Youth Climate Justice Fund
We support youth climate justice movements with trust-based funding, resources and youth-to-youth capacity development.
We believe in the incredible power of youth-led movements driving climate justice.
Youth-led climate justice movements are at the heart of climate and socio-environmental justice. We drive ambitious, fair, and sustainable transitions worldwide. From leading a huge socio-environmental movement in 2018 to holding policy-makers to their promises every day, youth climate movements are a driving force for change.
What is the situation?
Only 0.76% of climate grants from the largest climate foundations go to youth-led climate justice initiatives. Being the youth projects led by women, indigenous, queer people and local communities those that face the strongest structural inequalities (Youth Climate Justice Study, 2022).
Let's invest in grassroots young leaders
- Initiatives supported
- 90
- Countries reached
- 40
- Committed to grantee partners
- 2100000
We are supporting the next generation of community-rooted compassionate leaders who are driving bold, equitable and sustainable solutions.
For youth climate justice organisers
Collectively, we have the power to transform the current system, ignite beautiful change, and build equitable and sustainable futures. Despite the challenges posed by the current crisis, youth climate justice organizers remain determined to challenge the status quo and break boundaries. That's why we work to provide funding opportunities and youth-to-youth capacity development to emerging youth climate justice movements.
For funders and supporters
We bridge funders and organizers by providing funders with more knowledge and opportunities to resource youth climate justice movements.
What's New
Read our updates and stories from the YCJF!
NYCW 2024: Funding Youth, Bridging Generations on Climate Action
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The event aimed to highlight the crucial role young people play in addressing the complex climate crisis.
NY Climate Week Event: The Rise and Impact of Youth-Led Funds
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As part of New York Climate Week 2024, we are excited to organize an event that highlights the transformative power and impact of youth-led funds in driving climate and social justice solutions.
Meet YCJF's Impact Drivers: Mercy Otekra and Cherelle Fruean
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We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to the YCJF leadership team: Mercy Otekra and Cherelle Fruean!