If you are a young African passionate about climate action and sustainable development, eager to make a meaningful impact in your community, and ready to turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions, the Crafting Tomorrow Programme is your opportunity. This fully funded 12-week program empowers young leaders to address pressing socio-economic and climate challenges while fostering creativity and collaboration. Details in this article.
Crafting Tomorrow Programme Summary
Organized by: Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative for Entrepreneurship (CCAIE)
Type: Skill-building and leadership program
Funding: Fully funded (includes mentorship, training, and resources)
Duration: 12 weeks
Application Deadline: Saturday, 25th January 2025
Eligible to: Citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya, aged 16-35
Programme Overview
The Crafting Tomorrow Programme is an immersive 12-week initiative aimed at equipping young Africans with the skills, tools, and networks needed to address critical challenges at the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues. The program focuses on energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, encouraging participants to develop innovative, community-focused solutions.
Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences in climate adaptation, sustainable entrepreneurship, storytelling, and business development. The program culminates in a Pitch Day, where participants showcase their ideas to investors and stakeholders, offering a chance to secure support for their initiatives.
Benefits and Coverage
Fully Funded Participation: Selected participants will receive comprehensive mentorship, training materials, and access to resources at no cost.
Practical Learning: Participants gain hands-on experience in climate resilience, entrepreneurship, and innovative problem-solving.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with like-minded peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
Certification: Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion from CCAIE.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age: 16-35 years old.
Location: Citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya.
Education: Minimum of secondary education.
Experience: Community work, entrepreneurship, or climate action experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Commitment: Ability to fully commit to the 12-week program.
Interest in Climate Action: Strong passion for sustainability, climate resilience, and social impact.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creativity and a drive to address community challenges.
Application Procedure
Applications for the Crafting Tomorrow Programme are submitted online by filling this online form (Eligibility Questions to get access to the application form itself).
🗓️ Application Deadline: 25th January 2025
ℹ️ For more information, email: info@ccaie.org
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