Changemakers for Youth Programme 2027

The Changemakers for Youth Programme by ChangemakerXchange supports social entrepreneurs from Egypt, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, or Tunisia who tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges in their communities. The programme empowers young people by strengthening their agency, skills, and cross-border collaborations through customised capacity building, seed funding, immersive retreats, and a global community. It is open to ventures that focus on youth empowerment, peer mobilisation, and leadership development, with a special emphasis on projects involving disadvantaged youth. Participants engage in online learning, in-person summits, collaborative projects, and lifelong access to a network of changemakers.⁠‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Tailored capacity-building via online programmes and expert-led sessions.
• Five-day in-person summits in nature-based locations for peer learning, collaboration, and wellbeing.
• Seed funding for cross-border co-creation projects focused on youth agency.
• Access to a global network of 1,500+ changemakers across 130+ countries.
• Lifelong membership in the ChangemakerXchange community, including ongoing resources and networking opportunities.
• Collaborative projects and optional funding opportunities.

Who can apply

The programme is open to social entrepreneurs and ventures based in Egypt, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, or Tunisia, where the project must create tangible impact in their communities. Projects should focus on youth empowerment, peer mobilisation, and leadership development, particularly those involving disadvantaged youth. Collaboration across borders is encouraged but not mandatory.

What you'll do

• Participate in online capacity-building sessions led by experts and peers.
• Attend a five-day in-person summit for networking, learning, and collaboration.
• Engage in collaborative projects with cross-border partners, supported by seed funding.
• Join a global network of changemakers for ongoing support and opportunities.
• Receive tailored mentorship and access to funders, supporters, and experts.

How to apply

1. Submit an application by the deadline of 9 November 2026.
2. Undergo online interviews from 20 November to 19 December 2026.
3. Receive final decisions by 13 January 2027.

Good to know

• Applications open on 13 October 2026 and close on 9 November 2026.
• The programme spans late February 2027 to mid-March 2027 (summit dates confirmed later).
• No specific education level or age requirement is stated beyond being a social entrepreneur or venture founder.
• Projects must address social, economic, or environmental challenges with a focus on youth empowerment.
• Participation includes no explicit tuition fee, but funding is provided for collaborative projects.
• The programme is open to existing ventures, not new startups.
• No documents are explicitly required for application beyond what is typically submitted for social entrepreneurship programmes (e.g., project proposal, CV, letters of support).