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Read our updates and stories from the YCJF!
Key Reflections From YCJF’s Most Recent Media Features!
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Over the past year, the Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) has been featured across various platforms, highlighting its achievements as well as some ongoing challenges. These appearances on prominent platforms have helped to amplify the importance of funding grassroots initiatives led by the next generation of leaders.
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!
Announcement: 2024 Grant Applications Now Open!
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Are you part of a youth-led group driving climate and environmental action through community power? Do you work on building and pushing for fair and equitable climate and environmental solutions? We are thrilled to announce our open call for applications for the 2024 grant cycle!
Announced: YCJF’s 2023 grantee partners!
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We are so delighted to announce our first 40 grantee partners through our youth-led, participative grant-making process. We take immense pride in supporting these remarkable groups that contribute to advancing fair and equitable green transitions worldwide.
Updates from our participative grant-making process!
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We received 1810 applications including many applications in different languages. As we wrap up our selection process, we will notify selected grantee partners in December and start with the disbursement of funds.
YCJF Launch at the New York Climate Action Week 2023!
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This year, we were thrilled to be NY Climate Action Week's official environmental justice partner, being the first youth-led organisation to do so!