One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, is establishing a fund for young leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
About the Award: Around the world, One Young World Ambassadors are combatting the Coronavirus with the most innovative methods in the most challenging circumstances.
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By directing money to leaders on the front lines, we can insure that resources are being accessed by those who need them most.
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This global crisis demands a global response. One Young World will meet that challenge.
Type: Contest
Eligibility:
- Focussed on the SDG’s with a clear connection to combatting Covid-19, for example:
- SDG 3: producing medical supplies to tackle the infection or symptoms of the virus
- SDG 4: providing resources to disadvantaged children to support the continuation of education during school closures
- SDG 5: protecting victims of domestic violence during lockdown
- SDG 6: providing sanitation resources to help prevent the spread of the virus
- SDG 8: creating work for unemployed persons in vital sectors​
- All countries around the world
- Producing direct, quantifiable impact
- Apolitical in natureÂ
- Must not be operated for profit
- Impacting >500 people directly
- Focussed on assisting the most vulnerable in society
- Operational (or ready to start within 3 weeks of application submission)
- Founded and/or managed by young leaders (aged approximately 18-35)
- Applications must be submitted in the English language to be reviewed
- Operating in accordance with WHO’s scientific guidance
For details on successfully funded projects click here [Internal note: Redirect to Grant Programmes]
Eligible Countries: All
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The average grant size distributed by the CYLF is $6,000 USD. This aim is to ensure the Fund can support a number of initiatives and impact various, vulnerable communities all around the world. One Young World recommends that you apply for between $2,500 – $10,000 USD. This may change as the fund develops, we will look at each application closely to maximise the Fund’s capabilities.
How to Apply: Apply in link
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- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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