SOS Children's Villages International is currently accepting applications for its Eco Champions Programme for Young Climate Leaders 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SOS Children's Villages International - Eco Champions Programme for Young Climate Leaders
The Eco Champions Programme is a youth-focused climate leadership initiative designed to help young people turn environmental ideas into real-world action.It supports early-stage climate innovators, especially those from challenging or underserved backgrounds, by providing funding, training, and mentorship.
Benefits of SOS Children's Villages International - Eco Champions Programme for Young Climate Leaders
As an Eco Champion, you will:
- Join a powerful community: meet young changemakers like you, grow your network and connect with inspiring climate leaders.
- Gain the skills and confidence to turn your ideas into action and lead innitiatives. How to pitch your idea? How to work with volunteers? How to drive change? In physical and virtual training sessions as well as through your individual mentoring programme, you will gain lots of practical skills and grow as a leader.
- Get spark funding: build your sparkfunding plan and receive a mini grant to strengthen your initiative.
- Travel and speak up locally and globally: access opportunities to travel to amplify your voice at global or national summits and events, like the Eco Champions summit in Nigeria on 21-25 September.
SOS Children's Villages International - Eco Champions Programme for Young Climate Leaders Requirements
They truly encourage you to apply if you:
- Started an idea or initiative to address a climate-related issue in your community, like water scarcity, energy access, urban challenges, overconsumption or environmental degradation. Don’t worry if your idea isn’t perfect — we care about your passion, potential, and willingness to learn.
- Are 16-26 years old.
- Live in Brazil, Germany, Jordan, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia or Uganda.
- Can communicate in English - at least intermediate level.
- Have experienced challenges in your life and shown resilience.
- Can commit around 10 hours per month between June 2026 and September 2027.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
20 May, 2026
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