initial Screening
Applications are evaluated based on eligibility criteria, relevance of experience, and innovation of proposed solutions.
Interview Round
Selected candidates participate in virtual interviews to assess communication skills and commitment to climate justice.
Final Selection
20 fellows are chosen ensuring diversity in gender, experience, and geographic representation.
Key Challenges Addressed
The fellowship focuses on addressing critical environmental and social challenges in the Lake Chad region.
Environmental Degradation
Addressing desertification and the 90% reduction in Lake Chad’s size through innovative conservation approaches.
Resource Scarcity
Developing sustainable solutions for water access and agricultural resilience in affected communities.
Social Impact
Tackling displacement, gender-based vulnerabilities, and community resilience through climate justice initiatives.
Join the Movement
Be part of the solution. Apply now to become a Climate Justice Youth Fellow.
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