Call for Applications: Inclusion Climate Innovation Labs (ICIL) – Fully Funded Opportunity

The Inclusion Climate Innovation Labs (ICIL) is now accepting functions for its 2025 cohort. This initiative, financially supported by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ireland by way of the Embassy of Ireland to Kenya, goals to equip 40 younger changemakers, activists, and leaders from Kenya’s marginalized areas with important abilities to handle local weather change, biodiversity loss, and air pollution.

This program is carried out by a collaborative community of grassroots organizations and actions, specializing in fostering community-led options to environmental challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the next necessities:

• Age: 18 to 35 years as of February 2025.
• Identity: Must determine as not less than one of many following:
  • Gender and sexual minority
  • Young lady
  • Person with a incapacity (PWD) – proof required
  • Refugee – proof required
  • Ethnic minority
• Language Proficiency: Must have the ability to communicate and write in English independently.
• Leadership Role: Must maintain a key position inside a corporation, similar to:
  • Founder, Co-founder, Manager, Director, Entrepreneur
  • Leading a start-up, youth group, community-based group (CBO), NGO, or social enterprise
  • Only one application per group is allowed.
• Engagement in Climate Action: Must be actively addressing local weather change, biodiversity loss, air pollution, or their intersection by way of organizational or neighborhood initiatives.
• Experience & Registration:
  • At least one 12 months of operational expertise.
  • Must be a registered entity (proof required). Priority is given to registered organizations, however non-registered entities with not less than one 12 months of documented operation may apply.
• Geographic Location: Must reside and function in one of many following areas:
  • Coastal: Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Tana River
  • Lower Eastern: Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Mwingi
  • North-Eastern: Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo
  • North-West: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana, West Pokot, Marsabit
• Commitment: Must totally take part in all challenge actions, together with:
  • A totally funded in-person regional engagement
  • Four to 5 digital/hybrid periods (airtime for knowledge bundles supplied)

Application Process

How to Apply

• Online Application: Apply by way of the official Google Form.
• Email Submission: Applicants from areas with poor web connectivity can obtain the shape, full it, and submit it by way of inclusionclimatelabs@gmail.com.

Important Notes

• Applicants should full the shape independently (besides for PWDs requiring help, although responses have to be their very own).
• Incomplete functions will probably be rejected.
• Proof of age, incapacity, or refugee standing (the place relevant) will probably be securely dealt with and deleted post-verification.
• Registered entities should submit their registration certificates.

What to Expect from the Program

• Fully funded in-person regional engagement: A one-day gathering for networking with fellow local weather leaders.
• Comprehensive hybrid studying periods masking subjects similar to:
  • Donor preparedness
  • Personal branding
  • Financial literacy
  • Organizational improvement
  • Sustainable social enterprises
  • Systems pondering
  • Advocacy & coverage affect
• Continuous mentorship: Access to business mentors and challenge companions.
• Mental Health First Aid and Legal Aid assist: Monthly check-ins by strategic companions.
• Lifetime membership within the Network of Grassroots Organizations and Movements for peer-to-peer assist and unique occasions.

Recruitment Drive Timeline

• Call for Applications: February 3 – February 23, 2025
• Information Session (Network Members): February 6, 2025
• Information Session (External Applicants): February 14, 2025
• Application Review & Shortlisting: February 24 – February 26, 2025
• Participant Background Check & Interviews: March 3 – March 5, 2025
• Selection & Notification of Participants: March 11, 2025

Join the Movement

The Inclusion Climate Innovation Labs affords an unparalleled alternative to develop options for local weather resilience, achieve entry to mentorship, and join with a community of changemakers.

For inquiries, contact inclusionclimatelabs@gmail.com.

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