UNFPA is launching “Women Hack Climate Change Climate Change Hacklab is aimed at building community climate resilience improvement through direct innovation-enabled youth and women-led action.
When is Application Deadline:
Tell Me About the UNFPA Women Hack Climate Change Program (HACKLAB) 2024:
In 2024, UNFPA will launch “Women Hack Climate Change Climate Change hacklab,” aimed at building community climate resilience improvement through direct innovation-enabled youth & women-led action. This is a buildup on UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office’s (ESARO) climate innovation programme.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Type:
Who can Apply?
- Innovators 35 years or younger
- Women, girls, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Individuals or teams (up to 3 members)
How are Applicants Selected?
- Relevance and alignment of the solution
- Novelty and desired stage of development
- Sustainability and scalability
- Project budget
- Alignment with UNFPA country program document (CPD)
Which Countries are Eligible?
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
- Kenya
- South Sudan
Where will Award be Taken?
- In the applicant’s country of residence (Madagascar, Mozambique, Kenya, South Sudan)
How Many Awards?
What is the Benefit of the UNFPA Women Hack Climate Change Program (HACKLAB) 2024?
- $5,000 prize money for each winner at the country level
- $10,000 seed money and enterprise support for the two regional winners
Timeline of Challenge
August: Open call (1 – 22 August 2024)
August: UNFPA CO Shortlisting (last week of August)
September: Training and bootcamp
October: UNFPA CO level pitch events
November: UNFPA Regional level pitch event
December: Seed, Growth support and Showcase
How Long Will the Award Last?
How to Apply:
- Click the ‘Submit Idea‘ button at the top of the page.
- Fill out the form with details and budget attachment.
- Click submit.
Visit Award Webpage for Details
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