Scholarship for Strengthening Capacities of Potential Youth and Women Leaders from Civil Society and NGOs for Climate Action and Resilient Society

2024 - 2027

General Introduction:  

Vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, are disproportionately affected by climate change but often lack access to education and resources to combat the impacts. This program seeks to bridge that gap by equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools to: 

  • Develop innovative solutions for climate resilience, 

  • Strengthen community-based initiatives,  

  • Foster sustainable growth and gender equality. 

The program is designed to empower young leaders and women with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to address Tanzania's pressing climate challenges while building a more resilient and sustainable future.  

Project Target: We target to provide a total of 36 scholarships to project beneficiaries including 10 Master's students from local CSOs, FBOs, NGOs and private sector; 10 for Bachelor's and 16 for Diploma students. Beneficiaries come from local communities across Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. The project focuses on areas crucial for sustainable development, such as food security, renewable energy, gender studies, ICT, Natural resources, and climate resilience. At least 50% of the scholarships will be awarded to women, ensuring a fair gender balance and amplifying the voices of those most affected by climate change. 

Project Impact

What this project will achieve
Strengthened capacity in CSOs and NGOs through trained actors (scholarship beneficiaries) who are committed to climate resilience and sustainable development in Tanzania
Support local initiatives and solutions through climate resilience and sustainable development initiatives planned and implemented by scholarship beneficiaries during their studying time.
Create new bilateral partnerships with other civil societies, NGOs, learning institutions, and facilitate collaborative multidisciplinary capacity enhancement, networking, and opportunities for climate action.

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