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Published: 11 Aug 2023 865 views
Are you a young African with a desire to collaborate with others who share your passion for creating positive change starting from the local level? If you are a student, professional, community activist, change-maker, or simply someone interested in making a difference on the continent and in the world, the SDG Innovation Challenge is the place to be!
Designed as a virtual, pan-African collaboration space, the SDG Innovation Challenge is a powerhouse for young Africans (18-35 years) to develop cross-boundary, sustainable solutions to grassroots challenges in order to further the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the grassroots level up. Since 2020, this challenge has called upon participants to employ creativity, collaboration, and complex thinking to tackle problems measurably and systematically.
Under the theme Mobilizing the African Youth for Sustainable Impact, the SDG Innovation Challenge 2023 converges young talent with three primary goals:
To trigger fresh thinking by connecting innovators from diverse backgrounds and sectors.
To develop practical, impact-oriented solution ideas through cross-boundary collaboration.
To ignite transformative action towards sustainable development and improved livelihoods of communities across Africa.
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Melton Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
There are numerous reasons to participate; here are a few of them:
Access to an unorthodox, dynamic, and diverse platform of youth activists, organizations, and legislators – Tap into a conducive online space to converge around practical SDG solutions!
A much-needed opportunity to visualize and implement the SDGs at the grassroots level – Participate in the making of our future and jumpstart your involvement in the sustainable development agenda as an active, passionate global citizen.
Immense networking potential – Build connections, and be part of a community of practice around eco-systemic, collaborative solutions.
A space to exercise your global citizenship muscle – Sharpen and hone skills in leadership, innovation, cross-sector collaboration, analytic thinking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and allied areas.
Sourcing diversity of thought, background, and sector – Collaborate with people from many different domains, including engineering, design, civic policy, social justice reform, project management, finance, education, and many others.
Applicants must:
All project ideas should:
Have a connection to the overarching theme: Mobilizing African Youth for Sustainable Impact
Be able to connect to one or more key themes
Contribute to change of mindset and behavior in their community
Contribute to a more inclusive society
Must demonstrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Changing Mindsets & Behaviour, Employment, Digital Transformation, Partnerships and Collaborations
For more details,visit Melton Foundation website