Programme Overview

Duration:

The Fellowship will run for eight weeks with 2-3 hours dedicated to webinar sessions weekly.

Activities:

• 8 live webinars
• Question and answer sessions
• Mentorship sessions
• Peer-to-peer discussions and break-out sessions
• Hands-on climate education projects
• Personalized feedback & support

Eligibility Criteria:

This program is designed for Africans between the ages of 18-30 who:

• Reside in Africa
• Are passionate about climate action, sustainable development, and environmental education
• Would like to spearhead tackling climate change using climate education as a tool.
• Can dedicate at least 3 hours a week for the eight-week duration of this program.
• Is willing and able to carry out at least one climate education project in a community of their choice during the fellowship.
• (No environmental experience or a relevant degree is required)

In the programme, participants will:

• Connect with leaders in the climate change field and get career insights for growth.
• Design and run an onsite climate education project in any community of their choice.
• Engage in online workshops led by experts that will cover topics spanning climate education, creating sustainable change, and leveraging new media for change.
• Gain leadership, innovation, and communication skills.
• Engage in peer-to-peer break-out sessions and idea exchange.
• Be connected with a professional mentor to provide career advice and guidance.

Expectations:

Participants must be able to

• Commit at least 3 hours per week in the duration of the fellowship between March and May 2024.
• Attend the onboarding and graduating sessions
• Be present for all the sessions
• Complete at least one climate-related project in their communities and provide proof e.g photos, posts, and videos
• Participate in a dedicated Google Classroom platform where all information and programmes for the fellowship will be shared.
• Actively participate in all sessions