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Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027 (2nd Cohort)

ChangemakerXchange (supported by Drosos Foundation)

A cross-border programme supporting young social entrepreneurs in the MENA region and Europe whose ventures empower other young people.

Award
Seed funding for cross-border collaboration (optional); accommodation, catering, local transport, venue and facilitation during the summit; travel stipend possibly available on individual assessment.
Who can apply
Africa, Middle East, Europe
Where
Online with an in-person summit in Morocco (MENA region); summit location to be confirmed
Deadline
15 Nov

About the programme

Over three years the programme supports 80 young changemakers and social entrepreneurs through cohorts. Participants receive customised capacity building, an online programme, a five-day in-person summit in a nature-based location, peer community, access to mentors and funders, and seed funding for cross-border collaborative projects. Participants join the lifelong ChangemakerXchange community.

Duration: Approximately three years for the programme; Feb 2027 kick-off, mid-March 2027 summit

Eligibility

  • Live and/or have impact in Egypt, Eastern Germany (projects must create impact there), Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland or Tunisia
  • Aged 18–35
  • Hold a leadership or decision-making role in an active social or environmental venture addressing youth development (not employees or volunteers without leadership roles)
  • Sufficient English to participate fully, as the programme and summit are conducted in English
  • Initiative strengthens youth agency and skills, is youth-led or has youth as key target group
  • Commitment to take part fully in all aspects of the programme and summit (no partial attendance)
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What they look for

  • Initiative has been tested and has some traction; early-stage with completed pilot may qualify
  • Evidence of impact and potential to scale, innovation, and alignment with programme principles
  • Disadvantaged youth at the centre of projects
  • Interest in cross-border collaboration
  • Diverse backgrounds, especially applicants from marginalised contexts and intersectional approaches

What you will need

  • Complete online application form

How to apply

  1. Applications open 13 October 2026
  2. Application deadline 9 November 2026
  3. Eligibility check and team/community review
  4. Shortlisted candidates invited to 30–45 minute online informal interview (20 Nov–19 Dec 2026)
  5. Final decisions announced 13 January 2027
  6. Kick-off call early February 2027; needs assessment late February; in-person summit mid-March 2027; public announcement of participants late March 2027

Applications are submitted on ChangemakerXchange (supported by Drosos Foundation)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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