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Transforming Climate Youth Leadership Across Africa

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This article is based on Joshua Amponsem's TED Talk at TED Countdown, Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition. He discusses the need for young people in Africa to lead the green transition and the importance of inclusive policies for a just transition.

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YCJF Celebrates WEF's GAEA Award Nomination!

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The Youth Climate Justice Fund is honored to be a finalist for the Intergenerational Leadership Award at WEF's inaugural GAEA Awards for System Change. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering collaboration across generations to drive change in addressing global climate challenges.

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Reclaiming Spaces: Indigenous Youth Leading Climate Justice

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Based on an interview with Archana Soreng for the Skoll Foundation’s Role Models for Change series, this piece highlights her advocacy for Indigenous rights and youth leadership in climate justice.

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Supporting Youth Leadership for a Just Climate Future

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This piece draws from an interview with Nathan Méténier, co-director of the YCJF, for the Skoll Foundation, emphasizing the need for youth-led climate solutions and increased financial support for grassroots initiatives.

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We are looking for a Learning Manager!

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As the Learning Manager, you will play a crucial role in collecting, analyzing and implementing best practices to refine and communicate our overall impact. This is a key role within the YCJF to document new learnings and champion best practices internally and externally.

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Introducing 2024 Drivers of Impact: YCJF Local Grantee Partners!

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We are thrilled to announce YCJF’s 2024 grantee partners, comprising an inspiring array of local and national organizations dedicated to driving transformative change in climate action.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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